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Programme

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​ITU Workshop on the "Future of Television of the Americas"

Bogotá, Colombia, 17 November 2023

Contact: tsbevents@itu.int

​08:30 - 09:00
Opening and Welcome Remarks

Master of Ceremony: Gladys Buitrago Caicedo​​
09:00 - 10:30
Session 1: Shaping the Future of Television - Market Trends, Business Models, and Policy Catalysts

This session will focus on the evolving business landscape of television, engaging in discussions about the factors that facilitate the success of future television services. We will explore the challenges and opportunities that the television industry faces across different regions worldwide, encompassing both well-established markets and emerging economies. We aim to delve into the dynamic forces influencing the future of television.

Moderator: Diego Guarin​, Deputy Director of Surveillance and Control at National Spectrum Agency


10:30 - 11:00

Coffee Break -  Supported by 
11:00 - 12:30
Session 2: Evolving television content delivery - Innovation across platforms

This session will dive into the dynamic landscape of television content delivery, featuring the latest technological advancements across multiple delivery platforms, including broadband, cable, and terrestrial/satellite broadcasting. Our discussions will explore cutting-edge broadcasting television applications, as well as the challenges and opportunities of convergence. Additionally, we'll examine how emerging smart terminals and advanced services are positioned to enhance and complement the existing offerings in broadband, broadcast, and cable TV throughout the Americas.

Moderator: Gabriel Levy​, Advisor and Consultant in ICT, Communications, and Digital Transformation, Colombia
​12:30 - 14:30
Lunch Break
​14:30 - 16:00
Session 3: Empowering Innovation and Growth - The role of regulators in the Americas

In this session, we will explore regional case studies and regulatory strategies that have played a pivotal role in advancing television services, emphasizing the significance of the analog-to-digital transition, novel applications, and effective spectrum management. Our objective is to offer insights into the television landscape across the Americas and illustrate how the influence of digital TV services can underpin future growth through well-defined regulatory frameworks. These frameworks will encompass crucial aspects such as spectrum matters, content protection, piracy and others.

Moderator: Diana Diaz​, Director of Audiovisuals, Film and Media, Ministry of Culture, Colombia


16:00 - 16:30​
Coffee Break ​-  Supported by 
16:30 - 18:00
Session 4: Unlocking Immersive Experiences: AI, Extended Reality, and the Future of Broadcasting

In the broadcasting industry, AI and extended reality technologies have become indispensable tools, enabling innovative services that offer personalized and immersive audience experiences through sensory-rich content. Simultaneously, the merging of broadcasting, broadband, and web platforms is pushing content creators to go beyond traditional programming. This session will also tackle regional and international standardization requirements in the broadband, broadcast, and cable TV sectors.

ModeratorManuel Riaño​, Manager, Agata, Colombia​
18:00 - 18:15
Closing Remarks