The Light Millennium Global is proud to present the following session in collaboration with the COALITION for the #CompulsoryPeaceICTsEdu Campaign#8. | – Updated on April 24, 2026

Empower the Future: An Invitation to the International Girls in ICT Day 2026 Virtual Session Exploring ICTs, AI, and Space Tech through the Eyes of the Next Generation

A Global Event Dedicated to: “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future”
In support of the 2026 International #GirlsInICT Day.

You are cordially invited:

📅 DATE: Saturday, April 25, 2026
TIME Zones: 11:00 a.m. EDT
17:00 CEST | 18:00 TR |
21:30 IND | 23:00 CH

🌐 PLATFORM: Virtual (Zoom/Webinar)

Link to REGISTER (Required): https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/7CDS9eQWSbi3xvhUtXMDEg

TENTATIVE PROGRAM : ICTs, AI, & Space Tech for Girls
April 25, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. ~  to 1:00 PM EST


WELCOMING REMARKS/CONCEPT

• Ms. BİRCAN ÜNVER, M.A., Moderator/Welcoming Remarks/Concept;
The Light Millennium Global, USA.

OPENING REMARKS

• Miss. RENEE ROBINSON, “Standing with Strength: Gladys West’s Life in STEM“
;
Freshman in the Science and Engineering Program at Manalapan High School, USA.

• Prof. ALEV TAŞKIN, “From Academy to Industry: The Rising Power of Women in the Field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTS);
Yıldız Technical University, Faculty Of Mechanical Engineering, Department Of Industry Engineering, Türkiye.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER:

Ms. ROSER ALMENAR, PhD., Candidate in AI & Space Law, University of Valencia in Spain;
Member, ITU Secretary General’s Youth Advisory Board, Representing EU;
Keynote title: “Dream, Connect, Belong: AI and Space Technologies for Every Girl“

STUDENT/YOUTH SPEAKERS (According to the first names):

• Miss. BHARATHI SENTHILKUMAR (India), “Architecting the Invisible: Neha Sharma and the Roadmap to 6G Connectivity”
; Bachelor of Engineering – BE Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering, Madras Institute of Technology, India.

• Miss. DURU SERT (USA), “A Pioneer Lighting the Path for Girls in STEM: Semahat Geldiay”
;
Student, Woodson High School, USA.

• Miss. FANG YITONG, “She Powers the Future: The Hidden Force Behind Supercomputing”
;
Tianhua College, Shanghai Normal University, China.

• Miss. JULIA KHABINSKIY, “What has STEM Taught Me?
 Girls Belong in It“;
11th-grade student in the Science and Engineering Program at Manalapan High School, USA.

• Miss. LALİN HASOĞLU, “Canan Dağdeviren: Turkish academic, physicist, material scientist, and associate professor at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology”
;
Junior at the Taft School in Watertown, USA.

• Miss. LARA EREN (USA), “Turkish astrophysicist Dilhan Ege Eryurt: On her major contributions to scientific research on the formation and evolution of the Sun and other main sequence stars”;
Freshman at Herricks High School and a 2023 alumna of the NY Ataturk School. 


• Miss. SHARMILA DEVI RK, “Dr. Muthayya Vanitha: Director of Chandrayaan – India’s second mission to the Moon”
; Student, Dr MGR Educational and Research Institute, India.

• Miss. SHI QINYGING “Silent Pioneering, Bright Future — The Inspiring Life of Wang Mingzhen”
;
Junior, School of Foreign Languages, Huzhou Normal University, China.

• Miss. SİNEM GÜL, “Not Meant To Belong-Moving Through The System, Not Around It: Shirley Ann
Jackson,” Darüşşafaka High School, Türkiye.

PANELISTS / CONCLUDING REMARKS

• BUKET ŞAHİN, “Atatürk’s Education Model: VILLAGE INSTITUTES was a revolution“
; Author & Freelance Documentary Producer, Türkiye/USA.

• GÖKŞEN ALTUNTAŞ ŞEN (TR), “Women Coding the Future: New Horizons with Artificial Intelligence and Technology”
; Data Office Manager, Doğuş Technology, Türkiye.

CONCLUDING REMARKS
•Amb. RODRIGO A. CARAZO, Member, United Nations Human Rights Committee in Geneva; Advisory Board Member, Advisory Board Member, The Light Millennium Global, USA.

