ITU's 160 anniversary

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Statement from ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin on World Telecommunication and Information Society Day
17 May 2025
- This year’s World Telecommunication and Information Society Day holds special significance with the 160th anniversary of the International Telecommunication Union
ITU marks 160 years of connecting the world and technology that works for all
16 May 2025
- UN agency for digital technologies builds on a history of innovation and collaboration as it shapes the digital future
WSIS+20 High-Level Event 2025 to shape the future of digital technology for development
22 April 2025
- Milestone forum comes before UN General Assembly 20-year review of action on tech and society
Protect satellite navigation from interference, UN agencies urge
25 March 2025
- Aviation, maritime and telecoms agencies raise alarm over increase in jamming and spoofing of satellite navigation systems
ITU Global Youth Summit places young people at the heart of digital transformation
13 March 2025
- Youth from around the world speak up to shape a more connected digital future for everyone
ITU’s Partner2Connect Digital Coalition reaches USD 73 billion in connectivity pledges
04 March 2025
- Commitments on digital infrastructure bring hope of connectivity to billions around the world
International summit outlines steps to improve resilience of submarine telecommunications cables worldwide
27 February 2025
- Leaders and experts confirm the importance of strengthening cooperation to support critical global digital infrastructure
AI agents for good? ITU’s AI for Good Global Summit 2025 to tackle the rise of autonomous AI
06 February 2025
- The UN agency for digital technologies rallies global AI leaders to address the opportunities and risks presented by AI agents, low-cost AI models, and the next wave of accelerated AI development
ITU and global organizations rally to democratize access to AI education to close the ‘AI skills gap’
20 January 2025
- The UN Agency for Digital Technologies spearheads action to bridge global inequalities in AI skills
Launch of international advisory body to support resilience of submarine telecom cables
29 November 2024
- Strengthening resilience of submarine cable networks is key to digital connectivity and economies

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