The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has launched the International Telecommunication Union (ITU)- World Telecommunication Standardisation Assembly (WTSA-24) Hackathon ‘AI Bharat 5G/6G Sandbox’.
The Hackathon is designed to propel innovation and harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI)/ machine learning (ML) in the next generation of communication networks.
In his keynote address, Dr Neeraj Mittal, secretary (T), DoT, said, “Together, we have the opportunity to inspire and empower young minds to create solutions that will shape our world. This hackathon, in partnership with ITU, is more than just a competition. It is a platform for young innovators to turn their visions into reality and make a tangible impact on society.”
The focus of the hackathon is on applying ITU standards to create applications that integrate AI/ML in networks. ITU publishes various recommendations like ITU-T Y.3172 and ITU-T Y.3061 which specifies an architectural framework for machine learning in future networks and autonomous networks. Further, the hackathon is open for Indian and International participants as well.
Phase 1 of the Hackathon will be held in online mode during August 7 – September 30, 2024, which will also include online webinars and outreach events. Registration for event closes on September 19, 2024 and deadline for submission is September 26, 2024. In addition, Phase 2 of the Hackathon will be held in-person in New Delhi.
