The United States has announced its support for Jennifer Warren as a candidate for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Radio Regulations Board (RRB). The election is scheduled to take place at the ITU Plenipotentiary Conference in Doha, Qatar, in November 2026.
Jennifer Warren has over thirty-five years of experience across government, private sector, and academic roles. She has participated actively in the ITU and other international organizations. Warren is recognized for her expertise in regulatory matters related to spectrum and space issues.
A statement from the U.S. Department of State said: "Ms. Warren is a seasoned senior executive, having served in government, the private sector, and academia for more than thirty-five years. During this time, she has been an active participant in and supporter of the ITU and other international bodies. She is recognized as a multi-sectoral advocate and regulatory expert in national and international frameworks, with a specific focus on spectrum and space matters."
The Department also stated: "If elected, Ms. Warren will bring deep subject matter expertise, experience, and integrity to the work of the RRB."
The announcement highlights continued U.S. commitment to leadership within the ITU and emphasizes the importance of international cooperation on radiocommunications policy: "The United States’ support of Ms. Warren’s candidacy demonstrates our longstanding support for strong U.S. leadership at the ITU as well as the ITU’s critical role in strengthening international radiocommunications frameworks."
