By Clifford Agugoesi, Editor-in-Chief
ASEAN Digital Masterplan rollout, 5G network deployment realities, Tech and sustainability goals, Untangling the metaverse, Online content regulation and Online entertainment and connectivity are on the agenda as the International Institute of Communications rallies regulators and industry representatives from over 25 countries to its Telecoms & Media Forum Asia
taking place virtually between Wednesday February 9 and Thursday February 10, 2022.
“We are looking forward to an excellent series of discussions next week with regulators and industry representatives from over 25 countries taking part. With a mixture of keynotes, short presentations and moderated discussions, including time for audience questions, there is plenty of opportunity to hear and share best practice with your peers,” stated the Director-General of IIC, Lynn Robinson in a heads-up sighted by Cyber Era NG.
According to Robinson, Keynote speakers will share their vision for building back a better digital ecosystem in the region:
On Wednesday, Keynote speakers include:
- Senior Vice President, Head of External Relations Asia, Telenor Group, Håkon Bruaset Kjøl
On Thursday, the Keynote speaker will be:
- President, Asia Pacific Google, Scott Beaumont
Latest panellists to confirm their attendance aand participation at the virtual forum include:
- Deputy Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES), Thailand, Nattapon Nattasomboon
- Lead, International External & Regulatory Affairs, Asia Pacific, AT&T / WarnerMedia, Esther Peh
- Legal Unit Manager, Communications Regulatory Authority Qatar (CRA), Dr. Pascal Dutru
- Co-Founder and Chief Legal Officer, Xfer, Samson Leo
- Director of Public Policy, Digital Safety, Microsoft, Liz Thomas
- Acting Director of Legal Affairs, Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), Bahrain, Dr. Jean Pierre Scerri
- Ministry of Communication and Information Technology, Republic of Indonesia, Renny Silfianingrum
- Director, Head of Global Content Delivery Policy, Netflix, Thomas Volmer
