{"id":53,"date":"2024-01-12T13:43:20","date_gmt":"2024-01-12T13:43:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/?page_id=53"},"modified":"2024-06-24T15:28:53","modified_gmt":"2024-06-24T15:28:53","slug":"interactive-programme","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/programme\/interactive-programme\/","title":{"rendered":"Interactive Programme"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id='container' style='margin-top:20px;background-repeat:no-repeat;background-position-y: top;'><div id='parentHorizontalTab'><ul class='resp-tabs-list hor_1'><li class='tab-btn'>Monday<br>01 Jul<\/li><li class='tab-btn'>Tuesday<br>02 Jul<\/li><li class='tab-btn'>Wednesday<br>03 Jul<\/li><li class='tab-btn'>Thursday<br>04 Jul<\/li><\/ul><div class='resp-tabs-container hor_1'><div><p><div id='ChildVerticalTab_1'><ul class='resp-tabs-list ver_1'><li  style='border-left:20px #1FA5B1 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Regional Regulatory Associations (RA)<br>Digital Regulation Network (DRN) Meeting<br><br><i>(By invitation only)<\/i><\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>09:00 &#8211; 12:00<br\/> Room B Speke Ballroom<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #EEE8A8 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Lunch<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>12:00 &#8211; 14:00<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #1FA5B1 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Heads of Regulators Executive Roundtable: Charting the course of transformative technologies<br><i>(By invitation only)<\/i><\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>14:00 &#8211; 16:00<br\/> Room B Speke Ballroom<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #9D00D0 solid;'><p style='margin-bottom:20px !important;padding:2px 0px 2px 6px !important;background-color:#9D00D0 !important;'><font style='color:#FFFFFF !important;font-weight:600'>Social Events<\/font><\/p><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Welcome Cocktail <\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>17:30 &#8211; 20:00<br\/> Speke Resort Infinity Pool Area<\/i><br><\/li><\/ul><div class='resp-tabs-container ver_1'><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#1FA5B1'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#1FA5B1'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Regional Regulatory Associations (RA)<br>Digital Regulation Network (DRN) Meeting<br><br><i>(By invitation only)<\/i><\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><strong>(This pre-event was by invitation only for regional regulatory associations, regional organisations and regulatory authorities)<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-D\/Regulatory-Market\/Pages\/RA_Portal\/RA_Meetings\/2024\/RA-24.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Regional Regulatory Associations \/ Digital Regulation Network (DRN) Meeting<\/a><\/strong> provides a unique platform for Regulatory Associations (RA) to share experiences and knowledge. The aim of the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/sites\/ra-network\/&quot;target=&quot;_blank&quot;\" rel=\"noopener\"> DRN initiative<\/a><\/strong> is to accelerate sustainable digital transformation through common approaches to collaborative digital policy, regulation and governance across economic sectors and across borders.\r\n\r\nThe meeting discussed the &#8220;Development of harmonized broadband mapping systems&#8221;.\r\n\r\nAgenda\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>9h00-9h15 Opening remarks\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava, BDT Director, ITU<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Dr Ally Yahaya Simba, Executive Secretary of the East African Communications Organization (EACO) and RA Chair<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>9h15-9h30 Presentation on the progress of the ITU Initiative \u201cDigital Regulation Network (DRN) \u2013 A collaborative network of networks\u201d<\/li>\r\n \t<li>9h30-10h30 Discussion and interventions from the Regional Regulatory Associations\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Way forward<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n \t<li>10h30-11h00 Coffee break &#8211; photo<\/li>\r\n \t<li>11h00-11h50 Development of harmonized broadband mapping systems<\/li>\r\n \t<li>11h50-12h00 Closing<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/en\/ITU-D\/Regulatory-Market\/Pages\/RA_Portal\/Home.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Regulatory Associations Website\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Opening remarks<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' href='#IPSSpeaker35-1'><img alt='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>BDT Director<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker35-1'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker35-1' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><strong>Co<\/strong><strong>smas Zavazava took office as Director of the\u200b\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>at the International Te\u200blecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><br \/>\r\nWith more than 30 years in telecommunications, including over 20 years in ITU&#8217;s Development Sector, Dr Zavazava has promoted and implemented impactful information and communication technology projects around the world.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his election as BDT Director, he served as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Partnerships for Digital Development , overseeing development-related projects, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization between 2019 and 2022, while launching new initiatives that have boosted the engagement of industry, private-sector and academia members in ITU&#8217;s work.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPreviously, as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Projects and Initiatives, he oversaw development projects focused on gender, youth, and people with special needs, along with capacity building, emergency telecommunications, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and e-waste management.<br \/>\r\n<div><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEarlier, Dr Zavazava headed the Republic of Zimbabwe&#8217;s Government Telecommunications Agency and served as a senio\u200br diplomat. He also taught MBA classes at the UK&#8217;s Nottingham Trent University.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout his career, he has focused on closing the digital and skills divide and accelerating digital transformation to achieve socio-economic development for all.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr Zavazava holds a PhD in Multilateral Trade from Business School Lausanne (Switzerland), and a Master of Laws degree in Telecommunications and Information Technology from the University of Strathclyde (UK), as well as a Master&#8217;s in International Relations from Webster University (US), and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. He also holds a Bachelor&#8217;s in Business Administration and diplomas in Telecommunications and Systems Engineering.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech35-1' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Ally Simba' href='#IPSSpeaker1037-2'><img alt='Mr Ally Simba' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1037-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Ally Simba<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Executive Secretary<br>East African Communications Organisations (EACO) and RA-24 Chair<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1037-2'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1037-2' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1037-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Ally Simba<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Dr. Ally Y. Simba is the Executive Secretary of the East African Communications Organisations (EACO). He was appointed to the position on 1st August 2017 for a period of four years, which was renewed on the 1st August 2021. Prior to his appointment he had served as a Director of Knowledge Management with the Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH). He has more than 20 years of experience in communication industry where he has worked as an Engineer with a mobile phone operator, as a researcher, as regulator, and as policy maker with the central government of the United Republic of Tanzania.<br \/>\r\nHe received his B.Sc. (Hons.) degree in Electronics Science and Communications from the University of Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania, in 1998, and the M.E and Ph.D. degrees in Electronics and Information Engineering from Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Japan, in 2003 and 2006, respectively. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Simba was an Expert Researcher with the National Institute of Information and Communications Technology, Tokyo, Japan from 2006 to 2011, where he was involved in research on the effect of exposure from mobile phones and base stations to the human health. From 2011 to 2013, he was a Manager for Planning and Research with the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority (TCRA), Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. From 2013 to 2015, he served as a Director of ICT at the Ministry of Communication Science and Technology (MCST) of the United Republic of Tanzania and later appointed to the position of Director General of TCRA in July 2015, a position he served until December, 2016. Dr. Simba has published widely in peer-reviewed international journals and presented his research work in more than 30 international conferences. He participated actively in the work of the Study Group 5 of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) since 2009.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDuring his tenure at the MCST, Dr. Simba was a group leader of the local expert group which formulated Tanzania\u2019s Cyber laws, namely Cyber Crime Act and E-Transactions Act enacted in 2015 and served as Project Director for the World Bank funded Regional Communication Infrastructure Programme (RCIP) as well as National ICT Broadband Backbone (NICTBB) Project.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Simba is a Chartered Engineer, registered with the U.K. Engineering Council and a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, U.K., where he served an International Professional Registration Advisor for Engineering Professional Registration from April 2011 to March 2014. He is also a Senior Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE). Dr. Simba appears in 11th Edition of the Marquis Who&#8217;s Who in Science and Engineering, 2011\u20132012. He was the recipient of the Japanese Government Scholarship (Monbusho Scholarship) from 2000 to 2006. Since 2018, Dr Simba has been serving as a member of Joint Steering Committee of the Center of Excellence for ICT in East Africa, a project coordinated by the East African Community.