In his opening address Mr Moonsamy shared insights on the evolving nature of the role of public information and communications and the shift in mindset required by organisations to communicate effectively and build public trust with a special focus on engaging a multi-generational public audience. He mentioned that over the past 12 months there has been a rapid  increase in the usage of Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools in the field of communications. Mr Moonsamy emphasised the importance of including the topic of AI in the GNSSCOM discussions especially because of the role AI is playing in the evolving communications landscape. He reminded the Steering Committee to be mindful of the risks posed by using AI for communications during crisis communications and emphasised the need for policies and stringent governance over the usage of AI. He highlighted the importance of internal communications for fostering a healthy organisational culture to drive change and meet organisational priorities in a modern context. In closing he stated that all nuclear communicators should view themselves as a bridge that connects the nuclear industry with stakeholders and the public.  The GNSSCOM plays a similar role under the IAEA GNSSN added Mr Moonsamy.