The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) opened in New Delhi, India, where policy-makers, industry leaders and tech experts will meet to consider global actions to reinforce the standardization work of ITU, the UN Agency for Digital Technologies.
The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-24) opened in New Delhi, India, where policy-makers, industry leaders and tech experts will meet to consider global actions to reinforce the standardization work of ITU, the UN Agency for Digital Technologies.
The opening ceremony highlighted the push for universal connectivity, the need for ethical artificial intelligence (AI), the critical importance of consensus, and how digital inclusion can make a meaningful difference in people's lives.
“The objective of WTSA is to work on global standards. So, from that point of view, with this event that is taking place here, we are working on both standards and services, and both have been brought to one platform today," said he. “Whatever standards we set in this field, this will set the path of our future. Therefore security, dignity and equity — on these principles we have to work, and this should be the centre stage of our discussion. Our objective should be that no country, no region and no community should be left behind the in this digital era."
Held every four years, WTSA sets out priorities for experts from around the world who work year-round to develop the international standards established by ITU. The first WTSA ever held in the Asia-Pacific region will run from 15 to 24 October.
ITU's standardization work is driven by the contributions and consensus decisions of ITU's membership, including 194 Member States and over 1000 member companies, universities, and international and regional organizations.
ITU and partners kicked off the proceedings with the Global Standards Symposium (GSS-24) and celebrations of World Standards Day on 14 October. Communications ministers, industry leaders and tech experts at GSS-24 showcased new innovation, exchanged insights and shared aspirations for international standards development.