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World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA-20)

The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly is held every four years and defines the next period of study for ITU-T. WTSA-20 is planned to take place in Hyderabad, India, 1 to 9 March 2022 preceded by the Global Standards Symposium on 28 February 2022.

Change of dates of WTSA-20

05 February:

CL-21/3 Results of consultations on Change of dates of WTSA-20

The consultation carried out by Circular Letter No. 20/51 of 22 December 2020 relating to the change of dates of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2020 (WTSA-20) as indicated in Decision 608 (Modified 2020) has received the agreement of the required majority of the Member States of ITU, in accordance with No. 46 of the ITU Convention.

As a result, Member States of ITU have agreed to reschedule the next WTSA from 1 to 9 March 2022, preceded by the Global Standards Symposium (GSS) on 28 February 2022 and subject to the restoration of normal work and travel conditions in India and in other Member States.

06 January:

DM-20/1022 Member States of ITU Council have supported rescheduling the next WTSA-20 from 1 March to 9 March 2022 preceded by the Global Standards Symposium on 28 February 2022 and subject to the restoration of normal work and travel conditions in India and in other Member States.

Circular letter CL-20/51 Pursuant to No. 46 of the ITU Convention, all Member States of ITU are invited to inform the Secretary General of their concurrence with the change of dates of WTSA-20. Deadline for Member States to reply to the consultation is 1 February 2021, 23:59 hours, Geneva time.

01 December:

The second Virtual Consultation of Councilors meeting VCC-2 agreed that postponing WTSA-20 in 2022 would be preferable. Accordingly, a consultation of Member States will be undertaken. Please see the Outcomes of discussions of the second virtual consultation of councilors in DT1/Rev4.

The proposed dates for WTSA-20 are 1-9 March 2022, preceded by GSS on 28 February 2022 in Hyderabad, India.

Please see the WTSA-20 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

03 September:

CL-20/40: Results of consultations on Change of dates of WTSA-20 and Agenda of WRC-23

Member States of ITU have agreed to reschedule the next WTSA from 23 February to 5 March 2021 after the Global Standards Symposium on 22 February 2021 and subject to the restoration of normal work and travel conditions in India and in other Member States.

24 August:

According with the Result of the consultation on outcomes of discussions of the Virtual consultation of councillors:

"Change of dates of WTSA-20 Council Member States have supported rescheduling the next WTSA from 23 February to 5 March 2021 after the Global Standards Symposium on 22 February 2021 and subject to the restoration of normal work and travel conditions in India and in other Member States.

In line with the relevant provisions of No. 46 of the Convention, this decision of the Council (Annex 2) on the matter will now be subject to the concurrence of the majority of the Member States of ITU, via letter CL20/33."

Related Events

WTSA-20 Inter-regional coordination
Regional WTSA-20 Preparatory Meetings
4^thGlobal Standards Symposium
28 February 2022

Obituary:

It is with deep regret that we announce the passing away on Thursday 20 February, 2020 of Mr. Moktar Mnakri, Chairman of ITU WTSA-16, Hammamet, Tunisia. Join us in remembering him by clicking here.

WTSA Action Plan

The WTSA Action Plan is a tool to monitor and facilitate the implementation of WTSA outcomes.

Latest update: September 2020.

ITU Bookshop

An on-site ITU Bookshop with a selection of titles and souvenirs will be available during the event. The Bookshop is located on the ground floor, next to the Information Desk and entrance to the Amphitheatre César.

Orders placed at the on-site Bookshop for any title not readily on-hand will benefit from free shipping from Geneva to your preferred address.

For more information on any ITU Publication, please see www.itu.int/publications or contact us at sales@itu.int

In-force Texts

ITU-T's in-force Provisions can be found at:

ITU-T Resolutions and Opinions (2016)
NOTE - Resolution 2 updated in Feb. 2016
ITU-T A-series Recommendations
NOTE - ITU-T A.1, A.5, A.7, A.13, A.23 (Annex A), and A.25, A-Supp.4 and A-Supp.5 have been updated since WTSA-16.

Please use the Conference Proposals Interface (CPI) for preparing and submitting Proposals to WTSA-20 (TIES account required).

Guide for the drafting/translation/editing of Resolutions, Recommendations, Decisions and Opinions for WTSA-20

Highlights
FAQ
Contact

What are the dates of WTSA and GSS?
- The dates for WTSA are 1-9 March 2022, preceded by GSS on 28 February 2022.
What is the location of WTSA?
- The location is Hyderabad, India.
What is the status of the dates and location of WTSA?
- CL-21/3 Results of consultations on Change of dates of WTSA-20
- The consultation carried out by Circular Letter No. 20/51 of 22 December 2020 relating to the change of dates of the World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly 2020 (WTSA-20) as indicated in Decision 608 (Modified 2020) has received the agreement of the required majority of the Member States of ITU, in accordance with No. 46 of the ITU Convention.
- As a result, Member States of ITU have agreed to reschedule the next WTSA from 1 to 9 March 2022, preceded by the Global Standards Symposium (GSS) on 28 February 2022 and subject to the restoration of normal work and travel conditions in India and in other Member States.

Bilel JAMOUSSI
Chief, Study Groups Department,
Telecommunication Standardization Bureau
Tel.: +41 (22) 730 6247
E-mail: tsbsgd[at]itu.int

Quicklinks

Invitation letters WTSA-20 and GSS ^New
Candidates for ITU-T Study Groups and TSAG

WTSA Time-Plan, Side Events & Agendas
Draft: Allocation of proposals received
Regional WTSA-20 Preparatory Meetings
WTSA-20 Inter-regional coordination
Registration
Practical Information
Fellowships
Documents:
- "Contributions as received"
Time management plan
Webcasts (including tutorials)
Structure
Global Standards Symposium
Newsroom
Media Accreditation
WTSA-16
WTSA-12
WTSA-08
WTSA-04
WTSA-2000
WTSC-96

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