{"id":36,"date":"2026-01-20T08:07:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T08:07:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/?page_id=36"},"modified":"2026-05-04T11:30:07","modified_gmt":"2026-05-04T11:30:07","slug":"print-version","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/programme\/print-version\/","title":{"rendered":"Print Version"},"content":{"rendered":"<a title='Print Version' target='_blank' href=https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/print\/printtopdf.php><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Print Version\" class=\"TopMenuButton\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/print\/images\/icon_Print_menu.png\"><\/a><div class='ituContainer'><div class='IPSPrintdivTable'><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell' ><\/div><div class='IPSContentCellDay IPSBorderTopCell'><div class='IPSPrintDayDiv'>Tuesday, 12 May 2026<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>09:30 &#8211; 11:45<br>Edirne<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Workshop: ICT statistics to advance universal and meaningful connectivity &#8211; English only<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>English only &#8211; No interpretation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overview<\/strong><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;134245418&quot;:true,&quot;134245529&quot;:true,&quot;335559738&quot;:160,&quot;335559739&quot;:80}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As digital transformation accelerates, regulators require\u00a0timely, high-quality data to design effective and forward-looking policies. At the same time, measurement frameworks are evolving\u2014from basic connectivity indicators to the broader concept of universal and meaningful connectivity (UMC), encompassing availability, affordability, quality, skills, devices, and safety.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This shift places new demands on national statistical systems, coordination mechanisms, and the use of innovative data sources. This workshop offers a practical, policy-oriented exchange on how regulators can\u00a0leverage\u00a0ICT statistics to inform decision-making, strengthen data ecosystems, and harness new data opportunities.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Objectives<\/strong><br \/>\nThe workshop aims to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Strengthen regulators\u2019 understanding of ICT statistics as a tool for evidence-based decision-making and for advancing universal and meaningful connectivity (UMC);<\/li>\n<li>Highlight the role of regulators within national data ecosystems, including coordination with national statistical offices and other stakeholders, and showcase practical tools to support policymaking;<\/li>\n<li>Explore how regulators can enable and leverage emerging data sources, in particular mobile phone data (MPD), while fostering exchange of country experiences and collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Format <\/strong><br \/>\nThe workshop will be structured around three 40-minute segments, each combining presentations with opportunities for discussion and participant interaction:<br \/>\n1. Leveraging data for evidence-based digital policymaking<br \/>\n2. Strengthening statistical systems through coordination and partnerships<br \/>\n3. Harnessing mobile phone data for official statistics: the role of regulators<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>14:00 &#8211; 17:00<br>Edirne<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Executive Masterclass Beyond Connectivity: Modeling the Socio-Economic Future with the ITU Global Economic Model and Study (GEMS) tool and the Connectivity Planning Platform (CPP)<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>English only &#8211; No interpretation.<\/p>\n<p>The Executive Masterclass will be focused on two powerful ITU tools that support evidence\u2011based connectivity planning and investment decision\u2011making: the <strong>Connectivity Planning Platform (CPP)<\/strong> and the <strong>Global Economic Model and Study (GEMS) tool<\/strong>.<br \/>\nThis hands\u2011on session will equip participants with practical insights into how these tools work together to guide strategic infrastructure deployment and quantify its socio\u2011economic impact.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Connectivity Planning Platform (CPP): Planning what to build and where<\/strong><br \/>\nCPP is an open-source, cloud-based planning and analytics platform designed to support governments. regulators and partners in planning, prioritising, and accelerating broadband and digital infrastructure deployment, and enabling more coherent, evidence-based decision-making across stakeholders. It provides a central infrastructure and connectivity platform to plan, visualise and analyse national connectivity goals into data-driven decisions.<\/p>\n<p>During the Masterclass, participants will explore how CPP can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visualise existing infrastructure;<\/li>\n<li>Identify real connectivity gaps;<\/li>\n<li>Estimate the cost of expanding coverage to underserved areas;<\/li>\n<li>Assess and compare different technology options;<\/li>\n<li>Model investment scenarios, including Return on Investment (ROI) and Net Present Value (NPV);<\/li>\n<li>Simulate infrastructure scenarios using reliable geospatial and cost data.