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Episode #3: Architecting the Web of Things

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The first episode on “Network performance, QoS and QoE in the light of a global pandemic” discussed the impact of the global pandemic on telecommunica​​tion networks drawing from regulator, operator and vendor experience.

 

​​​​Participation was open to ITU Member States, Sector Members, Associates and Academic Institutions and to any individual from a country that is a member of ITU who wished to contribute to the work. This includes individuals who are also members of international, regional and national organizations.​

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The first episode on “Network performance, QoS and QoE in the light of a global pandemic” discussed the impact of the global pandemic on telecommunica​​tion networks drawing from regulator, operator and vendor experience.
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Programme



09:00 – 09:15


 Opening Remarks
  • Chaesub Lee, Director, Telecommunication Standardization Bureau, ITU
  • Bako Wakil, Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity (DTSNI), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria
09:15 – 09:30


 Keynote speech

Moderator: Bilel Jamoussi, Chief of Study Groups, TSB, ITU
Questions & Answers
09:30 – 10:30


 Round table on “Harnessing innovation, standards and emerging technologies in Africa”
Digitalization is a powerful tool for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals but how can African countries strengthen and shape its digital potential with the use of standards and digital emerging technologies such as AI, IoT, digital twins, drones, etc., and other information and communication technologies?

Moderator: Bilel Jamoussi, Chief of Study Groups, TSB, ITU

  • Ramy Ahmed Fathy, Executive Director Industry 4.0 Planning, Egypt
  • Ali Abbassene, Chief Technology Officer, EADN, Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, Algeria
  • Bako Wakil, Director of Technical Standards and Network Integrity (DTSNI), Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Nigeria
Questions & Answers

10:30 – 11:25

 Session on "Digital industries in Africa" 
As technological change grows across African countries, digitalization is finding its way to different industries. This session will delve on the digital challenges and opportunities in the field of smart healthcare, cyber security, smart manufacturing and smart agriculture. 

Moderator: Virginia Onyara, Lecturer, Faculty of Business and Economics, Multimedia University of Kenya

Questions & Answers

11:25 – 11:30

 Wrap-up and closing remarks 
  • ​Bako Wakil, Chairman, ITU-T Study Group 20 Regional Group for Africa, ITU
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