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1037-2' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1037-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Ally Simba<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#EEE8A8'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#EEE8A8'><font style='color:#000000'>Lunch<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#1FA5B1'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#1FA5B1'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Heads of Regulators Executive Roundtable: Charting the course of transformative technologies<br><i>(By invitation only)<\/i><\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><strong>This Executive Roundtable was by invitation only<\/strong>\r\n\r\nTransformative technologies (AI, big data, IoT, blockchain, robotics, nanotechnology, 3 and 4 D printing, quantum computing, etc.) are profoundly changing all aspects of our lives questioning our policy and regulatory models and governance approaches in an increasingly complex and fragmented environment. The discussion focused on reimagining regulation for positive social and economic impact considering contributions to the GSR-24 Best Practice Guidelines and guidelines presented for adoption.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Best Practice Guidelines presentation and adoption &#8211; Mr George William Nyombi Thembo, Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and GSR-24 Chair<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Discussion on reimagining regulation for positive social and economic impact<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' href='#IPSSpeaker35-3'><img alt='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>BDT Director<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker35-3'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker35-3' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><strong>Co<\/strong><strong>smas Zavazava took office as Director of the\u200b\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>at the International Te\u200blecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><br \/>\r\nWith more than 30 years in telecommunications, including over 20 years in ITU&#8217;s Development Sector, Dr Zavazava has promoted and implemented impactful information and communication technology projects around the world.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his election as BDT Director, he served as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Partnerships for Digital Development , overseeing development-related projects, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization between 2019 and 2022, while launching new initiatives that have boosted the engagement of industry, private-sector and academia members in ITU&#8217;s work.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPreviously, as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Projects and Initiatives, he oversaw development projects focused on gender, youth, and people with special needs, along with capacity building, emergency telecommunications, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and e-waste management.<br \/>\r\n<div><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEarlier, Dr Zavazava headed the Republic of Zimbabwe&#8217;s Government Telecommunications Agency and served as a senio\u200br diplomat. He also taught MBA classes at the UK&#8217;s Nottingham Trent University.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout his career, he has focused on closing the digital and skills divide and accelerating digital transformation to achieve socio-economic development for all.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr Zavazava holds a PhD in Multilateral Trade from Business School Lausanne (Switzerland), and a Master of Laws degree in Telecommunications and Information Technology from the University of Strathclyde (UK), as well as a Master&#8217;s in International Relations from Webster University (US), and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. He also holds a Bachelor&#8217;s in Business Administration and diplomas in Telecommunications and Systems Engineering.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech35-3' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Speakers<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr George William Nyombi Thembo' href='#IPSSpeaker712-4'><img alt='Mr George William Nyombi Thembo' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/712.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr George William Nyombi Thembo<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Executive Secretary<br>Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and Chair GSR-24<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker712-4'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker712-4' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/712.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr George William Nyombi Thembo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Executive Director<br \/>\r\nGeorge William Nyombi Thembo, is the newly appointed Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). He has been serving in the capacity of the Director of the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF) since January 2017. With a distinguished career that spans various sectors, Mr. Nyombi brings a wealth of executive management experience and expertise to his current position.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nProfessional Background:<br \/>\r\nMr. Nyombi\u2019s illustrious career spans both the political arena and various key roles in the public and private sectors, culminating in his current position as the esteemed head of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to assuming his pivotal role at the UCC, Mr. Nyombi carved a distinguished path in politics, serving as a Member of Parliament from 2001 to 2015. During this tenure, he showcased his leadership prowess by undertaking ministerial responsibilities in the Ugandan Cabinet, presiding over crucial portfolios such as Primary Education, Luwero Triangle, and Information and Communications Technology.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBefore venturing into the realm of politics, Mr. Nyombi demonstrated his commitment to public service and strategic planning. In the early 1990s, he held progressive roles at the Uganda Railways Corporation, including positions as an analyst, planning officer, and senior planning officer in Strategic Planning. Subsequently, he extended his influence as a Project Coordinator for the Transport Rehabilitation Project (Railway Component) and as a Transport Database Specialist at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). His dynamic engagement in public administration was further highlighted by his role as the Chairman of the Finance and Administration Committee of the Kampala City Council from 1997 to 2001, which is now known as KCCA.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Nyombi\u2019s multifaceted background is accentuated by his extensive education and diverse experiences, positioning him as a dynamic, strategic thinker, and accomplished leader. His notable leadership as Minister of State, ICT (Communication), overseeing the pivotal analogue to digital migration and the enactment of the UCC Act, 2013, alongside subsequent regulations, reflects his deep impact on the communications landscape. Additionally, his transformative role as the Director of the Uganda Communications Universal Access and Service Fund (UCUSAF) underscores his commitment to advancing the communications sector in Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBeyond the confines of regulatory expertise, Mr. Nyombi is a passionate participant in the creative industry. His involvement in music, dance, and drama goes beyond mere hobbies, as he is not only a director and founder member of Ndere Troupe Limited but also a distinguished playwright, songwriter, and producer. This commitment to the arts earned him the prestigious title of Best Actor in Uganda in 1985 by the Uganda Theatrical Groups Association (UTGA). This unique blend of regulatory expertise and creative involvement encapsulates Mr. Nyombi\u2019s dynamic and well-rounded leadership in the diverse communications sector, bringing immense value to the Uganda Communications Commission as the authoritative regulator of the communications landscape in Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEducational Achievements:<br \/>\r\nMr. Nyombi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Social Administration from Makerere University (1989), and a Master of Science in Development Economics from Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) with distinction in 2008. His academic journey also includes a postgraduate diploma in Project management from Uganda Management Institute \u2013 UMI (2003) and an advanced diploma in national development and project planning from Bradford University, UK (1994).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFurthermore, Mr. Nyombi has pursued specialized education in telecommunications regulation at the University of Florida, USA, and holds certificates in communications regulatory frameworks from the same institution (2018). His commitment to continuous learning is evident through certificates in Advanced ICT Policy from the Galilee Institute of Management in Israel (2012) and certifications in transportation management (ESAMI, 1992) and investments analysis (University of Bradford, UK, 1992). Mr. Nyombi is also recognized as a Certified Public Private Partnership professional.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPersonal Details: Mr. Nyombi Thembo is a family man-married with children.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech712-4' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/712.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr George William Nyombi Thembo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Firestarters<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Neil Sahota' href='#IPSSpeaker1006-5'><img alt='Mr Neil Sahota' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1006.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Neil Sahota<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chief Executive Officer ACSILabs Inc, UN AI Advisor IBM Master Inventor<br> <\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1006-5'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1006-5' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1006.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Neil Sahota<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Neil Sahota is the CEO of ASCI Labs, IBM Master Inventor, and author of the bestselling books Own the A.I. Revolution and Innovative Leadership in the Age of AI. Over his 20+ year career, Neil has worked with enterprises, in multiple industries, to create next generation products and solutions powered by emerging technology. Neil also works with government agencies on workforce development programs, public service solutions, policy, and regulation. In addition, he helps organizations create the culture, infrastructure, and ecosystem needed to achieve success, such as the UN\u2019s AI for Good initiative. Neil also actively pursues social good and volunteers with nonprofits. He is currently helping the Zero Abuse Project prevent child sexual abuse as well as Planet Home to engage youth culture in sustainability initiatives. Neil is a sought-after Board member, management consultant, and keynote speaker.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1006-5' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1006.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Neil Sahota<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr  Michael Niyitegeka' href='#IPSSpeaker1039-6'><img alt='Mr  Michael Niyitegeka' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1039.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr  Michael Niyitegeka<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Director<br>Refactory Limited<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1039-6'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1039-6' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1039.