In a strategic move to address global telecommunications challenges, Deputy Assistant Secretary Steve Lang is spearheading the U.S. delegation at the World RadiocommunicationConference 2023 (WRC-23) in Dubai
The delegation, comprising nearly 200 participants, includes key figures such as Ambassador at Large for Cyberspace and Digital Policy Nathaniel C. Fick and Department of Commerce Assistant Secretaries Alan Davidson and Michael Morgan.
WRC-23, convened every four years by the International Telecommunication Union, aims to update the international Radio Regulations—an instrumental treaty governing the coordination and utilization of the global radio frequency spectrum and satellite orbital resources.
The conference is a pivotal opportunity for the U.S. to influence matters related to telecommunications, innovation, economic growth, and national security.
Deputy Assistant Secretary Lang, at the helm of the U.S. delegation, assumes a crucial role in advancing the nation’s priorities. Key policy objectives encompass securing U.S. leadership in future 5G spectrum availability, fostering connectivity for innovation, propelling advancements in the space economy, safeguarding national defense capabilities, and preserving radio frequency for maritime and aviation safety.
This diplomatic engagement underscores the United States’ commitment to shaping the evolving landscape of global telecommunications for the benefit of economic prosperity, technological innovation, and national security.
