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90th Anniversary of CCIR/ITU-R Study Groups and 45th Anniversary of digital TV/HDTV studies, Geneva, ITU, Room Popov, 3 October 2017, 16:45-18:00 hours - Programme

16:45

History of ITU studies on broadcasting
Pham Hai
Counsellor for SG 6

A short walk down the broadcasting memory lane, visiting few major milestones of Recommendations, Reports, Handbooks that set the foundation for the development of radio and television service that continues proudly to inform, educate and entertain the people of the world.

Forward to the past - A startling fact about the media, history, and the ITU!

David Wood
EBU, former Chairman of WP 6C

If we compare the evolution of media systems and technologies over the last decades, we discover a pattern, one that is likely to be repeated in the years ahead. Possibly the future can to a degree therefore be predicted. David Wood will suggest what it may be.

ITU & you: How new dimensions of media are changing the way content interacts with the audience.

Poppy Crum
Vice-Chairman of WP 6C

The ITU has defined new targets for the future of content consumption. As these reach us through current and developing technological endpoints we will be more connected to our content than ever - And it will be more connected to us. What does this mean for the new relationship between the creator, broadcaster, and audience?

Main results and new tasks of ITU

Mark Krivocheev
Honorary Chairman of ITU-R SG 6

The session will be followed by a cocktail reception in Caféteria de Montbrillant.

Y. NISHIDA
Chairman, Radiocommunication Study Group 6