ITU Launches Conference in Doha to Tackle Digital Challenges

The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) commenced its Plenipotentiary Conference 2026 (PP-26) in Doha, Qatar, to address emerging technologies' opportunities and challenges. ITU Secretary-General Doreen Bogdan-Martin stated that the decisions made at this conference will significantly influence the digital future.

She highlighted that while emerging technologies present new possibilities, billions of people remain offline. The conference aims to foster a stronger ITU that aids member countries in navigating technological changes and ensuring technology benefits all.

Approximately 3,000 participants are attending to discuss critical issues, including global connectivity, digital infrastructure resilience, emergency communications, and space-based connectivity. H.E.

Mr. Mohammed bin Ali Al Mannai, Qatar's Minister of Communications and Information Technology, expressed Qatar's commitment to international cooperation and the importance of the conference in shaping the telecommunications sector's future.