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

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