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr  Michael Niyitegeka<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Michael is the Director Refactory Limited. He is also the Country Manager for ICDL Africa. Michael is passionate and practices Leadership Development, Business Technology Strategy and Business Advisory services primarily through coaching and mentoring. He possesses 22 years of working experience in both the private and public sectors.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMichael has worked and consulted for different sectors with specific focus to business development, leadership development, strategy development, technology development and integration. He has mentored and coached individuals and companies across different sectors over the last 10 years.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMichael was a member of the ICT Technical Working Group of the Presidential Investor Round Table and the Advisory group for the Government of Uganda on the 4IR Technologies. Michael serves as a Board member of a number of organizations. He is a Rotarian and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of technology business leaders.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1039-6' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1039.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr  Michael Niyitegeka<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#9D00D0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#9D00D0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Welcome Cocktail <\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>This cocktail was open to all participants\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/06\/InfinityPool.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/06\/InfinityPool.jpg\" width=\"50%\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div><p><div id='ChildVerticalTab_2'><ul class='resp-tabs-list ver_2'><li  style='border-left:20px #1FA5B1 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Industry Advisory Group on Development Issues and Private Sector Chief Regulatory Officers\u2019 (IAGDI-CRO) Meeting<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>09:00 &#8211; 10:30<br\/> Room B Speke Ballroom<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #009DD0 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Opening ceremony<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>11:00 &#8211; 12:00<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #EEE8A8 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Lunch break<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>12:00 &#8211; 14:00<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #FFF36D solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>High Level Segment: Maximizing digital opportunities for impact\u202f<br>-Ministerial conversation<br>-Interactive regulators and digital stakeholders\u2019 conversation<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>14:00 &#8211; 15:15<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #EEE8A8 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Coffee Break<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>15:15 &#8211; 15:45<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #009DD0 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Session 2 &#8211; Space economy<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>15:45 &#8211; 17:00<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #BEE4FB solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Dialogue on tools for sustainable space (Special event)<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>17:00 &#8211; 18:00<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #9D00D0 solid;'><p style='margin-bottom:20px !important;padding:2px 0px 2px 6px !important;background-color:#9D00D0 !important;'><font style='color:#FFFFFF !important;font-weight:600'>Social Events<\/font><\/p><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Gala Dinner<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>19:00 &#8211; 22:00<br\/> Kigo Gardens <\/i><br><\/li><\/ul><div class='resp-tabs-container ver_2'><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#1FA5B1'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#1FA5B1'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Industry Advisory Group on Development Issues and Private Sector Chief Regulatory Officers\u2019 (IAGDI-CRO) Meeting<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>This session convened industry and private sector thought leaders who shared experiences, best practices and concrete proposals to address the complex regulatory and business landscape of the digital ecosystems. The meeting focused on dissecting the key regulatory challenges and opportunities of this decade that are influencing how industry operates, including, but not limited the following areas:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Digital Infrastructure Development, with a focus on financing and fair share, digital public infrastructure and digital inclusion, security, and privacy, as well as ESG readiness<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Regulation of the future, including reforms required to achieve an equal playing field, and new domains such as AI<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Technologies for the Future:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Non-Terrestrial Networks &amp; Terrestrial Networks complementarity to deliver connectivity everywhere.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>IoT, Advanced 5G &amp; the future 6G technology.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Policy, Standards, Technology &amp; Spectrum considerations.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Limited Seats<\/strong>: Preference was given to ITU-D Sector Members. ITU Member States and Regulators were welcome to attend and seating was available on a first-come, first-served basis.\r\n<p>\r\n<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/07\/IAGDICRO-2024-Outcome-Statement.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IAGDI-CRO Outcome Statement<\/a><\/strong>\r\n<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Opening remarks<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' href='#IPSSpeaker35-7'><img alt='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>BDT Director<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker35-7'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker35-7' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><strong>Co<\/strong><strong>smas Zavazava took office as Director of the\u200b\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>at the International Te\u200blecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><br \/>\r\nWith more than 30 years in telecommunications, including over 20 years in ITU&#8217;s Development Sector, Dr Zavazava has promoted and implemented impactful information and communication technology projects around the world.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his election as BDT Director, he served as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Partnerships for Digital Development , overseeing development-related projects, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization between 2019 and 2022, while launching new initiatives that have boosted the engagement of industry, private-sector and academia members in ITU&#8217;s work.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPreviously, as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Projects and Initiatives, he oversaw development projects focused on gender, youth, and people with special needs, along with capacity building, emergency telecommunications, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and e-waste management.<br \/>\r\n<div><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEarlier, Dr Zavazava headed the Republic of Zimbabwe&#8217;s Government Telecommunications Agency and served as a senio\u200br diplomat. He also taught MBA classes at the UK&#8217;s Nottingham Trent University.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout his career, he has focused on closing the digital and skills divide and accelerating digital transformation to achieve socio-economic development for all.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr Zavazava holds a PhD in Multilateral Trade from Business School Lausanne (Switzerland), and a Master of Laws degree in Telecommunications and Information Technology from the University of Strathclyde (UK), as well as a Master&#8217;s in International Relations from Webster University (US), and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. He also holds a Bachelor&#8217;s in Business Administration and diplomas in Telecommunications and Systems Engineering.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech35-7' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Bocar Ba' href='#IPSSpeaker183-8'><img alt='Mr Bocar Ba' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/183-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Bocar Ba<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>CEO<br>SAMENA Telecommunications Council &#038; IAGDI-CRO Chairman<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker183-8'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker183-8' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/183-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Bocar Ba<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><ul><br \/>\r\n \t<li>CEO SAMENA Telecommunications Council \u2013 UAE<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Member Review Board, 5th Generation Collaborative Regulation (G5) Benchmark \u2013 ITU<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Commissioner Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development &#8211; UN<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Member Edison Alliance, World Economic Forum (WEF)<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Member 2020 G20 Summit Advisory Board &#8211; (Former) Digital Economy Task Force \u2013 KSA<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Chairman Industry Advisory Group for Development Issues &amp; Chief Regulatory Officers Meeting (IAGDI\/CRO) \u2013 ITU<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><br \/>\r\nFor over 30 years, Bocar BA has been delivering impact in the Telecom\/ICT industry of the MEA region, facilitating collaboration among private-sector and government sector entities in the pursuit of digitization and socio-economic conducive policies. BA\u2019s professional engagement is recognized in industry-wide advocacy activities, especially\u202ftoward promoting investment sustainability in the private sector of the Middle East.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHis innate people-centric approach has mobilized multiple consensus-building platforms, cross-regional stakeholders, and issue-specific advocacy on important sector-development challenges. He is collaborating with leading platforms and global telecommunications development institutions, including the ITU, UN Broadband Commission, the World Bank (WB), and World Economic Forum (WEF), among others, as an objective-minded representative of the private sector and as an advocate of effective policy-making and future-friendly regulation, which are crucial for fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that all nations across the globe have agreed to in the larger interest of their socio-economic development needs.