Challenging the resource-intensive "bigger is better" trend of Large Language Models (LLMs), this webinar introduced the Expressive Neural Network (ENN). This novel architecture rethinks

Challenging the resource-intensive "bigger is better" trend of Large Language Models (LLMs), this webinar introduced the Expressive Neural Network (ENN). This novel architecture rethinks activation functions using classical signal processing (Discrete Cosine Transform), resulting in enhanced flexibility, faster convergence, and significantly smaller, more energy-efficient AI models.

ENNs demonstrate how traditional signal processing can inspire next-generation AI, enabling efficient edge computing in resource-constrained environments. This approach prioritizes expressiveness over sheer size for future neural networks. The webinar featured speaker Ana Pérez-Neira, moderated by Ian F. Akyildiz and Alessia Magliarditi. It was organized by the ITU Journal on Future and Evolving Technologies (ITU-J FET).

A technical webinar on new World Telecommunication/ICT (WTI) Indicators provided insights into their relevance, implementation, and data submission to the ITU. Participants learned about common

A technical webinar on new World Telecommunication/ICT (WTI) Indicators provided insights into their relevance, implementation, and data submission to the ITU. Participants learned about common challenges and practical solutions for enhancing data quality and comparability.

This activity was organized under the ITU's EU-funded project, "Promoting and Measuring Universal and Meaningful Connectivity." Implemented by the ICT Data and Analytics Division (IDA), the project aims to strengthen statistical capacities in developing countries through various webinars and workshops.

This technical webinar targeted professionals compiling ICT household statistics, aiming to improve data quality on individuals' ICT access and use in ITU member states. Participants learned best

This technical webinar targeted professionals compiling ICT household statistics, aiming to improve data quality on individuals' ICT access and use in ITU member states. Participants learned best practices for gathering data through household surveys.

Organized under the ITU project "Promoting and Measuring Universal and Meaningful Connectivity," and funded by the European Union, this activity strengthens the statistical capacities of national statistical offices and regulatory authorities, particularly in developing countries. The ICT Data and Analytics Division (IDA) implements these webinars and workshops.

This technical webinar, designed for national statistics offices and government agencies conducting ICT household surveys, covered ITU's data collection and validation processes. Participants

This technical webinar, designed for national statistics offices and government agencies conducting ICT household surveys, covered ITU's data collection and validation processes. Participants learned about new recommendations for ICT skills data and how to reduce response burden by submitting simple CSV files.

Organized under the EU-funded ITU project "Promoting and Measuring Universal and Meaningful Connectivity," this activity strengthens the statistical capacities of NSOs and regulatory authorities, particularly in developing countries, through webinars and workshops by the ICT Data and Analytics Division (IDA).

This technical webinar aimed to improve the quality of ICT Price Baskets (IPB) data collected by ITU member states. It provided compilers of ICT service price statistics with detailed

This technical webinar aimed to improve the quality of ICT Price Baskets (IPB) data collected by ITU member states. It provided compilers of ICT service price statistics with detailed methodological explanations and practical exercises using sample datasets.

The activity was part of the EU-funded ITU project, "Promoting and Measuring Universal and Meaningful Connectivity." Implemented by the ICT Data and Analytics Division (IDA), the project strengthens the statistical capacities of national statistical offices and regulatory authorities, especially in developing countries, through a series of webinars and workshops.

Indigenous Peoples already lead in "green jobs," integrating cultural values and protecting 80% of global biodiversity. Transforming economies through Indigenous-led solutions requires uplifting

Indigenous Peoples already lead in "green jobs," integrating cultural values and protecting 80% of global biodiversity. Transforming economies through Indigenous-led solutions requires uplifting these movements and stories, necessitating a shift in philanthropy and "impact investing" from privileged circles.

In this panel, Sikowis (Plains Cree/Saulteaux), Nick Estes (Lower Brule Sioux Tribe), and Alexis Bunten (Unangan/Yupik) explore colonial-capitalism. They discuss how Indigenous-led strategies offer a pathway toward an equitable and regenerative future.

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Episode #8 of Meeting of the Minds features futurists Gerd Leonhard and