Generation Connect: Recent Episodes
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Interview with Doreen Bogdan-Martin, Secretary-General, ITU at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR
Interview with Prof. Konstantinos Masselos, President of the Hellenic Telecommunications and Post Commission (EETT), Greece at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR
Interview with Piotr Dmochowski-Lipski, Executive Secretary, European Telecommunications Satellite Organisation EUTELSAT IGO & BBCom Commissioner at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR
Interview with Petros Galides, EMERG Chair & Deputy Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation, Cyprus at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR
Interview with Oli Bird, Ofcom UK, Co-President of CEPT at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR
Interview with Lele Modise, Group Chief Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer, MTN Groupat the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR
Interview with Apollo Knights, Director, National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR
Interview with Professor Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman, Autoridade Nacional de Comunicações (ANACOM), at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR
Interview with Mei Lin Fung, Chair, People Centered Internet, at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR
Interview with Dr. Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) ITU at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1- 4 July 2024. For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int/gsr24 #ITUGSR
Interview with Ekaterine Imedadze, Commissioner, Georgian National Communications Commission, at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1-4 July 2024. For further information: http://www.itu.int/gsr #ITUGSR
Interview with James Claude, CEO, Global Voice Group, at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1-4 July 2024. For further information: http://www.itu.int/gsr #ITUGSR
Interview with Kerstin Jüttner, Public Affairs Officer, International Government. Relations. ITU/UN, Rhode & Schwartz, at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1-4 July 2024. For further information: http://www.itu.int/gsr #ITUGSR
Interview with Isabelle Mauro, Director General, Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA), at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1-4 July 2024. For further information: http://www.itu.int/gsr #ITUGSR
Interview with Bocar Ba, CEO, Samena Telecommunications Council, Chair of IAGDI-CRO, at the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24), Kampala, Uganda, 1-4 July 2024. For further information: http://www.itu.int/gsr #ITUGSR
Interview with Frédéric Sauvage, Chair, ITU Council 2024. Interviewer: Monika Gehner, ITU Edited by: Daniel Woldu For further information please visit: http://www.itu.int
In this episode, our guests discuss youth in the workforce based on their experiences as past and present young interns at the ITU. Join Saba Tiku Beyene, Raphael Dutois, Thomas Frost, Jacobo Garcia, and Anastasiia Maiorova as they share their key takeaways and advice for young people entering the ICT workforce. Hosted by Ellen Taylor
With Abdul Gafaru Dasana Amin, Shradha Pandey, and Sophiyat Sadiq In this episode, our guests discuss the impact of young leaders with digital tools. Join Abdul Gafaru Dasana Amin [Kofi Annan Changemaker 2021 and Generation Connect-Africa Youth Envoy], Shradha Pandey [Kofi Annan Changemaker 2022 and Generation Connect-Asia & the Pacific Youth Envoy], and Sophiyat Sadiq [Kofi Annan Changemaker 2021 and Generation Connect-Africa Youth Envoy], as they share their leadership experiences and contributions to the UN's Sustainable Development Goals. This dialogue aims to inspire and empower the next generation of digital leaders. Hosted by Tong Niu
Interview with Irakli Beridze, Head of the Centre for Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute (UNICR) at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland #aiforgood
Interview with Neil Sahota, Chief Executive Officer, ASCILabs Inc. at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland #aiforgood
Interview with Manuel Marina Breyesse, Cardiologist, CEO and Co-Founder, IDOVEN at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland. #aiforgood
ITU INTERVIEWS @ ITU AI for Good Global Summit: Jamie Paik, Reconfigurable Robotics Lab by ITU
Interview with Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science at University of California, Berkley, Author "Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control" at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland #aiforgood
Interview with Summer Chen, Vice President, ZTE Corporation at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland #aiforgood
Interview with Hui Zhang, CTO, KUKA at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland #aiforgood
Interview with Dr Johnny Drain, CTO, WNWN Food Labs and Erika Marthins, Creative Director, Studio Marthins at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland #aiforgood
Interview with Brendan Schulman, Vice President of Policy and Government, Boston Dynamics at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland #aiforgood
Interview with Cindy Bethel, Professor and Director of the Social, Therapeutic & Robotic Systems Lab, Mississippi State University at the ITU AI for Good Global Summit 2023. #aiforgood
Interview with Bernhard Kowatsch, Head of the Global Innovation Accelerator, United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) at the AI For Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland #aiforgood
Interview with Ben Goertzel, CEO and Founder, SingularityNET at AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva. #aiforgood
Interview with Ebtesam Almazrouei, Acting Chief Researcher of the AI Cross-Center Unit, Technology Innovation Institute (TII) at the AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva, Switzerland #aiforgood
Interview with Charlene-Elise Anderson, Leader - Intergovernmental Organisations and United Nations, Amazon Web Services (AWS) at AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva #aiforgood
Interview with Cosmas Zavazava , Director, Telecommunications Development Bureau (BDT), ITU at AI for Good Global Summit 2023, Geneva. #aiforgood
With Maria Antonia Brovelli, Moitheri Hanese, Philipp Hacker In this episode, our guests explore the exciting yet challenging intersection of AI and education. Joined by Maria Antonia Brovelli [Professor of GIS, Politecnico di Milano], Philipp Hacker [Chair for Law and Ethics of the Digital Society, European New School of Digital Studies], and Moitheri Hanese [Generation Connect Africa Youth Envoy], we expand upon the previous discussions in the AI for Good webinar and focus on how AI can enhance the quality of education, boost innovation, and reduce inequalities. Hosted by Tong Niu
With Fanny Rotino, Lucha Sotomayor, Tayma Abdalhadi, and Athanase Bahizire In this episode, youth and experts discuss the online risks children face, including content, contact, conduct, and contract risks. Join Fanny Rotino [Programme Officer of Child Online Protection], Lucha Sotomayor [Child Participation expert], Tayma Abdalhadi [Generation Connect Youth Envoy], and Athanase Bahizire [Computer Science student], as they discuss the challenges and opportunities of keeping children safe in the digital age. Hosted by Lujie Gu.
