This AI-generated podcast episode explains the transformative role of leadership in the education sector during the digital era, featuring insights from Dr. Marco Serrato, who serves as Vice President at Arizona State University and Professor of Global Strategy and Business Analytics at Thunderbird School of Global Management.

As the Learning Economy rapidly evolves—driven by the intersection of education, technology, and workforce development—leaders must adapt and anticipate future trends to remain at the forefront. In this podcast episode, Dr. Serrato's insights are explained, highlighting how digital technologies can be harnessed to foster innovation, inclusivity, and lifelong learning, and why new forms of educational leadership are crucial in navigating the challenges and opportunities of the modern educational landscape.

The Future of Educational Leadership in the Digital Age

Interview with Professor Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman, Board of Directors, ANACOM, Portugal. at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 31 August - 3 September 2025.

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GSR-25 INTERVIEWS: Professor Sandra Maximiano Chairwoman, Board of Directors, (ANACOM), Portugal

Interview with Hatem Samman,  Executive Director of Government Relations and Public Policy, TikTok at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 31 August - 3 September 2025.

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GSR-25 INTERVIEWS: Hatem Samman, Exec.Director, Government Relations and Public Policy, TikTok

Interview with Yulia Shlychkova, VP Government Affairs and Public Policy, AO Kaspersky Lab at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 31 August - 3 September 2025.

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GSR-25 INTERVIEWS: Yuliya Shlychkova, Vice-President, Kaspersky Lab

Interview with Barbee Ponder, General Counsel, Globalstar at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 31 August - 3 September 2025.

GSR-25 INTERVIEWS: Barbee Ponder, Vice President and General Counsel, Globalstar

Interview with Fatou Sow Kane, CEO, Expresso Senegal, at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 31 August - 3 September 2025.

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GSR-25 INTERVIEWS: Fatou Sow Kane Chief, Executive Officer, Expresso Senegal

Interview with Xavier Merlin, Board Member, ARCEP, France, at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 31 August - 3 September 2025.

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GSR-25 INTERVIEWS: Xavier Merlin, Board Member, (ARCEP), France

Interview with George Wiliam Thembo, Executive Director, Uganda Communications Commission, at the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-25), Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, 31 August - 3 September 2025.

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GSR-25 INTERVIEWS: George Wiliam Thembo Executive, Director, Uganda Communications Commission

Welcome to ITU Future Innovators Podcast.

In this episode, we’re launching into space—and exploring how youth are driving innovation, policy, and sustainability in the satellite and space law sectors.

Hamza Hameed and Roser Almenar, members of the ITU Secretary-General's Youth Advisory Board, unpack the role of AI in space, the importance of youth voices in shaping global policy, and how space technologies can bridge the digital divide.

From AI-powered satellites and space law to bridging the digital divide and empowering women in tech, this conversation dives deep into the real-world impact of youth-led initiatives in the space sector.

🌍 Topics covered include:

AI in space and liability challenges
Youth participation in space policy
Satellite connectivity and digital inclusion
Gender equality in ICT and space
How to get involved in the space sector

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🎧 This is Future Innovators—powered by ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies.

Recorded 11 July 2025

#FutureInnovators #YouthInTech #AIForGood #SpaceLaw #DigitalInclusion #WomenInICT #SatelliteConnectivity #SpaceSustainability #TechForImpact #YoungLeaders #globalpolicy 

ITU is the United Nations agency for digital technologies, driving innovation together with 194 Member States and a membership of some 900 private sector entities and academic institutions. Established over 150 years ago in 1865, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world.

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ITU Future Innovators | Youth, AI & the Future of Space with Hamza Hameed and Roser Almenar

In this episode of ITU Tech Monthly, we sit down with Irene Kaggwa, Programme Manager of Giga, the joint initiative by ITU and UNICEF working to connect every school in the world to the Internet.

🌐 Why it matters:

- Internet access transforms education, especially in remote and underserved communities.
- Giga empowers students, teachers, and governments with digital tools and inclusive learning.
- It’s not just about connectivity—it’s about equity, opportunity, and preparing youth for an AI-driven future.

🛠️ What you’ll learn:

- How Giga maps schools, mobilizes funding, and supports implementation
- The challenges of rural connectivity and how GIGA overcomes them
- Real-world stories of impact—from digital inclusion for children with disabilities to AI readiness in classrooms
- Upcoming milestones and global partnerships, including Google.org and the will.i.am Foundation

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🎧 Subscribe to ITU Tech Monthly for more insights into how technology is shaping a more inclusive world.

 #digitalinclusion  #techforgood  #educationtechnology   #aiforeducation   #digitalequity  #edtech

ITU is the United Nations agency for digital technologies, driving innovation together with 193 Member States and a membership of some 900 private sector entities and academic institutions. Established over 150 years ago in 1865, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world.

The materials contained on this podcast channel are for information purposes only. ITU expressly disclaims all liability to any person in respect of anything and in respect of the consequences of anything said or omitted to be said wholly or partly in reliance upon the whole or any part of the contents of this podcast channel. ITU is not responsible for any third party content which may be accessed through this podcast channel. ITU interviews and soundbites may be edited for content and duration. The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of the ITU.

ITU holds copyright in the information available on this podcast channel, unless otherwise stated. Copyright in any third-party materials found on this podcast channel must also be respected.

ITU Tech Monthly | Giga: How do you connect every school to the Internet

Marco Serrato serves as Vice President of Arizona State University‘s Learning Enterprise, which serves learners across their entire lifespan. Under this role, Marco collaborates with academic units and faculty across the university to identify and oversee opportunities to serve such learners.

Marco has a global understanding of higher education, including professional, executive and continuing education programs across different industries, geographies and emerging technology platforms. He has experience developing initiatives with private, governmental, and nongovernmental organizations in the United States, Latin America, Europe, Asia, Africa and the MENA region, including serving as emeritus board member and former chair of the International Consortium for University-based Executive Education (UNICON). He has also served as representative to the University Professionals for Continuing Education Association (UPCEA) and the Latin American and European Continuing Education Network (RECLA).

Prior to joining Arizona State University (ASU), Marco served as associate provost at The University of Chicago and as vice rector for continuing education at Tecnológico de Monterrey in Mexico. He also serves as professor of global strategy and business analytics at Thunderbird School of Global Management at Arizona State University and has experience as adjunct faculty at the PhD, master’s, executive education and undergraduate levels. Marco was a visiting scholar at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and has published more than thirty research papers on international peer-reviewed and conference journals, four books, and three book chapters. His contributions in the higher education landscape have been featured by international media including the World Economic Forum and the United Nations, among others.

Marco serves in several corporate and academic boards, including the American University in Cairo’s executive education council. He has also co-founded two start-ups that provide consulting and learning solutions in public and private sectors.

Originally from Mexico, Marco is a first-generation college graduate that holds a double-degree PhD in Industrial Engineering – Operations Research from Iowa State University and Industrial Engineering – Operations Management from Tecnológico de Monterrey.

The Future of Educational Leadership in the Digital Age

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