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBA is a principal advisor to various business, investment, and regulatory entities and assists governments in addressing matters relating to digital infrastructure investment, innovation catalysts, sustainable digital economy, job-creation, and citizen-centric public-sector delivery through the use of ICTs. Bocar BA has chaired consensus-building and contributed to the development of recommendations for leaders worldwide to help accelerate digital infrastructure development and digitalization.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech183-8' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/183-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Bocar Ba<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Lele Modise' href='#IPSSpeaker868-9'><img alt='Ms Lele Modise' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/868-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Lele Modise<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Group Chief Executive &#8211; Legal and Regulatory Officer <br>Vice-Chair of IAGDI-CRO and MTN Group<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker868-9'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker868-9' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/868-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Lele Modise<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Lele Modise is the Group Chief Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer (GCLRO) at MTN Group Limited (MTN), and was previously the MTN Group Chief Legal Counsel, having joined MTN Group in August 2019. <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\nIn her current role as the Group Legal and Regulatory Officer, she provides legal, regulatory and public policy strategic direction, including the implementation of the Group\u2019s legal and regulatory risk management and regulatory advocacy and engagement programs. In her previous role, she was Barclays Africa Group Limited (Absa Africa)\u2019s General Counsel for Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) from October 2014 and was appointed as General Counsel for both Wealth, Investment Management and Insurance (WIMI) and CIB in November 2015. <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\nMs Modise holds a B.Proc, LLB from the University of Pretoria (2001) and Masters in Banking Law (LLM) from the University of South Africa (2006). She was admitted as an Attorney in 2003. <br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech868-9' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/868-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Lele Modise<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Firestarters<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Isabelle Mauro' href='#IPSSpeaker848-10'><img alt='Ms Isabelle Mauro' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/848.jpeg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Isabelle Mauro<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Director General  <br>Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker848-10'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker848-10' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/848.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Isabelle Mauro<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Isabelle Mauro is Director General of the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) that represents the interests of the satellite industry ecosystem. Under Isabelle\u2019s leadership, GSOA and its member CEOs lead the effort to showcase the benefits of satellite communications for a more inclusive, sustainable and secure society &#8211; vital to bridging the world\u2019s digital divide, achieving the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals and realizing the full potential of the 5G &amp; 6G ecosystem.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIsabelle has 25 years\u2019 experience in the Telecoms and Technology sector, starting at the GSMA, where she was responsible for International &amp; External Affairs for fifteen years. In 2015 she moved to New York to join the World Economic Forum as Head of the Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Industry.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIsabelle is passionate about inclusion and sustainability. She is a Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. She also sits on the Advisory Board of Women in Tech.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech848-10' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/848.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Isabelle Mauro<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Amir Al-Gibreen' href='#IPSSpeaker279-11'><img alt='Mr Amir Al-Gibreen' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/279-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Amir Al-Gibreen<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Group Chief Regulatory and Compliance <br>STC<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker279-11'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker279-11' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/279-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Amir Al-Gibreen<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mr. Algibreen has over 27 years of experience in the field of ICT, specializing in Regulatory and Compliance with versatile experience in strategic planning, market and competition analysis, national and international ICT laws, regulations and policies development and compliance with a background in project management, sales, marketing and business development. Currently he is stc\u2019s Group Chief Regulatory Affairs and Compliance leading regulatory and compliance activities for\/within the group dealing with Government and Regulatory bodies in KSA and supporting stc subsidiaries in this domain. He worked for a duration of 16 years at CST (previously known as CITC the Saudi ICT regulator) in several positions leading major national projects, strategies, initiatives, several national and international committees. Moreover, held several positions in AT&amp;T and Lucent Technologies in Public Affairs, Sales &amp; Marketing and Business Development. Also was awarded a full scholarship from Lucent Technologies to The George Washington University in Washington DC and obtained a Master of Science degree in Project Management.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech279-11' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/279-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Amir Al-Gibreen<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Ruth Sebatindira' href='#IPSSpeaker1056-12'><img alt='Ms Ruth Sebatindira' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1056-7.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Ruth Sebatindira<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Founding Partner<br>Ligomarc<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1056-12'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1056-12' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1056-7.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Ruth Sebatindira<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Ruth Sebatindira is a Senior Counsel of 27 years experience and a Partner at Ligomarc Advocates a law firm she founded in 2003. Ruth was appointment by the High Court of Uganda, as Administrator of Uganda Telecom on 2nd January 2020. The first administration in Uganda\u2019s corporate insolvency history and one of the biggest corporate insolvencies in terms of asset value in Uganda. Ruth was appointed to oversee and protect the business and assets of Uganda Telecom for the benefit of its Creditors and ensure protection of all Creditors\u2019 interests. The role requires business acumen, business leadership and foresight as well as strategic partnerships and thinking. She led a team of 450 employees working across the country to ensure revenue generation. She was charged with identifying potential investors, technology partners as well as devising a turn around strategy for the Telecom to come out of insolvency. Ruth had to investigate the causes of corporate failure\/insolvency and render reports to the High Court and also make proposals to turn around the Company.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1056-12' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1056-7.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Ruth Sebatindira<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Fraser Graham' href='#IPSSpeaker1041-13'><img alt='Mr Fraser Graham' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1041-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Fraser Graham<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Director, Public Policy<br>Ooredoo Group<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1041-13'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1041-13' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1041-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Fraser Graham<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Fraser Graham is the Director of Public Policy at Ooredoo Group. With over 25 years of experience in the mobile telecommunications industry, he has developed expertise in public policy advocacy, international regulatory affairs, data privacy, digital transformation, regulatory modernisation, regulatory compliance, regulatory strategy, and other commercially strategic projects. His extensive career spans mobile groups, operators, consultancy firms, and the GSMA, covering regions across Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1041-13' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1041-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Fraser Graham<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Christopher Hemmerlein' href='#IPSSpeaker484-14'><img alt='Mr Christopher Hemmerlein' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/484-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Christopher Hemmerlein<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Senior Public Policy Manager<br>Amazon<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker484-14'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker484-14' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/484-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Christopher Hemmerlein<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Chris Hemmerlein is a Senior Public Policy Manager at Amazon, where he leads multilateral engagement on connectivity and Internet access issues. He is a Vice-Rapporteur for Question 1\/1 and 5\/1 in the ITU Development Bureau.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nChris is the former Chairman of the United States ITU Association (USITUA), and still serves on its Board of the Directors.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nChris has been an active delegate to the ITU since 2009. Prior to joining the private sector, he spent seven years working for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Office of International Affairs. In this capacity he authored contributions to, and negotiated outcomes of, major conferences including the Plenipotentiary and World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC), and study groups in the Standardization and Development Sectors. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrom 2016-2021, Chris was a Public Policy Manager at Facebook. In that capacity he served as Vice-Rapporteur for ITU-D Question 3\/1 during the 2018-21 Study Cycle, where he was the primary author of Chapter 4 on Over-the-top (OTT) applications and a contributing author to the report on the Economic Impact of OTTs on National Telecommunications\/ICT markets.