The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the World Telecom Standardisation Assembly (WTSA) 2024 Outreach Sessions. The sessions, scheduled in Delhi, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru, aim to provide a distinctive platform to students for learning and direct engagement with industry experts, fostering meaningful interactions and knowledge exchange.
The outreach sessions were held at Delhi Technical University (Delhi), Indian Institute of Science (Bangalore) and Indian Institute of Information Technology (Hyderabad) on September 26, 2024. Prominent dignitaries from ITU, National Communication Academy, Telecom Engineering Centre, senior professors and leading experts from the telecom industry engaged students in discussions about the WTSA, ITU, and the critical role of telecom standards in fostering global connectivity and innovation.
The sessions emphasised on how standardisation supports deployment of technologies like 5G and upcoming 6G, ensuring interoperability and influencing the future of global telecommunications.