This session will introduce ITU-T SG13 work on future networks, covering the non-radio aspects of IMT systems (mainly IMT-2020 and IMT-2030) and the convergence of fixed, mobile, and satellite networks, while highlighting ongoing and upcoming standardization activities in these areas. The session will also examine the technical challenges, deployment requirements, and practical considerations for African countries and share experiences and lessons learned from implementing future network architectures in the continent.

Moderator: Hayato Fukuzono​ (Study Group Advisor, ITU)

• Mohammed Mustafa (NCC, Nigeria): Overview of Q5/13 activities – Focus on Africa
• Rim Belhassine-Cherif​ (CIO and CSO, Tunisie Telecom): Migrating existing mobile network technologies to IMT-2020 and beyond – African context
  
• Thomas Ngoma (CTO, MTN Zambia): Mobile network modernization and convergence
• Eugene Siyingwa (Head of Network Experience​, Airtel Zambia)
• Bellingtone Kabwe (Head of Infrastructure Network, Fibrecom): National fibre as an enabler of future networks
  
• Michael Ketani (CTO, ​Liquid Intelligent Technologies): The role of regional ISPs and data service providers 

Session 3: Quality of Service and Quality of Experience best practices and policies in Africa

Representatives from national regulatory authorities (NRAs) in Africa showcase their application of ITU-T Recommendations such as ITU-T E.805, ITU-T E.806, ITU-T E.812, ITU-T P.10/G.100 in their approaches to service quality regulation.
The session will also address the unique measurement challenges faced in sparsely populated regions, explore AI-assisted methods for monitoring Quality of Service, and examine how power outages affect network performance and service availability.

Moderator: Derou Fabrice Kouhon​ (Head, QoS and Infrastructure Department, ARTCI, Côte d’Ivoire)

• Afonso Madivadua Junior​ (INCM, Mozambique): Collaborative Regulatory Efforts to Enhance QoS and QoE
• ​ Mohamed El Ghaly Wone (ARTP, Senegal): Coverage requirements and QoS/QoE of current and future networks for developing countries: The case of Senegal
  
• Didas Oleri (ARCEP, Gabon): QoS and QoE assessment of OTT services in Gabon
  
• Eric Nkopodi​ (ICASA, South Africa): The impact of power outages on network performance and availability – update on related SG12 Work
  
• Jacob Gondwe​ (ZICTA, Zambia): The impact of power outages on network performance and availability – Zambia’s experience