Highlights of Phase 2 of the ITU WTSA Hackathon 2024. National | Dated: 17 Oct 2024 The Phase-2 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) Hackathon 2024 Completed on October 8, 2024, at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, Delhi. 🎯 Key Highlights: - Organized by the ITU and hosted by the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), Ministry of Communications (MoC) of India, the event centered around the theme "Al Bharat 5G/6G Sandbox." - The hackathon benefitted from a panel of 12 Indian and two international mentors, alongside guidance from an ITU Programme Officer. 💡 Other Important Facts: (i) Dr. Neeraj Mittal, Secretary of DoT, launched the Hackathon event. (ii) This event acted as a precursor to the WTSA 2024, scheduled for October 15-24, 2024, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurating it alongside the India Mobile Congress (IMC) in New Delhi. (iii) The World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA) will take place in New Delhi from October 15 to 24, 2024, representing a significant milestone in the advancement of 5G and 6G networks. This will be the first time in its 150-year history that WTSA is being held in India. 📚 Test Your Knowledge: Where was Phase 2 of the ITU WTSA Hackathon 2024 recently held? Correct Answer: New Delhi 🚀 Quick Recap: