ITU Industry Connect is a quarterly online dialogue series bringing together key players from across sectors to tackle emerging challenges in Child Online Protection (COP). Each session is designed as a dynamic, solution-oriented exchange, fostering collaboration between policymakers, technology leaders, civil society, academia, and international organizations.
Through 2-hour virtual discussions, the series aims to build collective strategies, share insights and good practices, and promote a safer digital world for children.
· Foster cross-sectoral dialogue on the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in COP.
· Facilitate direct engagement between policymakers and industry leaders on current and emerging trends.
· Encourage the sharing of innovative practices and approaches from across the digital ecosystem.
· Identify actionable solutions to support global and local efforts in protecting children online.
· Leverage ITU’s role as a neutral convener to promote inclusive, multi-stakeholder collaboration.