Interview with technologist Chris Reece talking about what was hot at this year's Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, as well current developments and looking forward into the future of telecommunication. Producer and Interviewer: Maximillian Jacobson - Gonzalez Off-line Editor: Daniel Woldu To stay up-to-date on all the latest developments in telecommunications visit; http://www.itu.int
With Marcus Shingles, Samantha Aguilar, Seif Youssef, and Noha Ashraf Abdel Baky. In this episode, youth and experts discuss the metaverse and its relationship with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Featuring Marcus Shingles [Co-Founder and CEO of Exponential Destiny], Samantha Aguilar [Chief Design Officer and Executive Mentor at Exponential Destiny], Seif Youssef [Generation Connect Arab States Youth Envoy], and Noha Ashraf Abdel Baky [Generation Connect Africa Youth Envoy], our guests share their personal experiences and professional knowledge on the opportunities of metaverse for achieving SDGs, and how to seize the opportunities of metaverse for a better digital future. Hosted by Lujie Gu
In this episode, youth discuss the importance of Emergency Telecommunications in times of crisis. Featuring Generation Connect Americas Youth Envoys: Jennifer Gutiérrez Yáñez and Antonio Deterville, young people share their personal experiences of natural hazards, while highlighting the key role of ICTs in building disaster mitigation and disaster relief strategies.
In line with the UNDRR practice and terminology, it should be noted that ITU recognizes that disasters are not natural.
With Jennifer Gutiérrez Yáñez and Antonio Deterville
Hosted by Darica Egorova
Twitter Spaces live recording with Garam Bel, ITU; Rosie McDonald, ITU, Robin Zurcher, ITU, on the topic of greening digital technologies by tackling E-waste.
A Twitter Spaces live recording with Garam Bel, ITU; Rosie McDonald, ITU, Robin Zurcher, ITU, on the topic of greening digital technologies by tackling E-waste.
Interviewer and host: Monika Gehner, ITU
Theme music: Audio Network
For more information please visit: http://www.itu.int/PP-22
A Twitter Spaces live recording with Cristiana Flutur, Romania; Gisa Gittos, Australia; Dr Kim Mallalieu, Trinidad and Tobago, on the topic of women at the negotiating table including treaty making at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22) being held in Bucharest, Romania from 24 September - 14 October 2022.
Interviewer and host: Monika Gehner, ITU
Theme music: Audio Network
For more information please visit: http://www.itu.int/PP-22
A Twitter Spaces live recording with Daniela Andrea Rivera Davila, Mexico; Victoria Sukenik, ITU, on the topic of advancing gender equality at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference (PP-22) being held in Bucharest, Romania from 24 September - 14 October 2022.
Interviewer and host: Monika Gehner, ITU
Theme music: Audio Network
For more information please visit: http://www.itu.int/PP-22
This final episode of our first mini-series explores some real-life stories of young people experiencing uncertainty. Featuring Vigneswara Ihita Gangavarapu [Generation Connect Visionaries Board Member], Roman Gojayev [Generation Connect Visionaries Board Member] and Natalie Tercova [Generation Connect Europe Youth Envoy], our guests share their own personal experiences, while discussing the digital challenges and opportunities facing young people in these times of digital transformation.
Hosted by Darica Egorova.
This third episode tackles one of the most growing concerns of youth today - the future of work and employment. Featuring Sinead Bovell [Generation Connect Visionaries Board Member], Shergaun Roserie [Generation Connect Americas Youth Envoy] and Valarie Waswa [Generation Connect Africa Youth Envoy], together the speakers discuss their professional journeys and share advice for young people navigating the technological changes in the world of work.
Hosted by Arissandra Egorova
With Luke Cavanaugh and Prince Zain El-Hashemite.
In the light of the worldwide changes initiated by the pandemic, this second episode discusses the potential future developments of our educational systems, through the eyes of the youth, with Luke Cavanaugh of the Generation Connect Visionaries Board, and Prince Zain, founder of the Y4X Movement, sharing their personal academic experiences that help shape their vision of a future of education with youth and for youth.
Hosted by Arissandra Egorova
In this first episode of the podcast, Connie and Sophiyat, from the Generation Connect Asia-Pacific and African Regional Youth Groups, share with us their personal stories on how the Covid-19 pandemic impacted their education on two opposite sides of the world, while questionning the relevance of the current educational system in the wake of a global transition to online learning.