Bharat Bhatia

Bharat Bhatia is a global telecom leader with over five decades of experience in spectrum management, ICT policy, and regulation. He currently serves as President & CEO of IAFI, Vice Chairman of the Wireless World Research Forum (WWRF), and chairs key international groups at the ITU and APT, shaping global standards for 5G, 6G, satellites and Wi-Fi.
Previously, he led the international spectrum team at Motorola Solutions USA and played a pivotal role in opening India’s telecom sector, including the launch of the first GSM services and the development of India’s National Frequency Allocation Plan.
Internationally, he introduced the concept of Public Protection & Disaster Relief (PPDR) at the ITU and was instrumental in the adoption of ITU Resolution 646 on PPDR.
Mr. Bhatia is a Fellow of IETE, holds a BE from the University of Delhi, and has completed leadership programs at National University of Singapore and George Washington University, USA.
A sought-after speaker, he continues to guide global discussions on spectrum policy and next-generation technologies.