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AI for Good Global Summit

Programme

 

ITU Regional Standardization Forum for Arab Region
Cairo, Egypt, 20 December 2015

Contact: tsbworkshops@itu.int

Sunday, 20 December 2015

​08:30 - 09:30Registration
​09:30 - 10:10​Opening Session           
​10:10-10:30​Coffee Break & Group Photo
​10:30 - 11:05

Session 1: Introduction to ITU-T Standardization Process

This session will provide an introduction to the ITU, the ITU-T standardization process, the work of study groups, the roles of secretariat and Members respectively.

​11:05 - 11:35​​Session 2: Overview of key documents and terms used in study groups and WTSA meetings

This session discuss the meanings of terms used in study groups and WTSA meetings such as Resolution, ITU-T Recommendations, base texts, TDs, contributions, reports, technical report/paper. Work item, work programme etc.
       
​11:35 - 12:35 Session 3: Setting up a National Standardization Secretariat for ITU-T

Participation by national governments, industry members, technical experts and policy leaders in the work of ITU on global telecommunication standardization requires appropriate resources and a practical organizational and management structure within their country to effectively use those resources.  This session describes the functions, benefits and means to establish such national-level processes and organizations, referred to as a National Standardization Secretariat (NSS). 

(Presentations from countries in the region would also be encouraged e.g Egypt or UAE.)

​12:35 - 13:00 Session 4: Hot topics at WTSA for Arab Region

This session will discuss the hot topics from the Arab region for WTSA-16 meeting.

13:00 - 14:00​Lunch
​14:00 - 14:35Session 5: Guidelines for effective preparation

This session will discuss the preparation that needs to take place before a study group meeting and WTSA, including the definition of key objectives by delegates and delegations.

​14:35 - 15:45​Session 6: Training on drafting effective and timely contributions

This will be a hands-on session on how to structure the content for contributions for study group meetings and WTSA. The session will also discuss the rules and modalities for submission of contributions.

15:45 - 16:00​Coffee Break
​16:00 - 17:00​Session 7: Training on presenting contributions and responding to queries during meetings

This session will demonstrate how to present contributions orally during study group and WTSA meetings and how to respond to questions about the contributions.


​17:00 - 17:30Session 8: ​Tips on negotiation at study group meetings and WTSA

This session will provide some general tips and advice on how to negotiate with other delegates at study group and WTSA meetings in order to achieve the delegate/delegation’s objectives.

​17:30 - 18:00​Closing Session

 *To be confirmed