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Uniting the world through
standards
Global Standards Symposium
The Fifth Global Standards Symposium (GSS-24) took place on 14 October 2024 in New Delhi, India,
bringing together over 2600 participants including thought leaders, policymakers, and innovators from
around the globe. This global event, chaired by Rajkumar Upadhyay, CEO of the Centre for Development
of Telematics, focused on the theme:
"Charting the Next Digital Wave: Emerging Technologies, Innovation, and
International Standards.”
Communications ministers, industry leaders, and tech experts at the High-
Level Segment of GSS-24 showcased their latest innovations, exchanged
insights, and shared aspirations for international standards development.
The symposium reaffirmed the importance of investing in technical
standards development to propel innovations in key areas like AI, smart
cities, and virtual worlds to accelerate sustainable development.
The symposium's outcomes were submitted for the consideration of ITU's
membership at WTSA-24 and are freely available online.