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Global Economic Model and Study (GEMS) tool: Understanding why it matters<\/strong><br \/>\nGEMS builds on CPP outputs by adding an economic and social impact layer. It translates connectivity scenarios into measurable outcomes, helping policymakers understand the broader implications of their investment choices. The GEMS economic modelling tool capable of analyzing investment returns in network infrastructure at a regional, national or local level.<\/p>\n<p>Participants will learn how GEMS can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Use outputs to shape broadband plans and engage development partners (Multilateral Banks, Development Agencies);<\/li>\n<li>Compare the investments and returns associated with different technology solutions (e.g., wired, wireless);<\/li>\n<li>Find the optimal solution for each area of the country (urban, suburban, rural);<\/li>\n<li>Explore satellite backup options for rural areas;<\/li>\n<li>Analyze the optimal policies to make investments possible.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Through a guided country case and simulations, the Masterclass will demonstrate how scenarios designed in CPP can be run through GEMS to assess their impact, for example, the effect of extending broadband to rural areas.<\/p>\n<p><strong>A powerful decision\u2011support combination<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Together, CPP and GEMS provide end\u2011to\u2011end insight:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>CPP shows what infrastructure is needed and where.<\/li>\n<li>GEMS shows why these investments matter for people, the economy, and society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This unique combination supports data\u2011driven connectivity strategies and helps regulators, policymakers, operators and other stakeholders make informed decisions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Trainer<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Raul Katz<\/span><br>ITU Consultant<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell' ><\/div><div class='IPSContentCellDay IPSBorderTopCell'><div class='IPSPrintDayDiv'>Wednesday, 13 May 2026<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>09:00 &#8211; 10:15<br>Edirne<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Regional Regulatory Associations (RA)\/Digital Regulation Network (DRN) Meeting (by invitation only)<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p><strong>(This pre-event is by invitation only for regional regulatory associations, regional organisations and regulatory authorities)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>The Regional Regulatory Associations \/ Digital Regulation Network (DRN) Meeting<\/strong> provides a unique platform for Regulatory Associations (RA) to share experiences and knowledge. The aim of the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/sites\/ra-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DRN initiative<\/a>&#8221; is to accelerate sustainable digital transformation through common approaches to collaborative digital policy, regulation and governance across economic sectors and across borders.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong> 9h00-9h10 Opening remarks <\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none\">\n<ul>\n<li>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, BDT Director, ITU<\/li>\n<li>Mr Marko Mi\u0161ma\u0161, Chair IRG and BEREC and RA\/DRN meeting Chair, Director Agency for Communication Networks and Services of the Republic of Slovenia (AKOS)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><strong>9h10-9h20 Presentation on the progress of the ITU Initiative &#8220;Digital Regulation Network (DRN) &#8211; A collaborative network of networks&#8221;<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>9h20-10h20 Discussion and interventions from the Regional Regulatory Associations<\/strong>\n<ul>\n<li>RAs activities and experiences<\/li>\n<li>Considering the GSR-26 BPG on \u201cRegulatory governance essentials\u201d, how can regional, subregional and international cooperation strengthen effectiveness in cross-border digital ecosystems?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>10:20-10:30 way forward<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>10:30 Closing and photo<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Opening remarks<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/span><br>Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), International Telecommunication Union<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Marko Mi\u0161ma\u0161<\/span><br>IRG &#038; BEREC Chair, RA\/DRN Chair, Director Agency Communication Networks and Services (AKOS), Slovenia (Republic of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>10:15 &#8211; 10:45<br><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Coffee break<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>10:45 &#8211; 12:30<br>Bursa<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Heads of Regulators&#8217; Executive Roundtable (By invitation only)<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>Digital markets are moving faster than most rulemaking cycles, while expectations on regulators are expanding. The discussion will focus on how to create clear, outcome-focused frameworks that keep pace with technological change, enable responsible growth, and lower unnecessary barriers to market entry, investment, and digital adoption.