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​​​​​ Please register here for WTSA outcomes press conference on 10 March

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) will hold a press conference on 10 March at 13:30 CET to share the outcomes of a key global standardization assembly for digital technologies.

The online press conference will follow the ITU World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA), the governing conference for ITU's standardization arm (ITU-T).

Technical standards are needed to harness the accelerating uptake of technologies in fields such as 5G, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence to help meet United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Spotlight on sustainable development

The ITU Global Standards Symposium , held in Geneva, Switzerland, on 28 February, highlighted the rising share of ITU standardization work dedicated to environmental sustainability, healthcare, road safety, financial inclusion, and the creation of smart cities and communities.

The symposium has paved the way for the decisive WTSA between 1 and 9 March, with the symposium's steering committee submitting recommended actions​ for ITU's membership at WTSA.

Setting the standardization agenda

WTSA-20 – delayed for two years by the COVID-19 pandemic – will set the agenda for ITU's standardization work to meet emerging industry and societal needs.

WTSA reviews the strategic direction, structure and working methods of ITU-T. This global event, normally held every four years, also approves the mandates of standardization expert groups (ITU-T Study Groups) and appoints their leadership teams.

What : Press conference on the outcomes of WTSA-20

When : 10 March – 13:30 to 14:30 CET.

Where : Virtual Zoom link – Please register here .

Why : Sharing i​​​​​nsights on WTSA decisions and their influence on ITU standardization work.

Who :

 - Chaesub Lee, Director, ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

 - Bilel Jamoussi, Chief, Study Groups Department, ITU Telecommunication Standardization Bureau

Note for UNOG-accredited media: UN-accredited media can email pressreg@itu.int expressing their intention to participate and they will be automatically registered.

Note for general and local media: Media are advised to submit their request for accreditation and registration in advance to allow enough time for verification of media credentials and to receive key announcements in the run-up to the press conference. If you experience any difficulties registering, please email  pressreg@itu.int ​.

About ITU
The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is the United Nations specialized agency for information and communication technologies (ICTs), driving innovation in ICTs together with 193 Member States and a membership of over 900 companies, universities, and international and regional organizations. Established over 150 years ago, ITU is the intergovernmental body responsible for coordinating the shared global use of the radio spectrum, promoting international cooperation in assigning satellite orbits, improving communication infrastructure in the developing world, and establishing the worldwide standards that foster seamless interconnection of a vast range of communications systems. From broadband networks to cutting-edge wireless technologies, aeronautical and maritime navigation, radio astronomy, oceanographic and satellite-based earth monitoring as well as converging fixed-mobile phone, Internet and broadcasting technologies, ITU is committed to connecting the world. For more information, visit www.itu.int ​