Background
ITU is hosting the quadrennial World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) scheduled in Delhi, India, from 15-24 October 2024. As the flagship conference of ITU's standardization (ITU-T) sector, WTSA defines the general policy for the ITU-T Sector, establishes the study groups, approves their expected work programme for the next four-year period, and appoints chairmen and vice‑chairmen.
As part WTSA 2024, a number of related events will be held that may be of interest to ITU's sector members in the Asia-Pacific region. This includes:
Additionally, ITU opened an Area Office for South Asia and global Innovation Centre in New Delhi last year. The ITU Area Office and Innovation Centre brings together government, industry, academia and others in an entrepreneurial environment so that digital technology advancements in sectors such as agriculture, health, and education can reach the communities that need them most.Finally, in 2022 ITU launched the Partner2Connect digital coalition. This innovative platform is engaging all stakeholders to mobilize and pledge resources, partnerships, and commitments to foster meaningful connectivity and digital transformation in the hardest-to-connect communities, with a focus on, but not limited to, Least Developed Countries, Landlocked Developing Countries, and Small Island Developing States. Pledges do not have to be financial, but can also take the form of Policy, Advocacy, or Programme. More information on pledges can be found at the link here.
Additionally, under the ITU Development Sector (ITU-D), a number of upcoming activities and new projects are being organized at the global and regional levels that can harness academia participation. This includes (but is not limited to):In this context, the role of industry sector partners is crucial in fostering innovations throughout the Asia-Pacific region, including through the Partner2Connect pledge platform.
Therefore, it is proposed to convene the 3rd meeting of the ITU Industry Informal Working Group for Asia and the Pacific to highlight potential partnerships, linked to the work of the ITU Regional Office for Asia-Pacific.
Meeting objectives
This meeting is being organized to update the ITU industry members and partners on upcoming events, projects, Area Office and Innovation Center in Delhi, and potential collaboration modalities with ITU Regional Office, including through Partner2Connect. This meeting will also explore potential partnerships in this context.
The meeting will also allow for the Industry Informal Working Group contact lists to be refreshed should there be interest in joining this meeting.
Target audience
- ITU Industry Sector Members in the Asia-Pacific region
- ITU Industry Associate Members in the Asia-Pacific Region
