Connecting the Unconnected: Doreen Bogdan-Martin

Connecting the Unconnected: Doreen Bogdan-Martin

June 28, 2026 · 35 min · Season 4 · Episode 15

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Brad Smith discusses with Doreen Bogdan-Martin how to connect the 2.2 billion people still offline and the role of technology in expanding opportunities.

Brad Smith sits down with Doreen Bogdan, Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union, to discuss what it will take to connect the 2.2 billion people still offline. They explore how connectivity, AI, and global partnerships can expand opportunity, strengthen resilience, and help ensure the next generation of technology benefits more people.

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Host: Brad Smith

Guest: Doreen Bogdan-Martin

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Organizations: International Telecommunication Union

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