The second day of ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 has concluded on side-lines of International Telecommunication Union (ITU)- World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly 2024 (WTSA 2024) in New Delhi.
The event brought forward transformative discussions focused on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies driving sustainable development. Kicking off with a presentation by Mari Carmen Aguayo Torres, the day emphasised inclusive technology solutions, particularly through public-private partnerships (PPP) to attract women to tech fields.
Eva Ibarrola, from the University of Basque Country, Spain, chaired the session for presentation on attracting girls to tech through PPP, and applications and services for sustainable development.
Meanwhile, Rohit Sharma, member (services), Digital Communications Commission, Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Sunil Kumar, President, IETE chaired the sessions on social, economic, environmental and policy aspects for sustainable development.
The event presented ground-breaking insights into AI applications for healthcare, education, and sustainable development. Themes included AI’s impact on healthcare, education, and agriculture, with discussions on AI-driven diagnostics and AI’s role in rural education access. The sessions also emphasised the importance of cybersecurity in internet of things (IoT) applications and explored AI’s ethical implications in content creation.
Overall, the event underscored the critical need for innovation and international collaboration in developing technologies that support UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The afternoon poster session fostered vibrant research collaboration, with topics covering AI’s role in education and use of space systems to achieve UN SDGs.
Commenting on the event, Rohit Sharma, said, “ITU Kaleidoscope 2024 provided a crucial platform for exploring the intersection of technology and sustainability. From cybersecurity implications of agricultural IoT devices to complexities of AI-generated copyright and future of international taxation for ICT solutions, discussions highlighted the importance of global cooperation in ensuring that technological advancements contribute to sustainable development. The insights shared by experts across fields underscore the need for robust policies and innovative standards to create a more secure, equitable, and sustainable digital ecosystem.”
Meanwhile, Atul Sinha, Deputy Director General National Communications Academy, said, “The diverse research presented today showcases practical solutions to pressing global challenges, emphasising the need for cross-disciplinary collaboration. I am confident that the ideas shared will help shape the future of technology for the greater good.”
