{"id":57,"date":"2026-06-05T13:03:20","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T13:03:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/?page_id=57"},"modified":"2026-08-13T11:55:35","modified_gmt":"2026-08-13T11:55:35","slug":"about-awards","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/awards\/about-awards\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"    <section>\n    <div class=\"text-section\">\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                        <div class=\"text-section-left\" data-span=\"8\">\n                        <p>\n        The <strong>Digital@UNGA Awards <\/strong>recognize and celebrate outstanding digital initiatives, policies, partnerships, and leaders that are advancing inclusive, responsible, and people\u2011centred technological development. The Awards aim to elevate impactful solutions, promote responsible innovation, strengthen multistakeholder cooperation, and elevate leadership in shaping an inclusive digital future. <br>The <strong>Digital@UNGA Awards<\/strong> are open to all stakeholders.    <\/p>\n                        <p>\n        <strong>Submissions<\/strong> include:    <\/p>\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Projects<\/strong>: Digitally enabled initiatives implemented on the ground that demonstrate measurable, sustainable, and scalable impact<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Policies and Regulatory Frameworks<\/strong>: Innovative policy, legislative, or regulatory approaches that advance digital transformation, digital governance, inclusion, trust, or responsible technology adoption<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Innovative Digital Applications and Solutions<\/strong>: Practical digital tools, platforms, or applications that use technology to address social, economic, environmental, or governance challenges<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong>Youth-led Initiatives<\/strong>: Creative and forward-looking initiatives led by young innovators* contributing to inclusive digital transformation<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>                        <p>\n        <em>(*Submissions are open to individuals aged 25\u201340 with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience <em>or youth-led organizations driving positive change through creative and impactful digital solutions<\/em>).<\/em><br><br>Click <a href=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/06\/Digital-UNGA-Awards-Concept-Note.pdf\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/06\/Digital-UNGA-Awards-Concept-Note.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here<\/a> to download the Digital@UNGA Awards Concept Note. <strong>Submissions deadline is 09 August 2026<\/strong>.    <\/p>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"text-section-right data-span-override\" data-span=\"4\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"512\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/cropped-digital@UNGA-favicon.png\" alt=\"digital@UNGA-favicon\" class=\"wp-image-8\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/cropped-digital@UNGA-favicon.png 512w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/cropped-digital@UNGA-favicon-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/cropped-digital@UNGA-favicon-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/cropped-digital@UNGA-favicon-270x270.png 270w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/cropped-digital@UNGA-favicon-192x192.png 192w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/cropped-digital@UNGA-favicon-180x180.png 180w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/05\/cropped-digital@UNGA-favicon-32x32.png 32w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"margin-top:80px;padding:0 20px\">\n\n  <h2 style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:1.6em;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center\">Submissions at a Glance<\/h2>\n  <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;text-align:center;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 40px auto;line-height:1.5\">A quick look at the reach of this year&#8217;s Digital@UNGA Awards.<\/p>\n\n  <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:20px;justify-content:center;margin-bottom:30px\">\n    <div style=\"background:#ffffff;border-radius:10px;padding:30px 50px;text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:220px;max-width:340px\">\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:3em;font-weight:bold;color:#0F6E56;margin:0\">1,500<\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;margin:8px 0 0 0\">Submissions<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"background:#ffffff;border-radius:10px;padding:30px 50px;text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:220px;max-width:340px\">\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:3em;font-weight:bold;color:#185FA5;margin:0\">146<\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;margin:8px 0 0 0\">Countries<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"background:#ffffff;border-radius:10px;padding:30px 50px;text-align:center;flex:1;min-width:220px;max-width:340px\">\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:3em;font-weight:bold;color:#D85A30;margin:0\">4<\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;margin:8px 0 0 0\">Award Categories<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"text-align:center\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/awards\/stats\/\" style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.95em;color:#185FA5;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:none;display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:6px\">\n      Click here for detailed stats\n      <span style=\"font-size:1.1em\">\u2192<\/span>\n    <\/a>\n  <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n    <section>\n    <div class=\"text-section\">\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                        <div class=\"text-section-left\" data-span=\"8\">\n                        <h2 class=\"h3\">\n        Categories    <\/h2>\n            <\/div>\n                                        <div class=\"text-section-right data-span-override\" data-span=\"4\">\n            <\/div>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid \">\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/06\/awards-categorries-16x9-1.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Digital Inclusion<\/p>\n                                                    Recognizes initiatives that expand meaningful and equitable access to digital technologies, connectivity, digital skills, accessibility, and online participation \u2014 particularly addressing the needs of underserved, marginalized, and vulnerable communities.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/awards\/digital-inclusion\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Read more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/06\/digital-governance-transformation-adobe-16x9-1.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Digital Government<\/p>\n                                                    Recognizes governments and public institutions that are transforming governance and public service delivery through the strategic and responsible use of digital technologies. It celebrates efforts that improve efficiency, transparency, and user experience\u2014demonstrating measurable progress in modernizing the public sector and delivering tangible benefits to citizens and businesses.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/awards\/digital-government\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Read more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/06\/digital-frontiers-adobe-16x9-1.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Digital Frontiers<\/p>\n                                                    Recognizes pioneering and forward-looking initiatives that responsibly leverage emerging technologies \u2014 including artificial intelligence, quantum technologies, space technologies, and other frontier innovations \u2014 to address global challenges and shape a more inclusive digital future. It includes both the development of cutting-edge technologies and leadership in advancing their ethical, safe, and responsible development and use \u2014demonstrating strong governance, future readiness, measurable impact, and potential to scale.