World Telecommunication and Information Society Day 2026 theme
Why in the news
The world marked the information-society day on May 17, 2026, with a theme linking connectivity to resilience.
Key facts
- Date: May 17.
- Theme 2026: Digital Lifelines, with resilience in a connected world as the message.
- Focus: how ICTs and the internet help narrow the digital divide.
- Commemorates: the ITU (International Telecommunication Union), founded in 1865.
About the day
- It is a global observance tied to the ITU’s founding anniversary.
- It draws attention to access, connectivity and information technology for all.
Exam angle
- Date: May 17; linked body: ITU.
- ITU founding year: 1865.
- Related term: digital divide.