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nChris earned a bachelor\u2019s degree at DePauw University and a master\u2019s degree in International Politics at the University of California, San Diego.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech484-14' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/484-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Christopher Hemmerlein<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Ahmed Riad Rashad ' href='#IPSSpeaker488-15'><img alt='Mr Ahmed Riad Rashad ' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/488-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Ahmed Riad Rashad <\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Senior Director, Strategy and Industry Development<br>Huawei<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker488-15'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker488-15' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/488-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Ahmed Riad Rashad <\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Ahmed Riad, a seasoned professional in the ICT sector, possesses over 15 years of diverse international experience that spans digital transformation, innovation, and industry development. With a profound understanding of digital technologies, infrastructure, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and digital business growth, Ahmed&#8217;s expertise extends across multiple regions and hierarchies.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout his illustrious career, Ahmed has worked with multinational corporations and organizations such as Ericsson, Nokia Siemens Networks, the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), and presently, Huawei Technologies. In his incumbent role at Huawei, Ahmed orchestrates strategic alliances and molds partnership avenues for Huawei&#8217;s standardization teams. He also engages robustly with global institutions in the realm of ICT standardization and strategic industry advancement, while simultaneously identifying and interpreting pivotal ICT industry shifts, fostering innovation within Huawei.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his role at Huawei, Ahmed worked at the ITU headquarters in Geneva. Notably, he played a pivotal role in planning and development of the Good Global Summit and leading the AI for Good Innovation Factory. Which is an AI for Good initiative that identified and amplified AI-driven solutions and innovations aligned with the UN&#8217;s Sustainable Development Goals. Additionally, at ITU Telecom, Ahmed adeptly handled Small and Medium Enterprises innovation initiatives and cultivated partnerships with multiple entities spanning the Middle East and North America.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech488-15' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/488-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Ahmed Riad Rashad <\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Tatiana Lawrence' href='#IPSSpeaker855-16'><img alt='Ms Tatiana Lawrence' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/855.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Tatiana Lawrence<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>International &#038; Regulatory Vice President<br>Iridium<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker855-16'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker855-16' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/855.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Tatiana Lawrence<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Tatiana Lawrence is Vice President, International Regulatory for Iridium, the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. In this capacity, Ms. Lawrence leads Iridium\u2019s global regulatory and policy initiatives, related to regulatory policy, technical standards, technical and policy matters before International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and other international organizations, market access, licensing, spectrum advocacy, and disaster relief. In this regard, Ms. Lawrence has consistently developed enduring regulatory solutions to promote new technology applications and services throughout the world.  Ms. Lawrence takes a lead role in driving Iridium\u2019s proactive approach to emerging markets and deployment of innovative communications solutions including voice, data, and IOT\/M2M solutions.  Ms. Lawrence, also leads Iridium\u2019s efforts in providing emergency communications anywhere on Earth in times of disasters.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to joining Iridium, Ms. Lawrence\u2019s career spanned experience in systems and integration engineering, as well as international business and regulatory affairs.  Ms. Lawrence was involved in coordinating engineering and integration activities between satellite and launch vehicle manufacturers, implementing business growth and regulatory development in Eastern Europe, and coordinating international regulatory and market access matters, as well as representation at the International Telecommunication Union and other international forums. <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\nMs. Lawrence holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Moscow Power Engineering University.  Ms. Lawrence serves on the board of directors of the United States International Telecommunication Union Association.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech855-16' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/855.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Tatiana Lawrence<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Aboubakar Haman' href='#IPSSpeaker1044-17'><img alt='Mr Aboubakar Haman' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1044.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Aboubakar Haman<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chief Regulatory Officer<br>Axian Telecom <\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1044-17'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1044-17' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1044.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Aboubakar Haman<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Aboubakar has more than 20 years&#8217; international experience in the telecommunications sector, in the fields of regulation, public policy, compliance and risk management. He began his career at  the Cameroon Telecommunications Regulatory Board, where he gradually evolved to hold various management positions, including Director of Studies and Forecasting and Technical Director. He subsequently held various roles within private telecommunications groups: Director of Regulatory Affairs at Etisalat Francophone Africa, Regional Director of Regulation and Compliance, then Regional Director of Risk and Compliance for Central and West Africa at MTN Group. He is currently in charge of Regulation and Public Policy for the AXIAN Telecom Group, which operates in mobile telephony, infrastructure and data hosting in Africa and the Indian Ocean.  Aboubakar holds an Executive Master&#8217;s degree in International Business Law from the University of St. Gallen (Switzerland), a Master&#8217;s degree in Telecommunications Management from the University of Strathclyde (UK) and a Master&#8217;s degree in Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications from the University of Mons (Belgium).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1044-17' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1044.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Aboubakar Haman<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#009DD0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#009DD0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Opening ceremony<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'> &nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='H.E. MAJ. (RTD) Jessica Alupo' href='#IPSSpeaker1063-18'><img alt='H.E. MAJ. (RTD) Jessica Alupo' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1063.jpeg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>H.E. MAJ. (RTD) Jessica Alupo<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Vice President<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1063-18'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1063-18' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1063.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. MAJ. (RTD) Jessica Alupo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Maj. (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, is the ninth and current Vice President of Uganda since June 2021. She is a Ugandan politician, educator, and former military officer.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nShe previously served in the cabinet of Uganda as Minister of education between 2011 and 2016.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nShe is also an elected member of parliament as Katakwi District\u2019s women\u2019s representative.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1063-18' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1063.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. MAJ. (RTD) Jessica Alupo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>Speech by H.E. Mr Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of he Republic of Uganda, delivered by H.E. Ms. Jessica Alupo, Vice-President of the Republic of Uganda<\/h3><a title='Download Speech by H.E. Mr Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, President of he Republic of Uganda, delivered by H.E. Ms. Jessica Alupo, Vice-President of the Republic of Uganda' target='blank' href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/120_GSR-24-H.E.Mr_.Yoweri-Kaguta-Museveni-OpeningRemarks.pdf'><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PDF file\" class=\"IconImage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/presentations\/images\/icon_PDF_48.png\" > <\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='H.E. Dr Chris Baryomunsi' href='#IPSSpeaker1009-19'><img alt='H.E. Dr Chris Baryomunsi' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1009.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>H.E. Dr Chris Baryomunsi<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Minister<br>Ministry of ICT and National Guidance<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1009-19'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1009-19' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1009.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. Dr Chris Baryomunsi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Dr. Chris Baryomunsi is Uganda\u2019s Minister of ICT and National Guidance and a passionate advocate for inclusive digital transformation. He is at the forefront of implementing Uganda\u2019s Digital Vision, championing policies that ensure universal, meaningful, and affordable connectivity to accelerate socio-economic development and close the digital divide.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWith a multidisciplinary background as a medical doctor, public health expert, and demographer, Dr. Baryomunsi brings a people-centered lens to ICT policymaking &#8211; prioritizing accessibility, digital inclusion, and the ethical use of technology. He has spearheaded initiatives that expand broadband access, support rural connectivity, empower youth through digital skilling, and strengthen the resilience of national ICT infrastructure.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nUnder his leadership, Uganda continues to position ICT as a strategic enabler for inclusive growth, sustainable development, and regional digital integration. He has also served in ministerial roles in Health and Housing, consistently linking technology to essential services.