Thematic Session 1: Industry Cooperation and Space Exploitation
14:00 – 15:20
(TBC)
15:20 – 15:50
Tea Break
15:50 – 17:00
Panel 1: Space as a Driver of development
17:00 – 18:00
Dinner
1st September (Day 2)
Thematic Session 2: Regulatory Framework
09:00 – 09:50
ITU Regulatory Framework: The Future for Space Systems
Jorge Ciccorossi
Head
Space Strategy and Sustainability Division
ITU
<p data-brblocks-orig-node="1">With over 25 years of experience in satellite communications and regulations at international level, Mr Ciccorossi is the Head of the Space Strategy and Sustainability Division at the ITU Radiocommunications Bureau. His team is dedicated to monitor and ensure the effective and precise deployment of satellites in geostationary and non geostationary orbits in conformity with the Radio Regulations, as well as the treatment of cases of harmful interference affecting space services.</p>
<p data-brblocks-orig-node="1">Mr. Ciccorossi advises ITU Member States, Sectors Members and ITU intersectoral groups on technical regulatory matters of space services, including those related to space sustainability activities in the context of ITU and the Radiocommunication Bureau.</p>
<p data-brblocks-orig-node="1">Prior to the current position, he has taken the following responsibilities:</p>
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<li data-brblocks-orig-node="1">Acting Head of the Satellite Systems Coordination Division at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).</li>
<li data-brblocks-orig-node="1">Chairman of the 22nd. International Space Radio Monitoring Meeting (ISRMM), September 2021.</li>
<li data-brblocks-orig-node="1">Spokesperson on satellites issues representing the Radiocommunications Bureau at the World Radiocommunications Conference 2023 and at the Radio Regulations Board Counsellor of DG-Plenary at the CPM-2023 and WG-6C at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2012.</li>
<li data-brblocks-orig-node="1">Represented the ITU Radiocommunications Bureau at WRCs since 2003, as well as at several regional and international fora, including Space Debris Conference, CITEL, ICAO, International Astronautical Congress, Eurocontrol, United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs, Munich Satellite Navigation Summit, Forum Europe, US Small Satellite Symposium, SmallSat Europe , the Regulatory Expert Group of the ISRMM, IEEE and ITU Study Groups.</li>
<li data-brblocks-orig-node="1">Responsible for the analysis of GSO and NGSO satellite systems submitted to ITU for coordination and notification, and the treatment of cases of harmful interference.</li>
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<p data-brblocks-orig-node="1">Mr. Ciccorossi has conceived the first (and unique) Intergovernmental Online Platform to Report RFI cases affecting Satellite System (SIRRS), assisting 194 ITU Member States in its resolution.</p>
<p data-brblocks-orig-node="1">He holds the degree of engineer in electronics from the National University of Technology (UTN) in Buenos Aires, an Executive Certificate in Management and Leadership from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in the US, and has studied satellite communications and spacecraft design at the University of Surrey in the UK.</p>
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09:50 – 10:30
Regulating the Small Satellite Boom in a Crowded Sky
Danny Weng Hoa Tham
Head
Uncoordinated Space Systems Division
ITU
10:30 – 11:00
Tea Break
11:00 – 12:00
Satellite Network Coordination: A Cornerstone of Sustainable Spectrum and Orbit Resource Management
Chuen Chern Loo
Head
Coordinated Space Systems Division
ITU
Chuen Chern Loo is Head of the Coordinated Space Systems Division at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) in Geneva. He holds an Honours degree in Engineering from the National University of Singapore, a Master of Science in Digital Communications from Nanyang Technological University, and an MBA from the University of Bradford.
Mr. Loo brings over 3 decades of experience in the global space sector, spanning roles with a satellite operator, a spacecraft manufacturer, and an intergovernmental organization, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), a specialized agency of the United Nations for ICTs. A specialist in spectrum and orbit management, he currently leads the division responsible for the examination and processing of satellite network filings subject to coordination under the Radio Regulations, contributing to the effective management of the world's radio-frequency spectrum and satellite orbit resources.
12:00 – 14:00
Lunch
Thematic Session 3: Regulatory Practices
14:00 – 15:20
(TBC)
15:20 – 15:50
Tea Break
15:50 – 17:00
Panel 2: Rising challenges in Radio Frequency and Orbital Resource Management
2nd September (Day 3)
Thematic Session 4: WRC-27 Agenda Items related to Space Service
09:00 – 09:20
WRC-27 Agenda Items Overview
Jian Wang
Head
Space Plans Systems Division
ITU
Jian Wang has over 35 years of experience in radio spectrum management. He has been actively involved in ITU-R activities since 1997, contributing to several study groups and serving as Chairman of Working Party 1A and Vice-Chair of ITU-R Study Group 1 from 2004 to 2007. He has participated in every World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) since 2000.
Since joining the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau in 2007, he has worked in the Space Services Department, focusing on space planned services. He currently serves as Head of the Space Plans Systems (SPS) Division.
09:30 – 10:30
Panel 3: WRC-27 Agenda Item 1.13
10:30 – 11:00
Tea Break
11:00 – 11:40
Panel 4: WRC-27 Agenda Item 1.2
11:40 – 12:20
Panel 5: WRC-27 Agenda Item 7
12:20 – 14:00
Lunch
14:00 – 17:00
Site Visit to WRC-27 Venue (World Expo Center & Hotels)