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In a world shaped by generational shifts, gender inclusion, and geographic diversity, the role of National Data Centres (NDCs) in advancing the CTBT verification regime is more critical and more dynamic than ever.
In this keynote, Magdalene Wanyaga a geoscientist, draws on her hands-on experience with the CTBTO’s International Monitoring System (IMS), the International Data Centre (IDC), and On-Site Inspection (OSI) training to reflect on how NDCs stand at the intersection of technology, people, and policy.
She explores how NDCs are not just technical infrastructure, but human-centered institutions that hold the power to foster inclusion across genders, promote intergenerational knowledge transfer, and ensure global participation, particularly through initiatives such as the National Data Centres for All. From mentorship and capacity-building to policy engagement and representation, Magdalene outlines a vision on how NDCs can serve both as mirrors and makers of a more equitable verification community.
As the world evolves, so must the verification community. This keynote calls for intentional and inclusive investment in NDCs; ensuring that those shaping the CTBT today truly reflect the world we want to protect tomorrow.
