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ITU-EKIP Regional Regulatory Forum for Europe 2024

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The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Office for Europe and the Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services of Montenegro (EKIP) are pleased to announce the ITU-EKIP Regional Regulatory Forum for Europe 2024. This year's forum will focus on "Vision for Connectivity: Innovating the Future of Telecom Regulation and Security." The event will be held in Budva, Montenegro, from 23 – 24 September 2024.​

The Forum will build upon the outcomes of the Global Symposium for Regulators 2024 and its Best Practice Guidelines​. The event will be held within the framework of the ITU Regional Initiative for Europe on Digital Infrastructure Development, aiming to facilitate the attainment of Gigabit connectivity through resilient and synergistic infrastructure development, and an enabling environment for universal coverage. It will provide a unique opportunity for high-level dialogue among stakeholders on strategies and policies directed towards broadband development in the region. It will also address the challenges and opportunities offered by resilient high-speed networks and the need for collaborative regulatory actions. 

This event also provides an opportunity to establish specific actions to support countries in regulatory matters. It will specifically address the following aspects:

  • Trends and Developments in Digital Infrastructure
  • Regulatory Strategies for Emerging Telecom Technologies
  • Enhancing Quality of Service and Consumer Rights Protection
  • ​​Public-Private Partnerships and Submarine Cables​​
  • Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Disaster Resilience​​​​​​​​​

Draft Agenda​

Time zone: CEST (UTC+2)​

Sunday 22 September 2024 ​​ ​

[18:30-19:30] Registration
[20:30-23:30] Cocktail reception

Monday 23 September 2024 ​

[9:00 – 10:00] ​Registration
[10:00 – 11:00] High-level Opening Segment
  • ​Opening remarks by Montenegro and ITU
  • Regional Context and Outcomes of GSR-24 by ITU
  • Welcome remarks and update by Heads of national regulatory authorities
[11:00– 11:30] Group Photo and Coffee Break
[11:30 – 13:00]

 

 

 ​Session 1: Shaping the Future: Regulatory Strategies for Emerging Telecom Technologies
  • AI in Telecommunications: Regulatory approaches to AI in network management and customer service.
  • ​​Key Legislative Frameworks:
    • Digital Services Act (DSA)
    • ​Digital Markets Act (DMA)
    • Gigabit Infrastructure Act
    • Data Act
    • AI Act
    • AI White Paper
    • European Electronic Communications Code (EECC)​​
​ [13:00 – 14:00] Lunch
​[14:00 – 15:30]

 

 

 ​Session 2:  Empowering Consumers: Enhancing Quality and Rights in Telecom Services
  • Enhancing Quality of Service: Regulatory measures for high service standards.
  • Consumer Rights Protection: Strengthening regulations to protect interests.
  • Transparency and Accountability: Promoting transparency in service provision.
  • Fair Pricing Policies: Ensuring fair pricing through measures such as the indexation clause and the regulation of retail prices.
​[14:00 – 15:30]
  • The first meeting of NOG4ME (parallel session – hall B) 
  • Technical management of the Internet - an overview ​
  • ​​MIXP - points of possible improvement​​​
[15:30 – 16:00] Coffee Break
​[16:00 – 17:30]

 

 

 ​Session 3: Expanding Horizons: Trends and Developments in Digital Infrastructure
  • Broadband Expansion: Expanding high-speed internet in rural and underserved areas (fixed and mobile).
  • Fiber Optic Networks: Investment and deployment strategies for robust networks.
  • Spectrum Management for the New Space Age and Non-Terrestrial Networks: Integrating satellite and terrestrial networks for evolving connectivity landscape.
​[16:00 – 17:30]
  • Meeting (parallel session - hall B, by invitation only) 
  • Current topics in the field of user protection 
  • Penal provisions​​​​​​
[20:30 – 23:30] Gala Dinner

Tuesday 24 September 2024 ​

[9:00 – 10:30]  ​Session 4: Investing in Connectivity: Public-Private Partnerships and Submarine Cables
  • Public-Private Partnerships: Leveraging PPPs for infrastructure development
  • Submarine Regulatory Challenges: Navigating the complex regulatory environment for submarine cables.
  • ​Security Measures: Protecting submarine cable infrastructure from physical and cyber threats.
  • Cross-Border Collaboration: Coordinating international efforts for seamless connectivity.
[10:30 – 11:00] Coffee Break
[11:00 – 12:20]​ ​​Session 5: Fortifying Telecom: Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Disaster Resilience
  • ​AI in Telecommunications: Regulatory approaches to AI in network management and customer service.
  • ​​Key Legislative Frameworks:
  • Strengthening Cybersecurity: Regulatory measures to protect telecom infrastructure.
  • Data Privacy Regulations: Ensuring compliance with GDPR and other laws.
  • Incident Response and Management: Building resilient systems for quick response.
  • Building Resilient Telecom Infrastructure: Enhancing resilience against disasters, establishing systems for efficient information dissemination.
[12:20 – 12:30] Closing Ceremony
[14:00] Departure
[15:00 – 21:00] Closing Activity




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