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>GSR-26 Best Practice Guidelines presentation and adoption<\/li>\n<li>Interactive high-level dialogue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/span><br>Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau, International Telecommunication Union<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Speakers<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr \u00d6mer Abdullah Karag\u00f6zo\u011flu<\/span><br>GSR Chair 2026 and President, Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), T\u00fcrkiye<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin<\/span><br>Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>12:30 &#8211; 13:00<br><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Lunch break<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>13:00 &#8211; 13:55<br>BTK Auditorium<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>BTK side event &#8211; Navigating the New Space Era: LEO Constellations, PNT Solutions and Real World Use Cases<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p><strong><u>Key Discusion Points:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>LEO Use Cases: From disaster management to internet connectivity and IoT.<\/li>\n<li>The PNT Revolution: Strengthening resilience in navigation and timing for critical infrastructures.<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory Challenges: Orbital debris management, spectrum allocation, and licensing in the New Space era.<\/li>\n<li>Integration with 5G\/6G: How LEO constellations act as a non-terrestrial backhaul for the next generation of mobile networks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Concept Overview:<\/strong> Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellations are emerging as the new frontier of global connectivity. This panel will explore the transformative potential of LEO networks in providing high-speed, low-latency internet to underserved regions and their critical role in ensuring resilient communication infrastructures. The discussion will also focus on the massive-scale integration of the Internet of Things (IoT), positioning LEO satellites as the global backbone for next-generation sensor networks and real-time asset tracking. Moving beyond simple connectivity, the discussion will dive into the strategic integration of Positioning, Navigation, and Timing (PNT) services; a cornerstone for autonomous systems, modern agriculture, and national security.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>14:00 &#8211; 15:45<br>Bursa<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Industry Advisory Group on Development Issues and Private Sector Chief Regulatory Officers\u2019 (IAGDI-CRO)<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>This session will convene industry and private sector thought leaders who will share experiences, best practices and concrete proposals to address the complex regulatory and business landscape of the digital ecosystems. The meeting will focus on dissecting the key regulatory challenges and opportunities of this decade that are influencing how industry operates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/45\/2026\/04\/IAGDI-CRO_GSR2026.pdf\">Concept note and programme<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Chair<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Bocar Ba<\/span><br>IAGDI-CRO Chair, CEO SAMENA Telecommunications Council, United Arab Emirates<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Vice-Chair<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Lele Modise<\/span><br>Group Chief Executive- Legal and Regulatory Officer, MTN Group<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Firestarters<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Hadi Anwar<\/span><br>Chief Executive Officer, CPX<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Isabelle Mauro<\/span><br>Director General, GSOA<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Ravi Suchak<\/span><br>Group Head of External Affairs, Sustainability &#038; Public Policy, Helios Towers<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Baher Esmat<\/span><br>VP, Stakeholder Engagement for the Middle East and Managing Director, ICANN MEA<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Dr Chafic Chaya<\/span><br>Regional Manager, Public Policy and Government Affairs Middle East Region, RIPE NCC<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Yuliya  Shlychkova<\/span><br>Vice President, Government Affairs &#038; Public Policy, AO Kaspersky Lab<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>15:45 &#8211; 16:30<br><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Coffee break<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>16:30 &#8211; 17:30<br>Anadolu<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Opening Ceremony<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Welcome remarks<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>H.E. Mr Abdulkadir Uralo\u011flu<\/span><br>Minister, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, T\u00fcrkiye<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin<\/span><br>Secretary-General, International Telecommunication Union<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr \u00d6mer Abdullah Karag\u00f6zo\u011flu<\/span><br>GSR Chair 2026 and President, Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), T\u00fcrkiye<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/span><br>Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), International Telecommunication Union<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>19:00 &#8211; 22:00<br><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Gala Dinner<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>The gala dinner will be held on May 13th at 7:00 PM at the &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/place\/Vak%C4%B1f+Ankara+Balo+ve+Kongre+Merkezi\/@39.902431,32.689955,1733m\/data=!3m1!1e3!4m6!3m5!1s0x14d3396966f0086b:0xdaf1266489138c95!8m2!3d39.902431!4d32.6899551!16s%2Fg%2F11x8rjzkdh?hl=en&amp;entry=ttu&amp;g_ep=EgoyMDI2MDMyMi4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vak\u0131f Ankara Ballroom and Congress Center<\/a>&#8220;.