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International Telecommunication Union
Telecommunications
Connecting the world, together.
About us
ITU is the United Nations agency for information and communication technologies, driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States as well as some 900 companies, universities, and international + regional organizations. Today, ICTs underpin everything we do and with the help of our global membership, ITU brings the benefits of modern communication technologies to people everywhere in an efficient, safe, easy and affordable manner. We allocate global radio spectrum and satellite orbits, develop the technical standards that ensure networks and technologies seamlessly interconnect, and strive to improve access to ICTs to underserved communities worldwide. ITU is committed to connecting the world.
- Website
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https://www.itu.int
External link for International Telecommunication Union
- Industry
- Telecommunications
- Company size
- 501-1,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Geneva
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1865
Locations
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Primary
Place des Nations
Geneva, CH-1211, CH
Employees at International Telecommunication Union
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Stephen Ibaraki
Global Chairman REDDS Capital, Microsoft 21 Global Awards (2018-2024 in AI), Investor/Venture Capitalist, Futurist, Founder & Chair Outreach UN ITU…
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Arnaud Taddei
Global Security Strategist, Enterprise Security Group at Broadcom | ITU-T SG17 Vice Chair
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Stephen Wheatley
Raising investment for Smart Hearing firmware for wireless headphones/earbuds which enables manufacturers to meet safety standards, users to look…
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Dr. Satya N Gupta
Executive Chairman(CMD), Bluetown India and BIMSTEC, South Asia- "Connecting the Unconnected".
Updates
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Meet #AIforGood Innovation Factory finalist Stemuli and their #AI-powered generative #metaverse gaming platform that's redefining education and continuous learning
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Learn how innovation fuels our mission to connect the world + beyond, building a better digital future for generations to come, and how we celebrate our journey together on #WTISD https://lnkd.in/e_BTUZyN
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Share a moment of future life with #AI in the #AIfutures short film contest! Enter your storyboards by 20 May https://lnkd.in/eG3YiVjh #AIforGood #OurCommonAgenda
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ITU #AIgovernance Day to zero in on questions about moving the guardrails for #AI development from principles to practice. Explore what's in store with our moderator for the Day Robert F. Trager https://lnkd.in/eDMDsQix #AIforGood
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We must come together to break down barriers to female participation and ensure a more equitable tech future. Let’s celebrate #GirlsInICT worldwide today to encourage the #WomenInTech of tomorrow - Cosmas Luckyson ZAVAZAVA, PhD., BDT Director, ITU
Amplifying progress on International Girls in ICT Day
https://www.itu.int/hub
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We cannot build the innovative, safe and sustainable digital future we need without half of humanity https://lnkd.in/exNGNKCJ ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin calls on the international community to encourage more young women to take up STEM careers and bridge the digital divide once and for all. Let’s celebrate, support and inspire our #GirlsInICT today — and every day
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Up for a challenge? Enter ITU’s Blockchain Secure Application Challenge to hone your skills, rally support for your innovations + gain global recognition Deadline for registration: 30 April 2024
Competition on blockchain authentication for digital finance
https://www.itu.int/hub