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ITU: Committed to connecting the world
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ITU Technologized: Interview with H.E. Sebastian JD Bastian, Minister of Innovation & National Development, The Bahamas
Why is WTPF-26 a must-attend event for governments, industry, academia, civil society and the technical community?
In this interview, H.E. Sebastian JD Bastian, Minister of Innovation & National Development of The Bahamas, shares why the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum 2026 (WTPF-26) is so important in our increasingly connect world. Minister Bastian highlights the urgent need for collaboration on the policy challenges and opportunities created by rapidly evolving technologies. He explains how small island developing states experience firsthand the realities of connectivity, resilience, and inclusion, and why their voices are essential in global discussions on emerging technologies. Join us at WTPF-26 in The Bahamas and be part of the conversations shaping our digital future.
Find out more: https://wtpf.itu.int/2026/
The materials contained on this podcast channel are for information purposes only. ITU expressly disclaims all liability to any person in respect of anything and in respect of the consequences of anything said or omitted to be said wholly or partly in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this podcast channel. ITU is not responsible for any third party content which may be accessed through this podcast channel. ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU. ITU holds copyright in the information available on this podcast channel, unless otherwise stated. Copyright in any third-party materials found on this podcast channel must also be respected.
22 Apr 2026
ITU Technologized | Shaping Global AI Governance: Inside the UN’s Global Dialogue on AI
Artificial intelligence is advancing at unprecedented speed — but global governance is still catching up. In this special episode of ITU Technologized, we explore the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, taking place 6–7 July in Geneva, a landmark moment for international cooperation on artificial intelligence.
H.E. Ms. Griselda López, Permanent Representative of El Salvador to the United Nations and H.E. Mr. Rein Tammsaar, former Permanent Representative of Estonia to the United Nations, the two Co‑Chairs of the Global Dialogue on AI Governance, join ITU’s Maximillian Jacobson‑Gonzalez, to discuss why this dialogue is happening now, how it supports implementation of the Global Digital Compact agreed at the 2024 Summit of the Future, and what meaningful, action‑oriented outcomes countries and stakeholders expect.
The Global Dialogue on AI Governance 6–7 July Geneva, Switzerland Alongside the AI for Good Global Summit and the WSIS Forum at Palexpo, Geneva
Learn more about ITU: https://www.itu.int
and The Global Dialogue on AI Governance: https://www.un.org/global-dialogue-ai-governance/en
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26 Mar 2026
ITU Technologized | WTPF-26: Shaping the future of global technology policy
Unlock the ideas, technologies, and global cooperation shaping our digital future in this special episode of ITU Technologized. Today we sit down with Preetam Maloor and Gretchen Bueermann from ITU’s Emerging Technologies Division to explore the major themes of the upcoming World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF‑26), taking place 9–11 June 2026 in Nassau, Bahamas.
In this episode, we dive into:
The urgent need to bridge widening digital divides
How space connectivity and direct‑to‑device satellite tech are transforming access
The importance of resilient digital infrastructure for all countries
The role of green digital transformation in a climate‑challenged world
Why ICT‑centric innovation ecosystems are essential for economic growth
How consensus‑based opinions shape international digital policy
WTPF‑26 is a unique, multi‑stakeholder platform where governments, industry, researchers, and civil society come together to build shared understanding before formal policy processes begin.
Learn more about WTPF‑26: https://wtpf.itu.int/2026/
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ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU.
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