The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has announced that the next World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-23) will take place from 20 November to 15 December 2023 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. 

The Conference, held every four years for four weeks, is mandated to update the Radio Regulations, the only international treaty governing the radio frequency spectrum and the use of geostationary and non-geostationary satellite orbits. WRC-23 will bring together national government authorities and telecommunications regulators, as well as representatives of major radiocommunications users and providers, for important policy and technical regulatory discussions at a global level. Majed Sultan Al Mesmar, Director General of the UAE Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) said, "As a major hub and global leader in the digital economy, the UAE is keen to support the ITU in completing the allocation of resources such as global radio spectrum and satellite orbital positions to create a seamless, reliable and innovative global communications system."

"WRC-23 will play a key role in shaping the future of the technical and regulatory framework for the provision of radiocommunication services in all countries," said Mario Maniewicz, Director of the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. "The economic opportunities offered by technology should not only be available to some of us, but to all. I am pleased to see ITU members making steady progress to ensure that next year's conference is a success."

Prior to the flagship meeting, the Radiocommunication Assembly (RA-23) will be held at the same location from 13 to 17 November 2023. Over 4,000 delegates from ITU's 193 Member States are expected to attend WRC-23 and RA-23. Also present as observers were representatives from the 278 ITU Radiocommunication Sector Members representing various stakeholders including equipment manufacturers, telecommunications companies, network operators, international organizations and industry forums , as well as ITU's sister United Nations agencies, regional telecommunications operating satellite systems and intergovernmental organizations, and academia.