Session
Emerging Youth Initiative
Gabriel Msabila Karsan Emerging Youth Initiative Civil Society , Africa Group
Edinam Lily Botsoye University of Cincinciantti Academia, America Group
Ernest Mafuta Katoka Global Equipment Licensing and Type approval Consultant, Africa Group
Dr. Monojit Das Executive Editor, India Aerospace Defence Magazine, Academia, Asia Group
Millenium Anthony Y4C Hub, University of Dar Es Salaam Academia, Africa
Edinam Lily Botsoye University of Cincinciantti Academia, America Group
Ernest Mafuta Katoka Global Equipment Licensing and Type approval Consultant, Africa Group
Gabriel Karsan
Millenium Anthony
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequalities
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Production and Consumption
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
Targets: Standards are the heartbeat of equity and quality in utility. They ensure interoperability, serving as the linchpin of our interconnected networks. By fostering diverse linkages, they enable open access for all, creating strong, equitable chains of connectivity. These standards are the guardians of safety, providing the blueprints for sustainable technology deployment and balancing societal needs with innovation. In doing so, they contribute to reducing knowledge disparities, enhancing industry processes, and underpinning digital policies that treat infrastructure as a public utility. This promotes peace, fosters inclusive institutions, and supports sustainable communities.
The session will commence with the moderator setting the stage, outlining the topic, expectations, and introducing the speakers within the first 5 minutes. This will be followed by a succinct monologue to frame the dialogue's rationale. Subsequently, an engaging dialogue will unfold, with each speaker contributing their perspectives for 5 minutes, sparking a dynamic exchange of ideas. This will be complemented by a 5-minute interactive segment, inviting audience participation and enriching the conversation. The session will culminate with concluding remarks from the speakers and moderator, encapsulating a collective message that resonates with the audience's insights
In the digital era, the fabric of connectivity is woven by a diverse tapestry of stakeholders. This session will explore how robust standards in innovation, technical frameworks, and societal engagement are upheld through a multistakeholder governance model. By incorporating a wide spectrum of community feedback, we create resilient policy frameworks that underpin the internet and cellular technologies, serving as the backbone for sustainable digital development. At the core of this ecosystem lies the standardization process, a cornerstone that upholds the principles of safety, equity, and openness. Our dialogue will feature insights from ITU standards experts and academic thought leaders, delving into how standards can be leveraged to craft inclusive policies, promote shared infrastructure use, and level the digital playing field by reinforcing its foundational principles. Participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the role of technical standards within multistakeholder governance and their impact on fostering inclusive digital policies.
We will employ a dual-facilitation model where two moderators, one onsite and one online, will work in tandem to bridge the physical and virtual environments. They will synchronize the session’s flow, ensuring that both audiences are equally engaged. The online moderator will monitor the digital platform for questions and comments, relaying them to the onsite moderator and vice versa. We aim to employ pre-prepared presentation will highlight the session’s key points, serving as a visual aid to complement the discussion and utilizing chats and our rapportuer to build a realtime collaborative recommendation document to ehance participation in a seamless hybrid manner