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Baryomunsi holds a PhD in Public Health and advanced degrees in Demography and HIV\/AIDS Management. With prior experience in academia and international development organizations including UNFPA and GTZ, he combines technical expertise with a global development perspective.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAs a Member of Parliament since 2006, Dr. Baryomunsi remains committed to harnessing ICT for inclusive governance and meaningful participation in the digital age.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHis voice continues to shape regional and global dialogue on leveraging connectivity for a sustainable digital future.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1009-19' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1009.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. Dr Chris Baryomunsi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>Opening Remarks<\/h3><a title='Download Opening Remarks' target='blank' href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/98_GSR-24-Hon.Dr_.Chris-Baryomunsi-OpeningRemarks.pdf'><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PDF file\" class=\"IconImage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/presentations\/images\/icon_PDF_48.png\" > <\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin' href='#IPSSpeaker105-20'><img alt='Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/105-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Secretary-General<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker105-20'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker105-20' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/105-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Doreen Bogdan-Martin took office as Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMs Bogdan-Martin has held leadership positions in the field of international telecommunications policy for over two decades, with a track-record of brokering innovative partnerships to expand digital inclusion and connectivity for everyone around the world. Following her historic election by ITU Member States in September 2022, she became the first woman ever to head the organization, which was first established in 1865 and became a UN specialized agency in 1947.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAs ITU Secretary-General, she aims to drive innovative solutions, maximize ITU&#8217;s relevance for its 193 Member States, intensify global cooperation on connecting the unconnected, and strengthen the alignment of ITU&#8217;s programmes with the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the United Nations. Ms Bogdan-Martin has consistently emphasized the need for digital transformation to achieve economic prosperity, job creation, skills development, gender equality, and socio-economic inclusion, as well as to build circular economies, reduce climate impact, and save lives.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAs Director of ITU&#8217;s Telecommunication Development Bureau for a four-year term starting in 2018, she helped put sustainable digital development at the forefront of international cooperation, including with the private sector and civil society. Among other ITU development priorities, she actively promoted the Partner2Connect initiative, which has mobilized unprecedented pledges of funding and support for meaningful Internet connectivity in developing countries.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nShe was previously instrumental in establishing the ITU-UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, serving as its Executive Director for more than a decade; contributed to the success of ITU&#8217;s Global Symposium for Regulators as the pre-eminent worldwide meeting for digital policy makers; and led ITU&#8217;s youth engagement strategy. She also pioneered ITU&#8217;s ongoing contribution to the EQUALS Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age and initiated ITU&#8217;s collaboration with UNICEF on the Giga project to connect every school worldwide to the Internet.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWithin ITU, she has promoted gender equality and encouraged bringing more women into the workforce, as well as helping women grow professionally and contributing to networks of women pursuing gender-balanced participation in conferences and policy making.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrom 2008 until 2018, Ms Bogdan-Martin served as Chief of ITU&#8217;s Strategic Planning and Membership Department, overseeing corporate communications, external affairs, corporate strategy, and membership. Earlier, she headed the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau&#8217;s Regulatory and Market Environment Division and Regulatory Reform Unit.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBefore joining ITU in 1994, she worked at the U.S. Department of Commerce as a Telecommunication Policy Specialist in the National Telecommunication and Information Administration.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMs Bogdan-Martin holds a Master&#8217;s in International Communications Policy from American University in Washington, DC, a post-graduate certification in Strategies for Leadership from the Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland, and a certification in Accountability and Ethics from the UN Leaders Programme. She is also a qualified amateur radio operator.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMs Bogdan-Martin is married with four children.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech105-20' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/105-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr George William Nyombi Thembo' href='#IPSSpeaker712-21'><img alt='Mr George William Nyombi Thembo' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/712.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr George William Nyombi Thembo<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Executive Director<br>Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and GSR-24 Chair<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker712-21'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker712-21' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/712.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr George William Nyombi Thembo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Executive Director<br \/>\r\nGeorge William Nyombi Thembo, is the newly appointed Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). He has been serving in the capacity of the Director of the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF) since January 2017. With a distinguished career that spans various sectors, Mr. Nyombi brings a wealth of executive management experience and expertise to his current position.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nProfessional Background:<br \/>\r\nMr. Nyombi\u2019s illustrious career spans both the political arena and various key roles in the public and private sectors, culminating in his current position as the esteemed head of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to assuming his pivotal role at the UCC, Mr. Nyombi carved a distinguished path in politics, serving as a Member of Parliament from 2001 to 2015. During this tenure, he showcased his leadership prowess by undertaking ministerial responsibilities in the Ugandan Cabinet, presiding over crucial portfolios such as Primary Education, Luwero Triangle, and Information and Communications Technology.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBefore venturing into the realm of politics, Mr. Nyombi demonstrated his commitment to public service and strategic planning. In the early 1990s, he held progressive roles at the Uganda Railways Corporation, including positions as an analyst, planning officer, and senior planning officer in Strategic Planning. Subsequently, he extended his influence as a Project Coordinator for the Transport Rehabilitation Project (Railway Component) and as a Transport Database Specialist at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). His dynamic engagement in public administration was further highlighted by his role as the Chairman of the Finance and Administration Committee of the Kampala City Council from 1997 to 2001, which is now known as KCCA.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Nyombi\u2019s multifaceted background is accentuated by his extensive education and diverse experiences, positioning him as a dynamic, strategic thinker, and accomplished leader. His notable leadership as Minister of State, ICT (Communication), overseeing the pivotal analogue to digital migration and the enactment of the UCC Act, 2013, alongside subsequent regulations, reflects his deep impact on the communications landscape. Additionally, his transformative role as the Director of the Uganda Communications Universal Access and Service Fund (UCUSAF) underscores his commitment to advancing the communications sector in Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBeyond the confines of regulatory expertise, Mr. Nyombi is a passionate participant in the creative industry. His involvement in music, dance, and drama goes beyond mere hobbies, as he is not only a director and founder member of Ndere Troupe Limited but also a distinguished playwright, songwriter, and producer. This commitment to the arts earned him the prestigious title of Best Actor in Uganda in 1985 by the Uganda Theatrical Groups Association (UTGA). This unique blend of regulatory expertise and creative involvement encapsulates Mr. Nyombi\u2019s dynamic and well-rounded leadership in the diverse communications sector, bringing immense value to the Uganda Communications Commission as the authoritative regulator of the communications landscape in Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEducational Achievements:<br \/>\r\nMr. Nyombi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Social Administration from Makerere University (1989), and a Master of Science in Development Economics from Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) with distinction in 2008. His academic journey also includes a postgraduate diploma in Project management from Uganda Management Institute \u2013 UMI (2003) and an advanced diploma in national development and project planning from Bradford University, UK (1994).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFurthermore, Mr. Nyombi has pursued specialized education in telecommunications regulation at the University of Florida, USA, and holds certificates in communications regulatory frameworks from the same institution (2018). His commitment to continuous learning is evident through certificates in Advanced ICT Policy from the Galilee Institute of Management in Israel (2012) and certifications in transportation management (ESAMI, 1992) and investments analysis (University of Bradford, UK, 1992). Mr. Nyombi is also recognized as a Certified Public Private Partnership professional.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPersonal Details: Mr. Nyombi Thembo is a family man-married with children.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech712-21' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/712.