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Deputy President of UKE attends the High-level Panel and the Regulators’ Roundtable at the WSIS Forum 2026

Deputy President of UKE attends the High-level Panel and the Regulators’ Roundtable at the WSIS Forum 2026

09 July 2026

Karol Krzywicki, Deputy President of UKE, took part today in a High-Level Panel on capacity building for the development of digital skills. One of the aims of the panel discussion was to explore ways of bridging the gaps on the path to full digital transformation.

Developing the skills needed to navigate a digital society is crucial to this process. Modern technologies, including the rapid development of artificial intelligence (AI), enable these gaps to be bridged and support the development of digital capacity and skills among various social groups.

In his statement, the Deputy President of UKE emphasised that UKE now combines its traditional role as a regulator of the electronic communications market with new functions, including that of the future Digital Services Coordinator (DSC). Our actions aimed at shaping a safe digital space for citizens focus on three main dimensions – infrastructural, regulatory, and education.

Karol Krzywicki pointed out that the overarching goal of UKE is to move from a model, in which citizens are merely recipients of digital services to one, in which they are active and informed participants in the digital ecosystem. He also emphasized that the key challenge of the coming years will be not only to ensure access to technology, but also to build the capacity to use it responsibly. Digital skills are becoming core competencies today. He also emphasized that the role of a modern regulator is not only to enforce regulations but also to strengthen society's digital resilience and build trust in new technologies. This will enable citizens not only to benefit from innovation but also to mindfully manage their data, protect their privacy and make responsible decisions in a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

Deputy President of UKE also took part in a roundtable of heads of national regulatory authorities from around the world, dedicated to exchanging views on the tools and actions necessary to implement the Best Practice Guidelines adopted during the Global Symposium for Regulators (GSR-26) in Ankara, in mid-May this year.