{"id":291,"date":"2023-02-07T15:56:10","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T15:56:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/?page_id=291"},"modified":"2025-08-22T02:18:34","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T02:18:34","slug":"ep13","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/ep13\/","title":{"rendered":"Episode #13: Architecting the Web of Things"},"content":{"rendered":"    <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n        <div data-span=\"12\">\n                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:80%\">    <section>\n        <div class=\"ituContainer grid\">\n                                                <div data-span=\"10\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ep13-1024x576.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ep13-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ep13-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ep13-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ep13-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/ep13-2048x1152.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This webinar was part of ITU\u2019s <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>webinar series on Digital transformation for cities and communities<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Episode 13 was organized by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and was coordinated with the Web of Things WG of the World Wide Web Consortium (W3C).<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Web of Things (WoT) is an emerging concept that aims to enable interoperability among Internet of Thing (IoT) platforms and applications. By using standardized web technologies and architecture, WoT has significant potential to boost the effectiveness of IoT platforms and applications across sectors. This webinar examined the nature of WoT and its potential in smart city applications in particular. It looked at the building blocks and architectural aspects that describe the key feature and functions of WoT. This unique webinar was joined by WoT experts who shared their experience in implementing WoT and used cases that highlight its applicability in the smart city and IoT contexts. \u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button gb-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/itu.zoom.us\/rec\/play\/5IcIYe31pKsPRailQ27XhMI-vNTscPnLbo6g1SzLqLMe5d9wsCw8GdJNQzSQCDWMME5rd206C7SbjU3i.dcJldmtanzRphZPh?continueMode=true\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#0693e3;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch Webinar Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button gb-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-text-color has-background has-custom-font-size wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=Lq9rzV8Gmrk&amp;list=PLpoIPNlF8P2PQ-vazNLIVp43CEGcChHPC&amp;index=13&amp;pp=iAQB\" style=\"border-radius:5px;color:#ffffff;background-color:#0693e3;padding-top:10px;padding-right:1em;padding-bottom:10px;padding-left:1em;font-size:20px;line-height:1.2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Watch on YouTube<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Note:&nbsp;<em>The views and opinions expressed by the presenters during this event are solely those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent, reflect, or constitute the official stance, policy, or position of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) or its secretariat.<\/em><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                                                <div data-span=\"2\">\n                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Organized by:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:98%\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"101\" height=\"117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/itu-logo.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-251\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-black-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Related Information:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/md\/T17-TSB-CIR-0359\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Invitation Letter<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Digital transformation for cities and communities Webinar Series<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ITU-T Smart Sustainable Cities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/studygroups\/2022-2024\/20\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">ITU-T Study Group 20: IoT and smart cities and communities<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/webinars\/20220203\/Documents\/LOP%20-%20DT4CC%20ep13.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Participants<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/Workshops-and-Seminars\/Documents\/Voluntary%20Contribution.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Voluntary Contribution<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact: <a href=\"mailto:u4ssc@itu.int\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cristina Bueti<\/a>\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color\">Programme<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-000df2e41a00abe7fbf358921c257559 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-9256925832e146f37749fb3cc93879b6 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>15:00 &#8211; 15:05 Opening Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/tsbdir\/Pages\/Chaesub-Lee\/biography.aspx\">Chaesub Lee<\/a><\/strong>, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-f2cf71866c7aad15d35ea1b7530ddfc4 is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>15:05 &#8211; 16:55 Session 1: The Web of Things for Smart Sustainable Cities<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Interoperability is the foundation of a smart sustainable city. It enables the seamless integration of IoT and other digital applications and services. This session will explore the unique features of the Web of Things, discuss how WoT may solve the interoperability challenge, and discuss their potential to contribute to adopting a standard-based approach to smart sustainable cities. \u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Moderator<\/strong>: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/Ramy%20Ahmed%20Fathy\/\">Ramy Ahmed Fathy<\/a>\u200b<\/strong>, Vice-chairman, ITU-T Study Group 20, ITU, Director, Digital Services Planning and Risk Assessment, National Telecom Regulatory Authority, Egypt\u200b<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/Gyu%20Myoung%20Lee\/\">Gyu Myoung Lee<\/a><\/strong>\u200b, Professor, Liverpool John Moores University (LJMU) and Q4\/20 Rapporteur \u200b[<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/webinars\/20220203\/Documents\/01-Gyu-Myoung-Lee.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/Michael%20McCool\/\">Michael McCool<\/a>\u200b<\/strong>, Co-chair, W3C Web of Things [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/webinars\/20220203\/Documents\/Michael_McCool.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a>\u200b]<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/Kazuyuki%20Ashimura\/\">Kazuyuki Ashimura<\/a>\u200b<\/strong>, Project Professsor, Keio University and W3C Web of Things Team Contact\u200b [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/webinars\/20220203\/Documents\/K_Ashimura.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/Sebastian%20Kaebisch\/\">Sebastian Kaebisch<\/a>\u200b<\/strong>, Co-chair, W3C Web of Things [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/webinars\/20220203\/Documents\/04-Sebastien-Kaebisch.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/Long%20Rong\/\">Long Rong<\/a>\u200b<\/strong>, China Mobile [<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-T\/webinars\/20220203\/Documents\/Long_Rong.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Presentation<\/a>]<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Questions &amp; Ans\u200bwers\u200b<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-cyan-blue-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-d96976f039d8b9e3c51dfbbd4c9dc8eb is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>16:55 &#8211; 17:00 Closing Remarks<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\/nasser-al-marzouqi\/\">Nasser Al Marzouqi<\/a><\/strong>, Chairman of ITU-T Study Group 20<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>                            <div class=\"ituContainer\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/standards4dt\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"standards4dt\">Back to the main page of webinar series &gt;<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":234,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-291","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"featured_image_src":null,"featured_image_src_square":null,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/291","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/7"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=291"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/291\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/234"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/cities\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=291"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}