{"id":33,"date":"2024-11-22T09:05:12","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T09:05:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/reports\/itu-standardization-2024\/?page_id=33"},"modified":"2024-12-17T10:03:58","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T10:03:58","slug":"wtsa-24-snapshot-report","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/reports\/itu-standardization-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"WTSA-24\u00a0snapshot report"},"content":{"rendered":"
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ITU\u2019s governing conference for standards development and festival of standards in New Delhi<\/h2>\n<\/div>
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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) brought countries and technical experts together in New Delhi, India, between 14 and 24 October 2024, to set priorities for standardization work in the years ahead.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our global expert community \u2013 convening for our World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly, WTSA-24 \u2013 exchanged insights, showcased new tech, and celebrated standards for all.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cITU standards and capacity development must create the foundation for the digital future we want.<\/em>\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The future is here!<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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An AI-generated theme song captured the spirit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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WTSA-24 proceedings<\/strong> <\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Held every four years, WTSA defines the next period of study for ITU\u2019s Telecommunication Standardization\u202fSector, also known as ITU-T. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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New conference resolutions have reinforced our standards work to meet fast-evolving global needs. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Explore the full conference proceedings <\/a><\/strong>(available in six languages<\/em>) <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Learn more about WTSA-24<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Incredible India embraces global digital future<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi opened WTSA-24 on 15 October alongside government ministers, industry leaders, and ITU officials. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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AI standards to support Global Digital Compact<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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ITU\u2019s key standardization conference followed the adoption of the new Pact for the Future and Global Digital Compact at the United Nations General Assembly. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Read our WTSA midpoint press release<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Amplifying AI standards for good<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The world\u2019s leading standards development organizations held the first International AI Standards Summit<\/a><\/strong> (14-18 October) in parallel with WTSA-24. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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The World Standards Cooperation \u2013 encompassing ITU, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) \u2013 aims to shape responsible, safe, and inclusive standards for AI.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Watch the promo video<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Global ITU membership sets standardization priorities<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Decisions taken at WTSA-24 will guide ITU standards and capacity development for the next four years. Top priorities include AI, the metaverse, emergency communications, and sustainable digital transformation.  <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Read the closing press release<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Replay conference highlights <\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Check out our full WTSA-24 video playlist<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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\u201cThe need of the hour is to turn broad principles into clear and implementable standards that ensure AI works for everyone \u2014 responsibly and fairly.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Festival of standards<\/strong> <\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Charting the next digital wave<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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The celebrations of global expertise and inclusion kicked off on World Standards Day<\/strong> with open discussions that engaged diverse audiences in New Delhi and online.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Our Global Standards Symposium<\/strong> (GSS-24) on 14 October, a day ahead of the main conference opening, featured government ministers, industry leaders, and tech experts exploring innovation and standards to propel sustainable AI, smart cities, virtual worlds, and more.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Read the symposium conclusions<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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AI standards to create a better world<\/strong> <\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n
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For this year\u2019s World Standards Day, the Director of ITU\u2019s Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, Seizo Onoe, called for broad collaboration and participation to ensure AI works for everyone.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Read the blog<\/strong> <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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Young robotics innovators take on global disasters<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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India held a championship during WTSA-24 \u2013 the first of 25\u202fnational tournaments in ITU\u2019s Robotics for Good Youth Challenge, gathering teams from around the globe to develop robotic solutions for disaster response. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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AI for Good Innovation Factory<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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ITU\u2019s latest global start-up pitching session introduced new businesses from India providing impactful healthcare AI applications. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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What can AI do for India?<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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ITU launched a new regional knowledge-sharing event series with AI for Good Impact India<\/a><\/strong> on 18 October. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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5 takeaways from AI for Good Impact India<\/em><\/a> <\/strong> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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A mobile moment<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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WTSA-24 coincided with the\u202fIndia Mobile Congress 2024<\/a> (15-18 October 2024), maximizing synergies for domestic industry representatives and international experts alike. <\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

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WTSA Expo <\/strong> <\/h2>\n<\/div>
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Digital innovators show their solutions<\/strong> <\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Meet some of the exhibitors on the sidelines of WTSA-24 at the Pragati Maidan conference centre in New Delhi. <\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

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