In 2024, the Digital Transformation Webinars hosted 21 sessions, including a variety of formats such as
fireside chats, ask-the-expert sessions, and digital transformation webinars.

Conversations that Matter

These events were designed to address the rapidly changing needs of the industry and to explore the future of digital transformation across multiple sectors. The series attracted many expert speakers and engaged more than 2700 virtual attendees globally. This redesigned approach allowed ITU to offer diverse, interactive formats, making it possible to engage with policymakers, industry leaders, and technical experts, while providing critical insights into emerging digital technologies and smart city transformation.


Our 2024 Speakers

We owe the enriching insights and thought-provoking discussions of this year’s sessions to our esteemed speakers. See a preview of our speaker roster below:

Natasha Crampton
VP, Chief Responsible AI Officer, Microsoft
Georges-Olivier Reymond
CEO, Pasqal
Christina Yan Zhang
CEO and Founder, The Metaverse Institute
Pete Bernard
Executive Director, tinyML Foundation
Amitabh Chaudhry
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Axis Bank

Digital Transformation Webinars

Covering topics ranging from Internet of Things (IoT), digital twins, metaverse, brain-computer interfaces, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI) to data analytics, these webinars delve into how digital technologies can drive positive change and deliver sustainable value. These sessions explore how to harness the power of emerging technologies to support the next digital wave and meet the needs of smart, sustainable cities.

Fireside Chats

Designed as informal, engaging conversations, the Fireside Chats bring together industry experts, thought leaders, and professionals to share their expertise on leveraging digital technologies across diverse verticals such as smart cities, transport, health, cybersecurity, and sustainability. These chats provide an interactive platform to explore the possibilities and challenges of the ever-expanding digital landscape.

Ask the Expert Sessions

These sessions focus on helping participants gain insights into the vast ITU-T standardization landscape. By putting the spotlight on relevant best practices and emerging trends, these sessions facilitate informed decision-making in the quest for digital transformation, with practical guidance on applying ITU-T standards.

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