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr George William Nyombi Thembo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>Remarks<\/h3><a title='Download Remarks' target='blank' href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/1_GSR-24-Hon.Nyombi-Thembo-Remarks.pdf'><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PDF file\" class=\"IconImage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/presentations\/images\/icon_PDF_48.png\" > <\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Remarks from the Executive Director,<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nUganda Communications Commission (UCC)<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nHon. Nyombi Thembo<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nThe Guest Of Honour,<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nSecretary General of the ITU Ms. Doreen Bodgan Martin<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nHon. Ministers Present and Heads of Delegations<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nThe Director BDT, Dr. Cosmas Luckson Zavazava<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nDistinguished participants,<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nDistinguished Ladies and Gentlemen,<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nIt is reckoned that the number of people globally who have no access to the internet is 2.6 billion people. This statistic has been quoted at a few occasions this year &#8211; at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos in January, and more recently in Geneva at the annual meeting of the International Telecommunication Union Council in June. This translates to <strong>ONE THIRD OF THE GLOBAL POPULATION <\/strong>who are in digital darkness. This calls for urgent action. Telecommunications regulators must be at the forefront of enunciating dynamic regulatory interventions to ensure that this number of unconnected people reduces rapidly. Access to the Internet is no longer a luxury; it has become an absolute necessity, denial of which means denial to essential services like education, medical care, financial inclusion to mention but a few.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\n<strong>Connectivity <\/strong>does not function as a Lone Ranger. For connectivity to have impact, we must ensure that the appropriate and relevant <strong>content <\/strong>exists.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nOnce that is tackled, the looming question we have to answer is, \u201cDo our respective stakeholders have the <strong>capability <\/strong>of understanding and relating with the content that we have designed?\u201d<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nFurthermore, there is need to ensure that affordable smart devices are available to enable optimal usage of the internet.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nUnited Nations Secretary-General, Ant\u00f3nio Guterres said this past June that, \u201cBridging that divide is not only an economic necessity, but a <strong>moral and humanitarian<\/strong> imperative.\u201d I totally agree.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nWe therefore welcome you to Uganda, the Pearl of Africa, where we will be discussing <strong>Regulating for Impact<\/strong> as we look at the economic, social, political, and moral necessity of bridging the digital divide.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nWe can see how digital connectivity has shifted from being a luxury to an absolute necessity by looking at how so many services as well as new products are available online. The lack of connectivity curtails not only the socio-economic development of individuals but it cascades upwards and affects an entire nation. We can not talk of poverty reduction and sustainable development without interrogating how these can be impacted by enhanced and global usage of the internet. Our young people, more so in sub-Saharan Africa are yearning for enhanced connectivity-as they have become increasingly aware that the opportunities, we have been denied for centuries, we can catch up on through global connectivity. The young people want to punch above their weight-they want to do things differently and the internet holds the key to this, so we must not betray their dreams.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nAs we all in here know, lack of connectivity affects several dimensions of our existence as humans: it affects us from getting out of poverty, it affects us from accessing key information, it affects us from civic engagement and participation.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nWe are in a race against time because the technological advancements are progressing at a dizzying speed, and it is honestly far easier and more effective for us to engage in digital inclusion initiatives <strong>now<\/strong> than playing a catchup game at a later stage.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nTime, really, <strong>is<\/strong> of the essence.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nThe fact that we are gathered here in Kampala Uganda, speaks to a collective commitment to <strong>Regulate for Impact<\/strong> and bridge this digital divide. Our convening here shows that we espouse the shared belief that access to the Internet is now a right, and not a luxury, as it once was.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nThe range of topics that will be discussed illustrate the breadth and depth of what we grapple with in the telecommunication regulatory space.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nFrom <strong>Digital Regulation<\/strong> to executive roundtable discussions on <strong>Charting the Course of Transformative Technologies<\/strong>\u2026from <strong>Development Issues and the Private Sector<\/strong> to high-level ministerial panel discussions on <strong>Maximizing Digital Opportunities for Impact<\/strong>, these are just the tip of the iceberg on the areas in which we want to make an impact.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nGSR 24 presents us with an opportune platform for dialogue to not only gain and share insights and best practices on current issues, but to also brainstorm on technological advancements as well as challenges we anticipate in the near future.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nDistinguished ladies and gentlemen, the <strong>only <\/strong>way that we can achieve our goal of making an impact in our sector &#8211; which is also linked to us achieving the Sustainable Development Goals &#8211; is through <strong>collaboration<\/strong>. Without collaboration, all our individual efforts \u2013 as admirable and ambitious as they are \u2013 at making an impact on the different stakeholders we serve will remain a siloed effort.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\n<strong>Collaboration<\/strong> is our only viable solution. <em>So, <strong>what<\/strong> does collaboration look like for us? <\/em><br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nI believe collaboration entails two-way, frequent, and dynamic communication amongst governments, the private sector, civil society, telecommunication regulators, and the average citizen. We need to adopt a collaborative approach to formulating policies that are inclusive and make significant investments in building the infrastructure that will lead to the unconnected populations receiving connectivity, and also being effectively empowered on using the various digital tools available.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nOur ultimate goal, distinguished ladies, and gentlemen is for digital inclusion and digital equity; a connected world where each individual can purposefully thrive in the digital era.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nWhile the task ahead of us in bridging the digital divide seems immense, it seems so, only because we are looking at it through individual lenses. What makes this challenge surmountable is if we look at it through a collaborative lens.\u00a0 What this task requires of us is vision, focus, and determination. We applaud the private sector which has driven connectivity efforts at speeds never anticipated some 30 years ago. It is incumbent on the governments and regulators to ensure that these efforts are rewarded through dynamic fiscal incentives. On the part of the private sector-we expect dynamic product development that will ensure quick connectivity of the unconnected-there is no forensic science in this-it <strong>JUST MAKES BUSINESS SENSE.<\/strong><br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nLet us use GSR 2024 as an opportunity to re-affirm our commitment to <strong>Regulating for Impact<\/strong>.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nI would like to once again warmly welcome you to Kampala, Uganda. You will have an opportunity to experience our warm and hospitable nature \u2013 here at Munyonyo, as well as beyond the confines of this conference. Whatever little time you save, ensure that you stroll around Kampala-and even beyond. At the end of the conference, after we have mapped how to partake enhanced regulating for impact, you will also agree with us the indeed Uganda is the Pearl of Africa. Let the conversation begin.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nI wish us all fruitful deliberations.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nFor God and my country.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' href='#IPSSpeaker35-22'><img alt='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>BDT Director<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker35-22'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker35-22' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><strong>Co<\/strong><strong>smas Zavazava took office as Director of the\u200b\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>at the International Te\u200blecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><br \/>\r\nWith more than 30 years in telecommunications, including over 20 years in ITU&#8217;s Development Sector, Dr Zavazava has promoted and implemented impactful information and communication technology projects around the world.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his election as BDT Director, he served as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Partnerships for Digital Development , overseeing development-related projects, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization between 2019 and 2022, while launching new initiatives that have boosted the engagement of industry, private-sector and academia members in ITU&#8217;s work.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPreviously, as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Projects and Initiatives, he oversaw development projects focused on gender, youth, and people with special needs, along with capacity building, emergency telecommunications, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and e-waste management.<br \/>\r\n<div><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEarlier, Dr Zavazava headed the Republic of Zimbabwe&#8217;s Government Telecommunications Agency and served as a senio\u200br diplomat. He also taught MBA classes at the UK&#8217;s Nottingham Trent University.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout his career, he has focused on closing the digital and skills divide and accelerating digital transformation to achieve socio-economic development for all.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr Zavazava holds a PhD in Multilateral Trade from Business School Lausanne (Switzerland), and a Master of Laws degree in Telecommunications and Information Technology from the University of Strathclyde (UK), as well as a Master&#8217;s in International Relations from Webster University (US), and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. He also holds a Bachelor&#8217;s in Business Administration and diplomas in Telecommunications and Systems Engineering.