Emerging Technologies Thrive at ITU-WTSA 2024 Innovation Xchange

new delhi: the innovation xchange, a major event of itu-wtsa 2024, took place yesterday at bharat mandapam, new delhi, bringing together global tech leaders, researchers, startups, and academia. this groundbreaking initiative focused on fostering international collaboration in emerging technologies like 5g/6g networks, ai, robotics, and quantum communications.the event featured thematic discussions led by teams from india and itu member countries, including the usa, uk, uae, and singapore. each team comprised a lead faculty, a research student, and a startup working together in these cutting-edge fields.dr. pemmasani chandra sekhar, minister of state for communications and rural development, highlighted india's progress in creating a thriving startup ecosystem. he emphasized the role of the bharat 6g alliance in driving future innovations and encouraged young entrepreneurs to focus on solving real-world problems. "action creates momentum, and momentum fuels success," he stated, urging startups to build purpose-driven businesses.key speakers, including ms. madhu arora from the department of telecommunications and dr. cosmas luckyson zavazava of itu, stressed the importance of innovation for sustainable development and the role of technology in improving global quality of life. the event marked a successful collaboration in bridging research and productization.