World Telecommunication and Information Society Day

ITU marked its 159th birthday by celebrating the power of technologies to build a better future for all of humanity.

Replay the #WTISD event ​

​#WTISD: To innovate is human

​​​​No matter how for back in time we look or how fast technology moves, innovation has always been a uniquely human endeavour.

Play the ITU Secretary General’s video message​

Can digital innovation drive sustainable development?

ITU’s digital innovation ecosystem coordinator explains how in a live Q&A session ahead of World Telecommunication and Information Society Day.

First UN Virtual Worlds Day

​Expert talks and demos on 14 June will highlight the fast-growing potential of the metaverse to support sustainable development.

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