ITU-T Study Group 20

From developing new standards to promoting digital transformation across regions, SG20’s work is instrumental in building future-ready cities.

SG20 held physical meetings throughout the study period 2022-2024, promoting active engagement across diverse sectors.

SG20 also produced 6 Supplements to standards.

The group delivered over 50 international standards (ITU-T Recommendations).

The group also produced 6 Technical Papers.

These outputs provide essential guidance for global digital transformation in areas from urban planning to digital twins and AI applications.

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Regional groups within SG20 continue to play a key role in ensuring that the unique needs of regions worldwide are reflected in the development and implementation of standards. This collaborative approach ensures that SG20’s work considers a broad range of geographical and cultural contexts, making standards adaptable and impactful across different regions.

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Welcome the new SG20 Management Team for the 2025-2028 Study Group period!

SG20 Chair

Hyoung Jun Kim

Korea (Rep. of)

SG20 Vice-Chairs

Song Luo
China

Sophia Nahoza
Tanzania

Sophia Papathanasopoulou
Greece

Ali Abbassene
Algeria

Khusan Soatov
Uzbekistan

A Robert Jerard Ravi
India

Christina Lesa-Chibesakunda
Zambia

Emanuele Nastri
Italy

Muath Al-Rumayh
Saudi Arabia

Mars Sydykov
Kyrgyz Republic


Toru Yamada
Japan

Ramy Ahmed Fathy
Egypt

Ricarda Carolina Rende
Brazil

Imen Gueich
Tunisia

Thank you for your invaluable contributions throughout the 2022-2024 Study Group period!

SG20 Chair

Hyoung Jun Kim

ETRI, Korea (Rep. of)

SG20 Vice-Chairs

Ali Abbassene
Ministère de la Poste et des Télécommunications (MPT), Algeria

Héctor Mario Carril
CeSPI, Universidad Nacional de la Plata, Argentina

Shane He
Nokia Corporation, Finland

Toru Yamada
NEC Corporation, Japan

Muath Alrumayh
Communication and Information Technology Commission, Saudi Arabia

Ramy Ahmed Fathy
National Telecom Regulatory Authority, Egypt

Achime Malick Ndiaye
Ministère de l’Economie numérique et des Télécommunications, Senegal

Fabio Bigi
Ministero Dello Sviluppo Economico (Dipartimento Comunicazioni), Italy

Harinderpal Singh Grewal
IMDA, Singapore

Ziqin Sang
Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT), China

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