Introduction:

The global telecommunications industry is constantly changing. Public and private telecommunications enterprises have to meet ever demanding public needs while providing services at reasonable costs. Policy-makers, providers and regulators face the complex challenge of promoting competition while encouraging massive capital investments required to satisfy ever-increasing demand.

This International East-West Telecommunication & Internet Technology Seminar "Connecting the World" will bring together the global info-communications community at a forum, helping government and industry exchange ideas, knowledge and progress in technology for the benefit of all - and in particular the emerging markets of the East.

This event will highlight the groundbreaking technologies and rapidly changing business and regulatory landscape defining the telecommunication trends of tomorrow and the challenges of Security issues it faces today.  This event is unique in its ability to attract decision-makers including senior executives, government officials, regulators and others spanning both the private and public sectors. The forum is highly professional delivering the latest technologies and business networking opportunities needed to meet the goals of the telecommunications industry.

Despite the global economic slowdown and the difficulties the telecommunications industry has experienced recently, in general, telecommunications sector continues to capture the imagination with its potential for one billion new subscribers in the coming decade. Broadband Internet penetration rates continue to rise while the impending introduction of next generation mobile services promises to revitalize a mobile market that has already reached saturation levels in a number of countries.

The event will provide a unique platform for the sharing of ideas and experience from all sectors of the telecommunications and information technology industries – policy, regulatory, economic and development issues – to meet the challenge of strengthening and expanding the information society in the Europe and other countries.  There will be an ample opportunity also to discuss related technology and applications aspects.

Why You Should Attend:

To better prepare mid and senior level managers for the challenges that the industry faces today, CEC has designed this Annual International event to be held in London to:

  • Learn the latest strategies to attract investment in the telecommunications        sector in spite of overcapacity in the market .

  • Develop skills in the vertical and horizontal "unbundling" of basic and value added services.

  • Examine international case studies on telecommunications privatisation and public-private partnerships to develop transition plans.

  •  Participate in simulated negotiations aimed at enhancing your skills in negotiating licenses and concessions for telecommunications services.

  • Master the forms and techniques for price-cap and rate of return regulation in the telecommunications sector.

  • Formulate strategies to comply with WTO and other international protocols on universal service and competition in the telecom sector.

  • Establish an action plan for unbundling, regulating, and monitoring telecommunications services with the help of international experts.

  • Participate in site visits and executive briefings with leading telecommunication, technology, Internet, and regulatory industry leaders.

The benefits to your company:

In short, in this forum, participants will acquire the skills and techniques to unbundled and regulate telecommunications products and services. The workshop will provide participants with management, financial, and regulatory skills in a practical and case-oriented environment. Participants will be exposed to a number of international best practices in telecommunications market segmentation and competition, and develop invaluable skills in regulatory finance, economics, and compliance. Through presentations by expert instructors, site visits, and simulation exercises, program graduates will be better prepared to plan and execute strategies to negotiate and regulate large scale telecommunications and information technology transactions in their home countries.

Who should attend?

  • Telecommunication Enterprise Managers responsible for service expansion, compliance management, financial management, operations and maintenance, and strategic planning in the sector.

  • Commissioners and Staff of Telecommunications Regulatory Agencies responsible for regulation and tariff setting of telecommunications services.

  • Ministry of Communication and other Policy Makers responsible for sectional  planning and policy setting in the telecommunications sector and the development of value added services and universal access.

  • Economists, Financial Analysts, Accountants, Managers and Lawyers from public and private sector organizations responsible for financing and investing in telecommunications services and informatics.

  •  Policy Makers and Executives from Communications Agencies responsible for mobilizing investments in basic and value added services and negotiating accession to international telecommunications and trade protocols such as the WTO.

  • Managers and Staff of Bilateral and International Organizations interested in developing or strengthening telecommunications regulatory regimes and institutions in their client countries.

 

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