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ITU World Radiocommunication Seminar 2020 (WRS-20) Online

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The ITU organizes World Radiocommunication Seminars (WRS) on a biennial basis, in complement to the cycle of Regional Radiocommunication Seminars (RRS). WRS deal with the use of the radio-frequency spectrum and the satellite orbits, and, in particular, with the application of the provisions of the ITU Radio Regulations.
WRS-20 sessions will be organized in two parts as described below.​​​​
Fully Virtual Event​​​​
New Dates:  30 Nov - 11 Dec 2020

30 Nov - 4 Dec: Plenary Sessions (all)
7-11 Dec:  Workshops (IT​U-R Members only)​

1. WRS-20 PLENARY SESSIONS - New Dates: 30 November to 4 December 2020

New: WRS-20 being a fully virtual event, participation in the Plenary Sessions is open to all.

The seminar’s plenary sessions, provided with simultaneous interpretation, will cover general radiocommunication related matters, applications of ITU Radio Regulations provisions and trends in various radiocommunication services. ​The seminar sessions will be presented twice each day to accommodate participants located in the various time zones.​  ​​

2. WRS-20 WORKSHOPS - New Dates: 7 to 11 December 2020

Participation to the Workshops is restricted to ITU Member States and Academia as well as ITU-R Sector Members and Associates
The seminar’s workshops will enable participants to prepare t​heir own schedule, based on their interest, alternating between space and terrestrial services and between lectures and practical sessions. They will allow participants to get hands-on experience with ITU notification procedures as well as with the software and electronic publications made available by the Radiocommunication Bureau to the ITU membership. ​