THANK YOU NOTES
•Ms. VRUSHALI GAIKWAD, Thank You Notes
; Board Member, The Light Millennium Global, USA.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CLOSING


P.S: If the time permits, attending members of the COALITION will be invited for a brief reflection.

INTRODUCTION

[LMGlobal.Org – New York] The Light Millennium Global proudly presents the 8th session of the #CompulsoryPeaceICTsEdu campaign. This session is a vital episode in our sustained global advocacy for the Compulsory Integration of Peace and ICTs Education as an indispensable backbone of the global public education system, from Kindergarten to K-12, and Beyond. Building upon the foundations of our seven prior global sessions, we look toward the third phase of the Millennium Declaration (2030–2045) with a definitive vision for the United Nations Centenary (#UN100). Our mission is clear: to plant the seeds of this dual-education today so they may grow into the infrastructure of tomorrow. We advocate for this as a non-negotiable requirement for human advancement and global stability.

Dedicated to GPS pioneer Dr. Gladys B. West (1930-2026) and organized in support of International Girls in ICT Day, this forum is headlined by a keynote address from Ms. Roser Almenar, a member of the ITU Secretary General’s Youth Advisory Board. Her global perspective on AI and Space Law sets the stage for our ten student presenters from the USA, Türkiye, India, and China. These young researchers will profile their “STEM Idols,” bridging the gap between silent historical heroes and the future pioneers of AI, Space Tech, and Supercomputing.
We invite you to join us and witness the next generation as they shape a digital future rooted in the Compulsory Peace and ICTs framework.

Event Highlights: “My Idol in STEM” by Student Speakers

• Youth-Led Legacy Briefings: 10 student-speakers from the USA, Turkey, India, and China will profile their “Idol Women” in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Space, bridging the gap between historical pioneers and future aspirations.

• The GPS Foundation: A centerpiece tribute to Gladys West (1930–2026), the mathematician whose work on satellite geodesy and the “geoid” model provided the mathematical accuracy necessary for modern GPS.



II. Core Thematic Pillars of the Session

• Pillar 1: The Foundation of Strength (USA & The Global Legacy) The session opens with a historical anchor: “Standing with Strength: Gladys West’s Life in STEM.” This presentation sets the stage for the entire program, illustrating how foundational mathematics and personal resilience created the infrastructure for modern GPS. This narrative is completed later in the session with a modern reflection, “What has STEM Taught Me? Girls Belong in It,” bridging the gap between 20th-century pioneers and the 21st-century realization of belonging and advocacy.



• Pillar 2: The Evolution of Leadership (Turkey – From Roots to Frontiers) This theme tracks the trajectory of Turkish women in global science—from the foundational path-finding of pioneers like Semahat Geldiay to the cutting-edge heights of modern Astrophysics and Material Science (MIT). While these presentations are spaced throughout the program, they collectively demonstrate a spectrum of excellence that links historical educational roots to the most advanced scientific frontiers of today.



• Pillar 3: The Architects of the Invisible (India – Space & Connectivity) A deep dive into the massive scale of innovation, this pillar connects the physical exploration of deep space with the digital frameworks of the future. By highlighting the leadership of the Chandrayaan-2 Moon Mission alongside the strategic roadmap to 6G Connectivity, this theme illustrates how women are the primary architects of both the visible lunar frontier and the invisible digital networks that connect our world.



• Pillar 4: The Hidden Forces of Progress (China – Physics to Supercomputing) This pillar examines the “Silent Pioneers” who have shaped the digital era. By tracing the evolution from foundational Statistical Mechanics and physics to the modern power of Supercomputing, this narrative showcases how historical theoretical brilliance directly enables the high-performance computing and AI development that defines our current technological landscape.



• Coalition in Action: Active content contributions from LMGlobal.Org Coalition members, demonstrating a unified civil society front for the #SDG5 (Gender Equality) and #SDG9 (Innovation).

III. Event Description: Beyond the Vision

The “ICTs For Girls” session, held in observance of International Girls in ICT Day 2026, represents the concrete maturation of the Compulsory Peace & ICTs Education from Kindergarten to K-12, and Beyond – Campaign #8. Once an abstract advocacy concept, the session is now a robust, intergenerational forum where 10 girl speakers—the next generation of technical leaders—claim their place in the digital future.