<br \/>\nShuttle service will be provided from the event venue to the gala dinner and from the gala dinner back to the official hotels.<br \/>\n<strong>Address:<\/strong>\u00a0Erler Mahallesi Dumlup\u0131nar Bulvar\u0131 No: 340 Eski\u015fehir Yolu \/ Ankara (Opposite Gordion Shopping Mall)<br \/>\nDelegates wishing to travel by metro can get off at the &#8220;\u00c7ayyolu&#8221; station (M2 Metro Line), which is a short walk away.<\/p>\n<p>More information &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/gsr26.tr\/social-events\/gala-dinner.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> here <\/a>&#8220;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell' ><\/div><div class='IPSContentCellDay IPSBorderTopCell'><div class='IPSPrintDayDiv'>Thursday, 14 May 2026<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>09:00 &#8211; 10:15<br>Anadolu<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>High Level segment: Anticipating: Are we ready for what\u2019s next?<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>This high-level segment will explore how policies, regulatory frameworks, businesses and governance mechanisms can evolve in line with the Baku Declaration to ensure societies are ready for what\u2019s next in the digital era<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How can policymakers and regulators anticipate the evolution of the sector driven by AI and prepare for the next wave of disruptive digital technologies such as 6G, space, quantum, etc.?<\/li>\n<li>Are current governance and regulatory frameworks agile enough to respond to rapid innovation, the race for spectrum and global digital convergence?<\/li>\n<li>How to shape coherent and inclusive approaches to transformative tech and AI governance<\/li>\n<li>How to strengthen multistakeholder collaboration to ensure an inclusive and responsible digital future for all?<\/li>\n<ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/span><br>Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau, International Telecommunication Union<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>H.E. Dr \u00d6mer Fatih Sayan<\/span><br>Deputy Minister, Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure, T\u00fcrkiye<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>H.E. Ms Enkelejda Mu\u00e7aj<\/span><br>Deputy Minister, Ministry of Infrastructure and Energy, Albania (Republic of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Siva Somasundram<\/span><br>Director, Directorate of Policy, Regulation and Markets, UPU<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Professor Sandra Maximiano<\/span><br>Chairwoman of the Board of Directors, Autoridade Nacional de Comunica\u00e7\u00f5es (ANACOM), Portugal<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>10:15 &#8211; 10:45<br><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Coffe break<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>10:45 &#8211; 12:00<br>Anadolu<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Session 2: Harnessing the power of transformative tech: Regulatory approaches<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>This session will explore how forward-looking and data-driven regulatory frameworks can unlock the benefits of emerging technologies while managing related risks.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The evolving role of regulators: how to strike a balance between innovation and oversight?<\/li>\n<li>What data governance and cross-border data protection frameworks best support innovation and protect users?<\/li>\n<li>What role for regulators in supporting data collection (data gaps) and promote transparency, accountability, and empowering consumers in decision-making processes in an AI and emerging technologies environment?<\/li>\n<li>What collaborative approaches can help address cybersecurity, privacy, and digital risks?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Professor Iza Razija Me\u0161evi\u0107<\/span><br>Chairwoman of the Council, Communications Regulatory Agency (RAK), Bosnia and Herzegovina<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Ekaterine Imedadze<\/span><br>Commissioner, Georgian National Communications Commission (Comcom), Georgia<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Carlos Manuel Baigorri<\/span><br>President, Ag\u00eancia Nacional de Telecomunica\u00e7\u00f5es (ANATEL), Brazil (Federative Republic of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Dr Aminu Maida<\/span><br>Vice Chairman &#038; Chief Executive Officer, Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria (Federal Republic of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Philip Marnick<\/span><br>General Director, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Bahrain (Kingdom of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr John Janka<\/span><br>Chief Officer, Global Government Affairs &#038; Regulatory, Viasat Inc.