​​ By Moses Okello, Bureau Chief, East Africa

Media registration is now open for ITU’s Global Symposium for Regulators, the world’s pre-eminent gathering of the global information and communication technology (ICT) regulatory community. The event will be held in Kampala, Uganda, from 1 to 4 July 2024.

The Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 (GSR-24) theme, “Regulation for Impact”, emphasizes ITU’s commitment to creating a regulatory environment conducive to innovation while prioritizing the safety, privacy, and rights of digital users worldwide.

This year’s event will address regulatory innovation for universal and meaningful connectivity. GSR-24 will also feature thematic sessions covering AI, robotics, climate, space, and digital financial services.

The four-day meeting will bring together policy-makers, regulators, industry and academia. GSR-24 is hosted by the Government of Uganda and will be chaired by Executive Director of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) Nyombi George William Thembo,.​

Briefly :                        

Date: 1-4 July, 2024

Location: Speke Resort and Convention Center, Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda

​Sessions open to media (with webcast available for reporters covering remotely):

​​Opening Ceremony, Tuesday 2 July 2024, 11:00-12:00 EAT (08:00-09:00 GMT)

Press conference, Tuesday 2 July 2024, 12:00-12:30 EAT (09:00-09:30 GMT)

High-Level Segment, Tuesday 2 July 2024, 14:00-15:15 EAT (11:00-12:15 GMT)

​Closing Ceremony, Thursday 4 July 2024, 12:00-12:30 EAT (09:00-09:30 GMT)

​Accreditation: All journalists are required to register in advance. Media accreditation to GSR-24 is open to working members of the media with reporting responsibilities. Please review ITU Media Accreditation Guidelines when submitting an accreditation request.