Aligned with the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) theme “AI for Development: Girls Shaping the Digital Future,” the program features a structured dialogue between youth researchers and experts from the private sector and NGOs. By analyzing the intersection of Space Technology, Cybersecurity, and Human Advancement, participants will investigate how foundational education models—from the Turkish Village Institutions to modern STEM curricula—empower girls to transition from users of technology to its primary architects. This session is not just a celebration; it is a laboratory for the digital leadership of tomorrow.

IV. Expected Outcomes & Strategic Impact

The “ICTs For Girls” session is designed to move beyond commemorative dialogue toward measurable global impact. The session aims to achieve the following:

• Policy Recommendations: A formal summary of the session findings will be made publicly available and submitted to the United Nations DGC and ITU, advocating towards the permanent integration of Peace and ICTs education into core global K-12 curricula for the third phase of the Millennium Declaration (2030-2045), with a particular vision for the #UN100.

• A Digital Archive of Role Models: The creation of a permanent digital resource featuring the research and profiles of the female STEM icons presented by the students, serving as an ongoing educational tool for youth worldwide.

• Strengthened Digital Self-Efficacy: 100% of the student-speakers will demonstrate advanced capacity in synthesizing and presenting complex technical and historical data (AI, Geodesy, Space Tech) to a high-level global audience.

• Institutionalized Mentorship: Establishing direct professional links between the 10 youth speakers and members of the #CompulsoryPeaceICTsEdu Coalition and its technical advisory boards for ongoing career guidance and networking.

V. Guiding Questions for the Global Dialogue

To ensure the session moves beyond commemoration into actionable insight, the presentations and panel discussions will seek to address the following:

V.a) The Continuity of Brilliance: How do the “Hidden Forces” and historical legacies of pioneers like Gladys West and Wang Mingzhen provide the mathematical and ethical foundations for today’s AI and supercomputing developments?

V.b) Education as Infrastructure: Based on models like the Turkish Village Institutions, how can we transition from “informal” advocacy to a “compulsory” global K-12 curriculum that integrates Peace and ICT education as a fundamental human right?

V.c) Architecting Inclusion: In the roadmap to 6G and lunar exploration, what specific structural changes are needed to move girls from being “consumers” of digital tools to being the “chief architects” of our invisible connectivity?

V.d) The Bilingual Advantage: How does linguistic and cultural diversity (The Linguistic Matrix) act as a catalyst—rather than a barrier—in the collaborative global effort to use technology for human advancement?

V.d) Generational Handover: What concrete mentorship mechanisms can bridges the “experience gap” between retired pioneers and the 11-speaker youth vanguard to ensure a sustainable leadership pipeline in STEM?

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LEADING ORGANIZATION
The Light Millennium, Charitable Global Human Advancement Organization | LMGlobal.Org (2001, New York)

ACTIVELY PARTICIPATED ORGANIZATIONS & EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS #CompulsoryPeaceICTsEdu #Campaign#8:

● Atatürk Society of America (USA) 

● Center for International Communication of Ecological Civilization, Huzhou Normal University (China) 

● Dr. M.G.R. Educational Research Institute | DrMGREri (India) 

● Empowering Turkish American Community | ETAC (USA) 

● Shanghai Normal University Tianhua College (China)

● The Institution of Green Engineers | IGEN (India) 

● Turkish Women League of America & NY Atatürk School | TWLA_ATKB (USA) 

● Turkish Forum (International)

SPECIAL THANKS TO:
● Ms. Ursula Wynhoven, Director and Representative to the United Nations – New York, International Telecommunication Union | ITU.

● Ms. Jelena Komitas, Academic Supervisor of Mathematics and Science – Science & Engineering Magnet Program Supervisor, Manalapan High School, USA.

● Prof. Yang Jianchu, Hunzhou Normal University, China.

● Prof. Ning Qiang, Huzhou Normal University, China.

● Prof. L. Ramesh, Joint Registrar, Dr. MGR University; President, IGEN, India.

● Mr. Wayne Juhanzu, Director, China Great Wall Society.

● Ms. Tuğçe Engin Tabanlı, Innovation & Product Management at Group Manager | PMP, Doğuş Group, Türkiye.

● Ms. Hülya Koç, President, Empowering of Turkish American Community | ETAC, USA.

● Ms. Filiz Odabaş Geldiay, President, Turkish-American Society, USA.

Disclosure: This web page is an active document for the April 25th session.
– Updated on April 6, 2026.

Call For Participation: ICTs, AI, & Space Tech for Girls on April 25, 2026 (Virtual)

The Outcome of the prior #CompulsoryPeaceICTEdu Campaign#7:

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