19 May 2026
10:30 - 15:30
Fully Virtual
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) organized a virtual workshop on “
Onboarding Africa in ITU-T Study Group 15 standardization process” on
19 May 2026 from 10h30 to 15h30 CEST. The workshop took place after the meeting of the ITU-T Study Group 15 Regional Group for Africa (
SG15RG-AFR) on 18 May 2026.
The objectives of the workshop was to:
- Highlight Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG) elements needed to foster Africa’s engagement in SG15 through the Study Group 15 Regional Group for Africa (SG15RG-AFR).
- Introduce the work program of ITU-T Study Group 15 (Networks, technologies and infrastructures for transport, access and home) and the normative and non-normative deliverables already being developed.
Target Audience
Participation in the workshop was opened to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academic Institutions and to any individual from a country that was a member of ITU who wishes to contribute to the work. This included individuals who were also members of international, regional and national organizations. Participation in the workshop was free of charge.
Watch recording of the session here
Programme
10:30 - 12:30
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Session 1 Bridging the Standardization Gap (BSG)
This session is proposed to be delivered by both TSB and one or two experts on BSG related matters, including on to better engage in SG15. BSG was usually being delivered by TSB, involving SG15 experts would complement the efforts and add new layer of insights
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12:30-13:30
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Coffee Break |
13:30-15:30
| Session 2 current advances in SG15 standardization
This session is a technical session, dedicated to SG15 experts from all questions, to showcase development in standardization Moderator : Glenn Parsons, Chair, ITU-T SG15
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Hiroshi Ota, TSB: "Overview"
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Tony Zeng, Huawei: "WP1 Activities" [Presentation]
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Stephen Shew, Ciena Canada:
"WP3 Activities" [Presentation]
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Jing Dai,
CICT:
"WP2 Activities" [Presentation]
Q&A
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