<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>12:00 &#8211; 12:45<br><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Lunch break<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>12:45 &#8211; 13:45<br>Edirne<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Network of Women (NoW) in ITU-D<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>This interactive session of the Network of Women (NoW) in ITU-D will convene women delegates, regulators, and policymakers to explore how inclusive and gender-responsive approaches can help navigate the digital frontier. In line with the GSR-26 theme, participants will exchange experiences on regulatory pathways that foster resilient, inclusive, and future-ready digital ecosystems, including in emerging areas such as AI governance and digital innovation.<br \/>\nThrough facilitated peer discussions and practical exchange, the session will examine strategies to strengthen women\u2019s leadership and influence in regulatory decision-making, while identifying opportunities to embed inclusion across evolving digital policy frameworks. The session will reinforce peer learning and networking among women delegates at GSR-26 and support their continued engagement and visibility in shaping an inclusive digital future.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'> Mina Seonmin Jun<\/span><br>Chair of the Network of Women in ITU-D and Vice-Chair of the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>14:00 &#8211; 15:15<br>Anadolu<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Session 3: Experimenting for regulatory excellence<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>This session explores how experimentation can strengthen regulatory capacity, foster digital innovation ecosystem, and ensure public trust in an era of rapid technological change.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How can regulators create safe spaces for experimentation (e.g., sandboxes, test beds, etc.) while maintaining accountability and consumer protection?<\/li>\n<li>How can ICT regulators leverage data, foresight, and emerging technologies to enhance regulatory agility and responsiveness?<\/li>\n<li>What mechanisms can ensure that experimentation translates into long-term policy?<\/li>\n<li>Is regional regulatory experimentation an option?<\/li>\n<li>The impact of regulatory sandboxes on fostering satellite and AI innovations<\/li>\n<li>How can regulators and industry players co-create to enhance regulatory excellence?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Paola V\u00e9lez Marroqu\u00edn<\/span><br>Commissioner, Comisi\u00f3n de Regulaci\u00f3n de Comunicaciones (CRC), Colombia<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Mustafa Yasin Sheikh<\/span><br>Director General, National Communications Authority (NCA), Somalia<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Karol Krzywicki<\/span><br>Deputy President, Office of Electronic Communications (UKE), Poland (Republic of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Mothibi Ramusi<\/span><br>Chairperson, Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), South Africa (Republic of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Kelly Ommundsen<\/span><br>Head, Digital Inclusion and Member of the Executive Committee, World Economic Forum <br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>15:15 &#8211; 15:45<br><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Coffee break<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>15:45 &#8211; 17:00<br>Anadolu<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Session 4: Addressing infrastructure: A digital imperative<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>This session will explore the regulatory, strategic and technical approaches to strengthening the digital backbone of national economies.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to achieve digital sovereignty while maintaining openness, interoperability, and collaboration at the global and regional levels?<\/li>\n<li>What regulatory and investment approaches are needed to develop resilient and secure digital infrastructure, including data centers and cloud ecosystems?<\/li>\n<li>What regulatory measures can strengthen cyber resilience and protect critical infrastructure, including terrestrial and non-terrestrial, from emerging digital threats?<\/li>\n<li>How can policymakers and industry work together to make digital infrastructure sustainable, energy-efficient and circular?<\/li>\n<li>What role for public-private collaboration and partnerships?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Xavier Merlin<\/span><br>Board Member, Autorit\u00e9 de R\u00e9gulation des Communications \u00e9lectroniques et des Postes (ARCEP), France<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Dr Nooh Alshyab<\/span><br>Commissioner, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Jordan<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Emilia Nghikembua<\/span><br>Chief Executive Officer, Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN), Namibia (Republic of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Isabelle Mauro<\/span><br>Director General, GSOA<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Per  Beming<\/span><br>Chief Standardization Officer, Ericsson<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>17:15 &#8211; 18:30<br>BTK Auditorium<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>BTK side event &#8211; The Deep-Sea Digital Highway: Resiliance of Submarine Cables and Enhancing Regional Connectivity Hubs<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p><strong><u>Key Discussion Points:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Infrastructure Resilience: Protecting subsea assets from environmental risks and intentional interference.