ITU Kaleidoscope 2026 – Academic Conference Awards
International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Global
Next cycle
Annually (16th edition held in 2026 during AI for Good Global Summit)
Region
Global
Funder type
International Organization
For
Nonprofits & charities
Eligible organizations
Researchers, Universities, Research institutions, Industry researchers
Sectors
Artificial Intelligence, Quantum computing, Telecommunications, Sustainable development
About this program
Peer-reviewed academic conference held under the auspices of AI for Good Global Summit. Papers evaluated on content, originality, clarity, relevance, and significance for future standards/policy. Best Paper Awards and Young Author Recognition certificates (for authors under 30) presented annually.
What this program funds
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) presents Best Paper Awards and Young Author Recognition certificates through the ITU Kaleidoscope 2026 academic conference, held annually under the auspices of the AI for Good Global Summit. The 2026 edition marks the 16th year of the conference.
Researchers, universities, research institutions, and industry researchers are eligible to submit papers. The program accepts work in artificial intelligence, quantum computing, telecommunications, sustainable development, and standards. Papers are evaluated on content, originality, clarity, relevance, and significance for future standards and policy.
Best Paper Awards are presented to top submissions. Young Author Recognition certificates are awarded to authors under 30. The conference operates on an annual cycle, with no application deadline listed in available materials.
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