Standards Academy Webinar: Geopolitics of ICT standardisation, 29 January 2024
Creators
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Trust IT Services
- 2. Fraunhofer-Institut für System und Innovationsforschung (ISI)
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Yonsei University
- 4. Nokia
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Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
Description
The StandICT.eu Academy in cooperation with the Berlin Contemporary China Network organised the webinar Geopolitics of ICT standardisation on 29 January 2024.
During the event, the speakers delved into the intricate world of ICT standardisation and its geopolitical implications, starting with a comprehensive exploration of technological sovereignty and the evolving roles of key global players in shaping the landscape of international standards.
The speakers guided the audience through various facets of ICT standardisation. From the geopolitics surrounding Open Radio Access Network (RAN) to China's changing influence in global standard-setting, this webinar offered a valuable opportunity to gain insights into the power dynamics and cooperation within the realm of international ICT standards.
Agenda
- Intro into standardisation and geopolitcs with a focus on technological sovereignty,
Knut Blind (Fraunhofer ISI & TU Berlin)
- The Geopolitics of ICT standardisation: The Case of Open RAN,
Heejin Lee (Graduate School of International Studies, Yonsei University, Republic of Korea)
- The power of standardisation,
Dirk Weiler (Nokia Head of Standards Policy)
- Cooperation and contestation: China's evolving role in international standardisation,
Daniel Fuchs (HU Berlin, BCCN)
Moderated by Maria Giuffrida, Trust-IT Services