Seizo Onoe
@ITUTSBDirector
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Director of the ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau @ITUstandards Bringing the benefits of standards and technology to people everywhere
Geneva, Switzerland
Joined February 2023
Today at TSB all-staff meeting, I had the opportunity to reflect with my colleagues on this year’s achievements. We delivered meaningful results across the board. I am proud of our team — and ready to push even further in the year ahead.
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The TSB Director’s CxO Roundtable took place in Munich, bringing together high-level industry executives for a valuable discussion on industry priorities and related standardization activities. Thanks to @RohdeSchwarz for hosting. The communiqué is here: https://t.co/ksC0g7izHl
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Chief industry executives met in Munich 🇩🇪 for @ITUTSBDirector's CxO Roundtable, discussing emerging #tech & #telecom standardization priorities. Industry leaders highlighted pressing #standardization needs for: 🔹Trusted & Responsible #AI 🔹Scaling #datacenters for AI 🔹 NTN &
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A powerful start today in Johannesburg at #AIforGood Impact Africa during @aiexpoafrica as government and international leaders came together to discuss how AI governance and global standards can strengthen international cooperation. Chen Jiangyao, Director of the AI Division
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The Robotics for Good Youth Challenge South Africa has officially begun, with @ITUTSBDirector, Director of the Telecommunication Standardization Bureau (@ITU) opening the ceremony! Welcoming over 30 talented teams from across the country, this prestigious South African National
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Honored to open @ITUstandards Study Group 13 meeting in Tashkent🇺🇿. Many thanks to Uzbekistan for the warm hospitality. SG13 continues to lead innovation—from quantum communications and AI-native networks to 5G and beyond—through global standards that move us forward together.
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As we celebrate #WorldStandardsDay, I reflect on how standards power international collaboration in AI, quantum, climate action, and development. We’re committed to inclusion, consensus, and impact for a better world.
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The world needs trusted technical standards more than ever, based on broader participation than ever before, says ITU's Seizo Onoe.
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TODAY: @ITUTSBDirector @ITUstandards @ITUEurope pleased to visit leading research labs in #Athens 🇬🇷and benefit from an executive briefing on ongoing work on #Quantum, #HellasQCI, #Photonics, #Sensing... Thx @PCRL7 @NTUA & Department of Informatics & Telecom at #NKUA
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TODAY: In #Athens, ComITU CEPT kicks off its four-day meeting, with an inspirational workshop on ITU-T IMPACT: Where can ITU-T make an impact and where can we impact ITU-T? @ITUstandards
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Under the @MIC_JAPAN funded project on AI Tech & Standards, ITU & @MCMC_RASMI held a workshop in Kuala Lumpur (9–12 Sept). 90+ participants from 🇲🇾🇮🇩🇧🇳🇹🇱🇹🇭🇰🇭🇲🇳🇱🇦🇵🇰 joined sessions on BSG, AI standards & governance, Innovation Café & launch of MyTMAP2030. 👏Thanks to all partners.
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It was great to welcome the @GSMA Director General and team to ITU. A pleasure to reconnect with @VivekBadrinath and have a productive exchange on future collaboration.
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Honored to join the 2nd Pacific ICT Ministers Dialogue in Suva. Strengthening bonds between the Pacific Islands and ITU is key to advancing universal connectivity and sustainable digital transformation. Thank you to Fiji, PNG and the Pacific Islands Forum for hosting.
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This year’s #AIforGood Global Summit marked a bold move to a new venue at Palexpo—and it was a great success! The summit delivered many concrete outcomes and new collaborations. Thank you to everyone who joined us in Geneva. Let’s meet again next year!
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This week in Geneva has been full of energy and inspiration. I was grateful for the chance to connect with so many delegates at #WSIS and #AIforGood. Our partnership with ITU members remains strong and essential.
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Proud to launch the new AI Standards Exchange Database alongside our partners. This tool will support clarity, collaboration, and coherence across the fast-moving AI standards landscape. https://t.co/Ox9TsX4fFQ
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Today, I spoke on how trusted, inclusive standards are essential to shaping an AI-driven future. Standards turn innovation into global solutions—building confidence, fostering investment, and helping societies thrive.
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I shared how #AIforGood is helping connect innovators across regions, economies, and generations. Standards, skills, and inclusion are the keys to closing the gap. Let’s build together.
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Welcome to the Grand Finale of the Robotics for Good Youth Challenge in Geneva!🤖🌍 After national championships around the world, these young innovators have truly amazed us. Congratulations to all participants—you are the future of tech!
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Grateful to join the launch of our AI Skills Coalition training for ambassadors. With the support of @UNITAR and over 50 partners, we’re creating a global learning community for informed, inclusive AI policy.
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I was pleased to join the launch of the #AI Hub for Sustainable Development in Italy on 20 June 2025. A key step to advance AI-driven growth across 14 African countries🌍 Next stop: #AIforGood, 8–11 July in Geneva. Let’s shape the future of AI together. @ITU @UNDP @MIMIT_GOV
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