<\/li>\n<li>Geopolitics of Data: The strategic importance of diversifying cable routes to ensure global data sovereignty.<\/li>\n<li>Regulatory Harmonization: Streamlining cross-border permitting and environmental impact assessments for subsea projects.<\/li>\n<li>The Hub Strategy: Integrating submarine landings with terrestrial fiber networks and data centers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Concept Overview:<\/strong> Often invisible but utterly indispensable, submarine fiber-optic cables carry over 99% of international data traffic. This panel addresses the strategic importance of subsea infrastructure as the lifeblood of the global digital economy. As data demand skyrockets due to cloud computing and AI, the physical and regulatory security of these &#8220;digital arteries&#8221; has become a paramount concern for regulators and policymakers worldwide.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell' ><\/div><div class='IPSContentCellDay IPSBorderTopCell'><div class='IPSPrintDayDiv'>Friday, 15 May 2026<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>09:00 &#8211; 10:15<br>Anadolu<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Session 5: Sharing: a strategic imperative<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>As the demand for ubiquitous, high-quality connectivity grows, sharing has become a strategic imperative. This session will examine sharing across networks, borders, platforms, and technologies to accelerate inclusive and sustainable network deployment.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How can physical infrastructure integration and sharing (towers, fibre, satellite and terrestrial networks, energy, etc.) enhance efficiency and reduce deployment costs?<\/li>\n<li>What frameworks are needed to enable cross-border infrastructure sharing?<\/li>\n<li>Spectrum sharing: how to balance the needs of terrestrial networks, satellite operators, and emerging services? What regulatory approaches are needed to foster innovation and fair access among stakeholders?<\/li>\n<li>What incentives or mechanisms can promote co-investment in network deployment, especially in underserved or rural areas?<\/li>\n<li>How can sharing approaches contribute to network resilience, affordability, and environmental sustainability?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Haji Jailani Haji Buntar<\/span><br>Chief Executive, Authority for Info-communications Technology Industry (AITI), Brunei Darussalam<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Dahirou Thiam<\/span><br>Director General, Autorit\u00e9 de R\u00e9gulation des T\u00e9l\u00e9communications et des Postes (ARTP), Senegal (Republic of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Christopher Woolford<\/span><br>Director of International Spectrum Policy, Office of Communications (Ofcom), United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Olivia Trusty<\/span><br>Commissioner, Federal Communications Commission (FCC), United States of America<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Paul Nalikka<\/span><br>Vice President and General Manager for Africa, AST Space Mobile<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Hakan Dursun<\/span><br>Chief Strategy Officer, GSMA<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>10:15 &#8211; 10:45<br><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Coffee break<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>10:45 &#8211; 12:00<br>Anadolu<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Session 6: Protecting and empowering: Youth safety first<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>This session will examine policy, regulatory and industry led approaches to building all youth confidence, safety and trust in navigating digital applications and services.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What types of policy approaches and regulatory responses contribute to empowering and protecting child and all youth, including those in vulnerable situation, from online harm?<\/li>\n<li>What role for regulators in supporting the developing digital skills, media literacy and critical thinking of youth?<\/li>\n<li>Public-private collaborative approaches: can code of conducts contribute to ensuring safety and privacy by design?<\/li>\n<li>How to address systemic biases on youth consumer online behaviours?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mrs Regina Fleur Assoumou-Bessou<\/span><br>Chair, ITU-D Telecommunication Development Adviso\u200bry Group (TDAG)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Dimitris Varoutas<\/span><br>Chair, Hellenic Telecommunications &#038; Post Commission (EETT), Greece<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Hadi Anwar<\/span><br>Chief Executive Officer, CPX<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Yuliya  Shlychkova<\/span><br>Vice President, Government Affairs and Public Policy, AO Kaspersky Lab<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Maria Cohn<\/span><br>Director of Public Policy Operations, METAPSA, TikTok<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>12:00 &#8211; 14:00<br><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Lunch break<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>14:00 &#8211; 15:15<br>Anadolu<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Session 7: Saving lives with tech: The importance of regulation and collaboration for disaster management<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>This session will explore the role of technologies for disaster management and to build more resilient and inclusive early warning systems, with a focus on regulation and multistakeholder collaboration.