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AI for Good Global Summit

Programme

ITU workshop on "The Future of TV for the Americas"    
Bogotá, Colombia, 26 November 2018

Contact: tsbevents@itu.int

08:30 - 09:30 Registration
09:30 - 10:30 Opening and welcome remarks
Keynote speakers
10:30 - 11:00 ​Coffee break and group picture
11:00 - 12:30
Session 1: Market trends and business models 
This session will focus on emerging trends in TV from a business perspective, discussing industry challenges and opportunities in various regions of the world, including both developed and developing countries.

Moderator: Jaime Tenorio
, Advisor, Audiovisual Contents, Freelance, Colombia [ Biography
  12:30 - 13:30 Lunch break
  13:30 - 15:00
Session 2: Policy support for market growth and innovation
Presenting regional case studies and regulatory approaches, this session will focus on the key enablers for successful and impactful TV services and applications. The aim of the session is to provide a picture of the TV roll out in the Americas and the supporting role played by regulatory frameworks, including piracy and copyrights considerations.

Moderator: Eduardo Chomali,
Regional Director for Andean Countries, ASIET, Colombia [ Biography ]
 15:00 - 15:30 Coffee break
  15:30 - 17:00
Session 3: Evolving TV technology
This session will showcase the latest technological innovations for content delivery over integrated broadband, broadcast and cable TV networks. The session includes new types of smart terminals able to provide integrated and innovative services, including advanced user interfaces. Discussions will explore how new advanced services could best enable and complement current broadband, broadcast and cable TV offerings in the Americas.

Moderator: Gabriel Levy
, Content Coordinator, National Television Authority, Colombia [  Biography ]             
17:00 - 17:30 Coffee break
17:30 - 18:30​ Session 4: Standardization strategy
This session will focus on regional and international standardization in the field of broadband, broadcast and cable TV. The aim is to identify standardization gaps and discuss standardization strategies to address these gaps most effectively.

Moderator: Stefano Polidori, Advisor, TSB, ITU [  Biography ]
18:30 - 19:00​​ Wrap-up and conclusion
19:00 - 20:00​​​Reception

 *To be confirmed