 Innovation is key to our future. It's about taking risks and not being afraid of trying something new. In the spirit of driving innovation at a global scale, ITU, with the support of the UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority, is establishing iCode, the International Centre of Digital Innovation to develop community-driven digital-based solutions to real-life challenges. There is a growing digital innovation divide. Through iCode, we want to provide a safe space for members and stakeholders to develop innovative strategies that accelerate digital transformation and the achievement of the sustainable development goals. We need to establish a culture of digital innovation and we need this culture to be integrated with the national development agendas and activities. From our experience, digital innovation must be a top priority for every nation. iCode identifies, supports and accelerates ITU products and services that enable societies to achieve meaningful connectivity. Our goal is to bring together partners from multiple sectors, together with member states, to create networks of expertise through which innovative products, services and systems can be developed, brought to market and scaled up for impact. Through iCode, we aim to achieve faster and everlasting results in the field of ICT for development. Innovation comes in cycles and innovation never stops. Things are happening at ITU and today we invite you to get connected, try new ideas, do things differently and to join iCode.