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How to use regulation and foster multistakeholder collaboration to take advantage of technologies for disaster management and more inclusive and resilient early warning systems?<\/li>\n<li>How to use transformative tech and services such as AI and satellite direct to devices to enhance disaster resilience and network continuity during crises?<\/li>\n<li>Understanding the role of regulatory authorities<\/li>\n<li>How Common Alerting Protocols (CAP) and Cell Broadcast Regulations Contribute to Saving Lives?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr \u00d6mer Abdullah Karag\u00f6zo\u011flu<\/span><br>President, Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), T\u00fcrkiye<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Dr Milan  Radulovic<\/span><br>President of Council, Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP), Montenegro<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Johanesa Andriamihaja<\/span><br>DIrector General a.i., Autorit\u00e9 de R\u00e9gulation des Technologies de Communication (ARTEC), Madagascar (Republic of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Cynthia Lesufi<\/span><br>Minister Counsellor, Permanent Mission of South Africa to the UN Office and other International Organisations <br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>15:30 &#8211; 16:45<br>Anadolu<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Session 8: Unlocking investment<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><p>This session will discuss how to unlock investment through innovative business models, targeted incentives, sustainability-linked financing, and the use of public seed funds to attract private capital and build investors\u2019 confidence. <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>What innovative business and financing models can accelerate digital transformation while ensuring long-term sustainability and inclusion?<\/li>\n<li>What economic and regulatory incentives have been put in place at the national level to attract investments in emerging areas such as AI, cloud infrastructure, green data centres, and digital public goods?<\/li>\n<li>How can ESG principles and sustainability-linked financing drive investment in digital infrastructure and innovation?<\/li>\n<li>How can public funding, blended finance, or development funds act as seed money to attract private sector investment? 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Country experiences<\/li>\n<li>How to build investors\u2019 confidence, reduce risk and attract greater investment in digital infrastructure and innovation?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Aliyu Yusuf Aboki<\/span><br>Executive Secretary, West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class='IPSPrintRoleDiv'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Tom\u00e1s P\u00e9rez Ducy<\/span><br>Member of the Board, Instituto Dominicano de las Telecomunicaciones (INDOTEL), Dominican Rep.<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Mr Neri Gonzalez<\/span><br>Director, Comisi\u00f3n Nacional de Telecomunicaciones (CONATEL), Paraguay (Republic of)<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Ms Sandra  Rodr\u00edguez<\/span><br>Head of ESG Strategy and Global Partnerships for Development, Sateliot<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow'><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft'><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell'><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeaker\"><div class=\"IPSPrintFloatSpeakerdetails\"><span class='IPSSpeakerName'>Professor Erdal Arikan<\/span><br>Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Bilkent University , T\u00fcrkiye<br><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSPrintRow' ><div class='IPSPrintdivCellLeft IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivTime' style='color:#3375B3;'>16:45 &#8211; 17:15<br>Anadolu<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSContentCell IPSBorderTopCell IPSPaddingTop'><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionTitle' style='color:#3375B3 !important'>Closing Ceremony<\/div><div class='IPSPrintDivSessionDescription'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><link href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/print\/includes\/IPS_Print.css' rel='stylesheet'><link href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/includes\/css\/IPS_Common.css' rel='stylesheet'>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":34,"menu_order":30,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"obsolete-templates\/page-submenu.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-36","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=36"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/36\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/34"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-26\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=36"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}