Media registration is open for the opening and closing sessions of ITU's annual Global Symposium for Regulators, the world's pre-eminent gathering of the global information and communication technology (ICT) regulatory and policy-making community.
Under the theme “Regulation for a sustainable digital future," the Global Symposium for Regulators 2023 (GSR-23) will address novel regulatory approaches needed to drive universal and meaningful connectivity while ensuring trustworthy and resilient digital infrastructure. The meeting will also cover regulatory matters related to issues including online child and youth safety, digital accessibility, affordability, emergency telecommunications, green digital transformation, and the metaverse.
Event: Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-23)
Date: Open to media for select sessions on 6 and 8 June only. All other sessions are closed.
Open for media coverage on 6 June: (all times in EEST/GMT+3)
- 9:30 Opening ceremony
- 10:30 Leadership segment
- 13:30 Press conference [new time]
Open for media coverage on 8 June: (all times in EEST/GMT+3)
Location: Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt: Tonino Lamborghini Convention Center.
RSVP: All journalists are required to register. RSVP requested by 23 May 2023.
Register here.
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Media accreditation to GSR-23 is open to working members of the media with reporting responsibilities that are formally assigned by their outlet's editor or management. Please review ITU media accreditation guidelines before registering.
The Global Symposium for Regulators will be attended by the global regulatory community, policy-makers, industry bodies, academia, the private sector and ITU elected officials.
GSR-23 is hosted by the National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA) of Egypt and will be chaired by Mr Hossam El Gamal, President of NTRA. The full conference will be held from 5 to 8 June.
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About ITU
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States and a membership of over 900 companies, universities, and international and regional organizations. Established over 150 years ago, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world. For more information, visit: www.itu.int.
