08:30 - 09:00
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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 - "Outlook for Subscription Television Service in Colombia" Alberto Solano, Sectoral Director for ICT and TV, ANDESCO, Colombia [Presentation]
- “Status of the Implementation of Digital Terrestrial Television Broadcast in the Americas”, Roberto Colletti, Acting Chair, WG on Broadcasting (PCC.II), CITEL [Presentation]
- “The Future of TV – Market Trends in Perú”, Lucía Tamayo Flores, Osiptel, Perú [Presentation]
- “Perspectives from India” Avinash Agarwal, Deputy Director General, Telecommunication Engineering Centre, Dept. of Telecom, India [Presentation]
- “Future of TV - Market Trends and Business Models in Europe” Richard Lindsay-Davies, CEO, Digital TV Group
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10:30 - 11:00
| Coffee Break - Supported by 
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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 - Ernesto Orozco, Commissioner of Audiovisual Content, CRC, Colombia [Presentation]
- “Brazilian TV 3.0 Project: Status and Spectrum Requirements”, Paulo Cardoso, Anatel, Brazil [Presentation]
- "DTT in Argentina: The Challenge of Reaching the Entire Population", Sofía Lapuente, Head of Customer Satisfaction and Digital Marketing, Arsat, Argentina [Presentation]
- "Advanced ISDB-T", Shingo Asakura, Expert, Advanced Transmission System Research Division, NHK Science & Technology Research Laboratories (remote) [Presentation]
- "5G Broadcast - Technologies, Standards and Productization", Thomas Stockhammer, Senior Director Technical Standards, Qualcomm (remote) [Presentation]
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12:30 - 14:30
| Lunch Break
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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 - "Potential Regulatory Effects Arising from the New Value Chain in the Audiovisual Industry in Colombia" José Fernando Parada Rodríguez, Commissioner of Audiovisual Content, CRC, Colombia [Presentation]
- “Regulatory Discussions and Advancements for Digital Platforms in the Context of Audiovisual Services in Brazil”, Roberto Hirayama, Brazil, Anatel [Presentation]
- “Mexico: Benefits of the Transition to DTT”, Mayra Nathali Gómez Rodríguez, IFT, Mexico [Presentation]
- “Regulatory Provisions and Challenges in the Analog to Digital Transition in Panama”, William Del Rio, ASEP, Panama [Presentation]
- "The B-side of Television: Piracy vs. Content Protection", Ana Sousa, Director, Strategic relations, Alliance for creativity, Colombia [Presentation]
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16:00 - 16:30 | Coffee Break - Supported by 
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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.
- “Is it the twilight of the screen era? Virtual reality, augmented reality, and artificial intelligence” Julián Gómez, Consultant, Tachyon Consultores S.A.S, Colombia [Presentation]
- “New Educational Experiences based on XR (eXtended Reality) and a Digital Twin Platform” Kei Kawamura, Senior Manager, Advanced Visual Communication Laboratory, KDDI Corporation, Japan [Presentation]
- “Innovative Media Service Experiences Realized by all Photonic Networks” Gary Li, Vice-Chair of Technology WG, IOWN Global Forum (remote) [Presentation]
- “What is Driving the Media Supply Chain?", Andy Quested, Chair ITU-R WP 6C, Lead EBU QC Group, European Broadcasting Union (remote) [Presentation]
- “ITU-T SG9 AI and Future Cable Standardization” Satoshi Miyaji, ITU-T SG9 Chairman [Presentation]
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18:00 - 18:15
| Closing Remarks
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