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/awards\/digital-frontiers\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Read more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                                <div class=\"ituCard bg hor alternating parent-side\" data-span=\"12\">\n        <img src=http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/06\/awards-pioneers-adobe-600x200px.jpg alt=\"Decorative image\" class=\"img-side\" \/>\n        <div class=\"content content-side\">\n            <div class=\"main\">\n                                    <p class=\"title\">Digital Pioneers<\/p>\n                                                    Recognizes outstanding innovations led by young pioneers (25-40 years old and with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience) or youth-led organizations driving positive change through creative and impactful digital solutions.                                                    <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/awards\/digital-pioneers\" class=\"ituBtn\" target=_self>\n                        Read more                    <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div style=\"margin-top:80px;padding:0 20px\">\n\n  <h2 style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:1.6em;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:15px;text-align:center\">Jury at a Glance<\/h2>\n  <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.95em;color:#555;text-align:center;max-width:700px;margin:0 auto 50px auto;line-height:1.5\">Meet the jury members evaluating submissions across all four award categories.<\/p>\n\n  <!-- DIGITAL INCLUSION -->\n  <h3 style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:1.15em;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:25px;color:#1a1a1a\">Digital Inclusion<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:25px;margin-bottom:50px\">\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/gitanjali.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Gitanjali Sah\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Gitanjali Sah<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">ITU<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/luisa-monse.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Luisa Monse\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Luisa Monse<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">UNDP<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/Photo_Guilherme-Canela-002.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Guilherme Canela\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Guilherme Canela<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">UNESCO<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/jennaomassi-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of Jenna Omassi\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Jenna Omassi<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">TikTok<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/Alix-Jageneau_headshot.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Alix Jagueneau\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Alix Jagueneau<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">GSMA<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- DIGITAL GOVERNMENT -->\n  <h3 style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:1.15em;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:25px;color:#1a1a1a\">Digital Government<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:25px;margin-bottom:50px\">\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/Hani-Eskandar.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Hani Eskandar\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Hani Eskandar<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">ITU<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/yuping.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Yu Ping Chan\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Yu Ping Chan<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">UNDP<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/stelamocan.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Stela Mocan\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Stela Mocan<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">World Bank Group<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/keep.knust.edu.gh\/sites\/default\/files\/2024-05\/PROF-JJ.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Prof. Jerry John Kponyo\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Prof. J. J. Kponyo<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">KNUST, Ghana<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n<div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cyber.harvard.edu\/sites\/default\/files\/styles\/teaser\/public\/2021-08\/Armando%20Guio%20Espanol.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of Armando Guio Espa\u00f1ol\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Armando Guio Espa\u00f1ol<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">Global Network of Internet &amp; Society Centers<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- DIGITAL FRONTIERS -->\n  <h3 style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:1.15em;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:25px;color:#1a1a1a\">Digital Frontiers<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:25px;margin-bottom:50px\">\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/PreetamMaloor-scaled-1.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Preetam Maloor\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Preetam Maloor<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">ITU<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/yasemin-pic.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of Yasemin Derebasi\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Yasemin Derebasi<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">UNDP<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/Dalila-HAMOU_Photo_bio.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Dalila Hamou\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Dalila Hamou<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">WIPO<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/hoda.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Hoda Al Khzaimi\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Hoda Al Khzaimi<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">NYU Abu Dhabi<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- DIGITAL PIONEERS -->\n  <h3 style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:1.15em;font-style:normal;font-weight:bold;margin-bottom:25px;color:#1a1a1a\">Digital Pioneers<\/h3>\n  <div style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:25px\">\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/dunola.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Dunola Oladapo\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Dunola Oladapo<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">ITU<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/initiatives\/digital-unga2026\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/11\/2026\/08\/vitali-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"Photo of Vitalii Zakhozhyi\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Vitalii Zakhozhyi<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">UNDP<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/action\/youth\/PublishingImages\/Halima.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Halima Altorabi\" style=\"width:90px;height:90px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:50%;border:3px solid #fff\" \/>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.78em;margin:8px 0 2px 0;font-style:normal\"><strong>Halima Altorabi<\/strong><\/p>\n      <p style=\"font-family:Gibson,sans-serif;font-size:0.7em;color:#666;margin:0;font-style:normal\">Bahrain MTT<\/p>\n    <\/div>\n    <div style=\"width:110px;text-align:center\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/action\/youth\/PublishingImages\/Ingersoll.jpg\" alt=\"Photo of Joshua Ingersoll\" 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