The Future of Community and Mobility Week
ITU: 160 years of connecting the world
United Nations
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)'s week-long exhibition will mark its 160th anniversary by showcasing its role in advancing global connectivity and building a safer, more affordable, accessible, sustainable, resilient, and inclusive digital future for all. Aligning with World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (May 17), the exhibit will highlight ITU’s collaboration with governments, industry, and civil society to expand digital access and fast-track sustainable development.
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Exhibition
- Space
- Robots
- Others
- universal connectivity
| Transmission of simultaneous interpretation | Not provided |
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| Language of interpretation | Japanese and English |
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Track Programme
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Date of
the event -
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2025.05.13[Tue]
2025.05.18[Sun]
09:00 ～ 21:00
(Venue Open 09:00)
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- Venue
- Pavilion
- UN Pavilion
Programme details
As ITU observes its 160th anniversary in 2025, it is seizing this moment to shape a better digital future for all. ITU will host a one-week exhibition during the theme week on the future of community and mobility, highlighting its role in fostering international cooperation, connecting the unconnected, and ensuring that digital technologies drive meaningful change.
Through various mediums, visitors will experience ITU’s impact in everyday life—from the phones in our hands to the satellites in the sky. Coinciding with World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (May 17), this exhibit will celebrate ITU’s past and inspire future collaboration to ensure technology benefits everyone, everywhere.
Reports
【Reflection】
The ITU’s 160th Anniversary Exhibition at Expo 2025 successfully raised international awareness of the Union’s pivotal role in advancing universal meaningful connectivity. Held over six days as part of the “Future of Community and Mobility” theme week, the exhibition offered visitors a highly visual and interactive experience, showcasing ITU’s historic achievements, ongoing initiatives, and future aspirations.
One of the most notable outcomes was the effectiveness of “physical storytelling” in communicating complex technological topics in an accessible and engaging manner. By making abstract issues tangible, the exhibition helped a wide audience — including members of the public, students, and professionals — to better understand the importance of ITU’s work in building a more connected world. Timed to coincide with World Telecommunication and Information Society Day on 17 May, the exhibition further highlighted ITU’s global mission and long-standing commitment to inclusive digital transformation.
【Post EXPO Initiatives】
Following the exhibition, ITU has been leveraging the momentum generated at Expo 2025 to deepen engagement with stakeholders across key areas of digital development. The exhibition materials have been adapted for global dissemination, ensuring that the content continues to reach diverse audiences worldwide.
Furthermore, the exhibition itself was restructured and relocated to Palexpo in Geneva, where it was showcased during the WSIS+20 and AI for Good summits. This new presentation allowed ITU to extend the reach of its 160th anniversary legacy to an even broader international audience. Building on the experience and success of the Expo, the exhibition now serves as an ongoing platform for sharing ITU’s vision and activities, supporting continued dialogue and cooperation in the pursuit of inclusive and sustainable digital futures.
Co-organiser
The International Telecommunication Union
The Future of Community and Mobility Week
ITU: 160 years of connecting the world
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU)'s week-long exhibition will mark its 160th anniversary by showcasing its role in advancing global connectivity and building a safer, more affordable, accessible, sustainable, resilient, and inclusive digital future for all. Aligning with World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (May 17), the exhibit will highlight ITU’s collaboration with governments, industry, and civil society to expand digital access and fast-track sustainable development.
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2025.05.13[Tue]
09:00～21:00
(Venue Open 09:00)
- Pavilion
- * Programme times and content are subject to change. Any changes will be announced on this website and via the ticket booking system.
- * The schedule is subject to change depending on the organiser's circumstances.
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