World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is an international day that is celebrated every year on May 17 around the globe. The day offers the chance to explore how digital innovation can help connect everyone and unlock sustainable prosperity for all. It was proclaimed in November 2006 by the International Telecommunication Union Plenipotentiary Conference in Antalya, Turkey, to be celebrated annually on May 17. The day also marks the anniversary of the signing of the first International Telegraph Convention and the creation of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). As World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024 nears, here’s all you need to know about the history and significance of the day.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024 Date

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2024 will be celebrated on Friday, May 17.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day History

In November 2006, the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Antalya, Turkey, decided to celebrate both World Telecommunication Day and World Information Society Day on May 17 as World Telecommunication and Information Society Day. The updated Resolution 68 invites Member States and Sector Members to celebrate the day annually by organizing appropriate national programmes with a view to stimulating reflection and exchanges of ideas on the theme adopted by the Council, debating the various aspects of the theme with all partners in society and formulating a report reflecting national discussions on the issues underlying the theme.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day Significance

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day is an important day that promotes the importance of addressing common challenges such as cybersecurity, digital literacy, and the ethical use of technology. It fosters dialogue and collaboration among stakeholders at the national, regional, and international levels.

World Telecommunication and Information Society Day encourages individuals and organisations to harness the power of technology to address pressing societal challenges and improve quality of life.

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