In this special episode of Technologized, host Gretchen Bueermann sits down with Muath AlRumayh, Vice Chair of the Informal Expert Group (IEG) for the World Telecommunication/ICT Policy Forum (WTPF), to explore the critical themes shaping WTPF 2026.

🌐 From bridging digital and intelligent divides to advancing space connectivity, green digital transformation, and resilient ICT infrastructure, this conversation dives deep into how global collaboration can ensure a more inclusive, sustainable, and innovative digital future.

🔍 Topics covered:
- The growing gap in AI access and digital skills
- Space economy and direct-to-device connectivity
- Environmental sustainability in tech
- Cyber resilience and ICT infrastructure
- Innovation ecosystems and entrepreneurship

📅 With WTPF 2026 on the horizon, discover why this moment is pivotal for global digital policy and how the forum is preparing to meet the challenges of our rapidly evolving tech landscape.
Read the new draft report here: www.itu.int/md/S24-WTPF26PREP... and make your voice heard through the open consultation: wtpf.itu.int/2026/consultatio...

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