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: wtpf.itu.int/2026/

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