For the past few years, I have been a supporter of the professional development opportunities from the International Telecommunications Society. The organization offers a number of complimentary webinars with speakers and researchers from around the world sharing their expertise. The sessions cover current topics of interest for professionals concerned about issues relevant to the digital economy.
Here are the first three scheduled for 2015:
- January 28, 2025: Broadband and Climate Action: Why Digital Policy is Climate Policy. This session includes Professor Dr. Monika Köppl-Turyna (EcoAustria), Dr. Wolfgang Briglauer (EcoAustria) and Joe Rowsell (TELUS) to explore how telecom can drive climate action.
As the climate changes, broadband technology has emerged as a powerful, untapped resource for driving down carbon emissions across industries and communities. Yet, despite its vast potential to transform our approach to energy use and efficiency, the climate benefits of broadband are often overlooked. - February 18, 2025: Satellite Technology and the Future of Space Regulation. This webinar will feature distinguished guest speaker Professor Rob Frieden (Penn State University).
As countries and private sector entities race to capitalize on the potential of space, the need for a solid legal framework to govern activities beyond Earth has become urgent. Navigating the complex and often conflicting landscape of international and domestic space regulations is challenging, especially with jurisdictional gaps and inconsistent space policies across countries. - March 25, 2025: Digital Connectivity and Urban Mobility: The Future of MaaS and Autonomous Vehicles. Featured guest speakers include prominent Canadian academics Dr. Betsy Donald (Queens U) and Dr. Shauna Brail (U Toronto) and award-winning journalist John Lorinc.
As cities face mounting pressure from population growth, traffic congestion, and climate change, how can digital technologies fundamentally reshape urban mobility systems to address these challenges? The future of transportation isn’t just about moving people more efficiently—it’s about rethinking the very infrastructure that defines how cities operate.
Each webinar starts at 9:30am (Eastern) and is scheduled for an hour.
Why not start your year off with a plan for ongoing professional development? See you online at these sessions.