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ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-19) to Play Pivotal Role

in Tomorrow’s Digital Environment

The World Radiocommunication
Conference 2019 (WRC-19), Sharm el-
Sheikh, Egypt, 28 October – 22 November
2019, will address requirements for
some of the leading edge technological
innovations set to play a pivotal role
in tomorrow’s digital economy with
immense implications for the trillion-dollar
telecommunication and ICT industry. It will
be preceded by the Radiocommunication
Assembly 2019 (RA-19), 21 – 25 October
2019.
What: World Radiocommunication
Conference (WRC-19)
When: 28 October – 22 November 2019,
preceded by Radiocommunication
Assembly (21-25 October 2019)
Where: Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt,
International Congress Centre (SHICC)
Why: The World Radiocommunication additional frequency bands for the future telecommunications, emergency/public
Conference, held every three to four years, development of International Mobile safety communications, intelligent
is mandated to review and revise the Telecommunications (IMT) and further transportation systems, maritime
Radio Regulations, the international treaty enabling the rollout of IMT-2020 networks, surveillance, and environmental
governing the use of radio-frequency otherwise known as 5G. monitoring.
spectrum and satellite orbits. WRC-19 Among a host of other items on the agenda, Facilitate radiocommunication systems
will facilitate the management of scarce the conference will: between train and trackside systems to
orbit/spectrum resources in the interest Update and modernize the Global Maritime meet the demands of a high-speed railway
of end-users, with global implications Distress and Safety System (GMDSS) and environment.
for both policy-makers and the industry. expand geographical coverage, including Provide effective communication for
Radiocommunication Assemblies (RA) in Polar Regions. portable and mobile computer-based
are responsible for the structure, program, Ensure that Earth exploration and equipment over Wireless access systems,
and working methods for the development meteorological-satellite systems continue including radio local area networks (WiFi).
and approval of radiocommunication- to provide environmental monitoring, The conference will also unlock great
related Recommendations, Reports and prediction and mitigation of the negative potential for human progress advancing
Handbooks. They normally convene effects caused by climate change as well many of the United Nations Sustainable
every three or four years and precede as monitor the earth’s resources. Development Goals (SDGs). It will provide
World Radiocommunication Conferences Consider additional frequencies for earth the tools for effective climate action, forge
(WRCs). stations in motion (ESIM) communicating pathways for better access to health care,
Who: Over 3500 participants from 193 from aircraft, maritime vessels and foster sustainable agricultural practices
ITU Member States along with 267 land vehicles with satellites on the and reduce poverty and hunger, improve
members of the ITU Radiocommunication geostationary orbit (GSO). energy efficiency, facilitate Intelligent
Sector (ITU-R) representing international Enhance the international regulatory Transport Systems and machine-to-
organizations, equipment manufacturers, framework to improve satellite broadband machine communications, make cities
network operators and industry forums connectivity from new non-geostationary smart and communities more sustainable,
who attend as observers. satellite systems composed of multiple, foster safer travel on land, on air and at
Unlocking human potential with technology multi-satellite constellations. sea, and allow countries to participate in
of the future Allocate frequency bands for High- the digital economy by providing access
The World Radiocommunication Altitude Platform Stations (HAPs) – to faster and more affordable broadband
Conference will facilitate new innovations aircraft positioned in the stratosphere connectivity, especially in currently
in mobile technology, identifying for very-long-duration flights used for underserved communities.
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