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6 May 2026
MDPI Webinar | World Telecommunication and Information Society Day, 15 May 2026
To commemorate World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026, MDPI is honored to host a special webinar highlighting the role of digital technologies and connectivity in strengthening resilience in an increasingly connected world.
With the theme “Digital Lifelines: Strengthening Resilience in a Connected World”, this event underscores the importance of inclusive, secure, and reliable ICT systems in enabling societies to respond effectively to challenges and disruptions.
Through this webinar, we will bring together researchers and experts to share insights on emerging technologies and innovations shaping the future of digital communication and resilience.
Join us as we celebrate World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026, reflecting on current progress and exploring how digital connectivity can support a more inclusive and resilient future.
Keywords: digital transformation; connectivity; innovation; information society; internet of things (IoT); smart cities; technology; infrastructure; transformation; cybersecurity
Date: 15 May 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. CET | 4:00 p.m. AEST | 2:00 p.m. CST Asia
Webinar ID: 834 1111 4043
Website: https://sciforum.net/event/WTaISDW2
Register now for free!
| Speaker/Presentation | Timing in CEST | Timing in CST Asia |
| MDPI Introduction | 8:00–8.10 a.m. | 2:00–2:10 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Leandros Maglaras The Dual Role of Artificial Intelligence and LLM in Cybersecurity |
8:10–8:30 a.m. | 2:10–2.30 p.m. |
| Prof. Dr. Ivan Serina Resilient Water Systems in a Connected World: Advances in AI, Sensing, and Optimization |
8.30–8:50 a.m. | 2:30–2:50 p.m. |
| Dr. Lorenzo Mucchi Wireless Body Area Networks as Digital Lifelines for Resilient Healthcare |
8:50–9:10 a.m. | 2:50–3:10 p.m. |
| Q&A Session | 9:10–9:30 a.m. | 3:10–3:30 p.m. |
| Closing of Webinar | 9:30–9:40 a.m. | 3:30–3:40 p.m. |
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with information on how to join the webinar. Registrations with academic institutional email addresses will be prioritized.
Unable to attend? Register anyway, and we will let you know when the recording is available for viewing.
Webinar Keynote Speakers:
- Prof. Dr. Leandros Maglaras, School of Computing, Edinburgh University, United Kingdom;
- Prof. Dr. Ivan Serina, Dept. of Information Engineering, University of Brescia, Italy;
- Dr. Lorenzo Mucchi, Department of Information Engineering, University of Florence, Italy.