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech35-22' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>Opening Remarks<\/h3><a title='Download Opening Remarks' target='blank' href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/2_GSR-24-Dr.Cosmas-Zavazava-OpeningRemarks.pdf'><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PDF file\" class=\"IconImage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/presentations\/images\/icon_PDF_48.png\" > <\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#EEE8A8'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#EEE8A8'><font style='color:#000000'>Lunch break<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#FFF36D'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#FFF36D'><font style='color:#000000'>High Level Segment: Maximizing digital opportunities for impact\u202f<br>-Ministerial conversation<br>-Interactive regulators and digital stakeholders\u2019 conversation<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>This high-level session examined how to adjust the policy and regulatory pendulum to address today&#8217;s digital needs while preparing for tomorrow.\u202fThe conversation started with a Ministerial exchange and continued with regulators and industry players.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What win-win solutions exist?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Addressing the financing gap to secure investments\u202fand achieve inclusive and sustainable digital development, what works and lessons learned<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How to better leverage from digital infrastructures and technologies to reduce costs for universal access ensure resilience and extend connectivity for all, including those on the move?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>From cross regulatory measures to innovation and collaboration, is it business as usual? Strengthening cross-border digital collaboration<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Mainstreaming collaborative approaches in the digital ecosystems, the role of governments and regulators in providing a coherent approach to complex challenges<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' href='#IPSSpeaker35-23'><img alt='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>BDT Director<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker35-23'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker35-23' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><strong>Co<\/strong><strong>smas Zavazava took office as Director of the\u200b\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>at the International Te\u200blecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><br \/>\r\nWith more than 30 years in telecommunications, including over 20 years in ITU&#8217;s Development Sector, Dr Zavazava has promoted and implemented impactful information and communication technology projects around the world.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his election as BDT Director, he served as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Partnerships for Digital Development , overseeing development-related projects, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization between 2019 and 2022, while launching new initiatives that have boosted the engagement of industry, private-sector and academia members in ITU&#8217;s work.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPreviously, as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Projects and Initiatives, he oversaw development projects focused on gender, youth, and people with special needs, along with capacity building, emergency telecommunications, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and e-waste management.<br \/>\r\n<div><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEarlier, Dr Zavazava headed the Republic of Zimbabwe&#8217;s Government Telecommunications Agency and served as a senio\u200br diplomat. He also taught MBA classes at the UK&#8217;s Nottingham Trent University.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout his career, he has focused on closing the digital and skills divide and accelerating digital transformation to achieve socio-economic development for all.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr Zavazava holds a PhD in Multilateral Trade from Business School Lausanne (Switzerland), and a Master of Laws degree in Telecommunications and Information Technology from the University of Strathclyde (UK), as well as a Master&#8217;s in International Relations from Webster University (US), and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. He also holds a Bachelor&#8217;s in Business Administration and diplomas in Telecommunications and Systems Engineering.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech35-23' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Ministerial Panel<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga ' href='#IPSSpeaker1065-24'><img alt='Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga ' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1065.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga <\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Minister of State for National Guidance<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1065-24'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1065-24' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1065.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga <\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga is the Minister of State for Information, Communications Technology and National Guidance of the Republic of Uganda. An economist and seasoned public administrator, he brings extensive experience from both the public and private sectors. His leadership spans corporate management, municipal governance, and entrepreneurship in key industries.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAs Minister of State, he plays a central role in steering Uganda\u2019s digital transformation agenda\u2014advancing affordable connectivity, digital innovation, and inclusive ICT-enabled development. He continues to advocate for ICT as an enabler of economic growth, inclusion, and resilience\u2014both nationally and across the broader global digital community. His work strongly reflects Uganda\u2019s commitment to leveraging ICTs to improve socio-economic outcomes for all.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHon. Kabbyanga leads the Uganda delegation to WTDC-25<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1065-24' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1065.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Hon. Godfrey Baluku Kabbyanga <\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='H.E. Mr Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo' href='#IPSSpeaker683-25'><img alt='H.E. Mr Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/683.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>H.E. Mr Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Minister<br>Ministry of Communications and Information Technology<br>Samoa (Independent State of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker683-25'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker683-25' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/683.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. Mr Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>H.E. Mr. Toelupe Poumulinuku OnesemoMinisterMinistry of Communications and Information Technology, SamoaHis Excellency, Honourable Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo was elected a Member of Parliament in April 2021 from the Territorial Constituency of Falealili #1, and subsequently appointed as the Minister of Communications and Information Technology.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHon. Toelupe\u2019s Ministerial portfolio includes the Ministry of Communications and Information Technology, Office of the Regulator, Office of the Clerk of the Legislative Assembly and the Samoa Post Office Limited.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe is also the co-chair of the Samoa National Digital ID Steering Committee (NIDSC), and the Digital Transformation Council (DTC). Hon. Toelupe is the Administrator of the Communications Sector Legislative Acts, namely the Telecommunications Act; Postal Services Act; and the Broadcasting Act, which gives directions to the development and future works of Digital, Broadcasting, Postal, and Telecommunication elements of the country.As Minister of Communications and Information Technology, Hon. Toelupe is committed to making access to the benefits of Samoa\u2019s ICT development successes, inclusive to all citizens of Samoa.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe is passionate about the integral role the ICT Sector plays, through the development andimplementation of Samoa\u2019s National plans and strategies, in the successful realization of all its development goals.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech683-25' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/683.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. Mr Toelupe Poumulinuku Onesemo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='H.E. Mr Nape Nnauye' href='#IPSSpeaker722-26'><img alt='H.E. Mr Nape Nnauye' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/722-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>H.E. Mr Nape Nnauye<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Minister <br>Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology<br>Tanzania (United Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker722-26'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker722-26' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/722-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. Mr Nape Nnauye<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Hon. Nape Moses Nnauye is a visionary, challenge-driven, independent-minded leader with a warm and friendly demeanor. He is the current United Republic of Tanzania&#8217;s Minister for Information, Communication, and Information Technology, and a Member of Parliament for Mtama Constituency in Lindi Region.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe is a natural and persuasive communicator who is known for his ability to energise and inspire people to work together toward a common goal. He has a knack for bringing disparate people together. Nape Nnauye is a smart and creative with a track record of overseeing and contributing to important public programs, as seen by his achievements in numerous roles and positions.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHon. Nape Moses Nnauye was born and raised in Tanzania, where he received his primary and secondary education. Later, he attended university education both inside and outside Tanzania to further his studies. Nape graduated with Honors from Bangalore University in India with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in Psychology, Language, and Journalism. He also hold a Master of Public Administration from Mzumbe University (Dar es Salaam Campus) in Tanzania. He has a Diploma in Diplomacy and Foreign Relations from the Centre for Foreign Relations and a Diploma in Social Sciences from the Kivukoni Academy of Social Sciences, both in Tanzania, owing to his diligent studious attitude.<br \/>\r\nNape has been active with Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM &#8211; the current ruling party in Tanzania) since when he was a young pioneer during his primary school and later as a Member of the National Council of the CCM Youth wing while pursuing his secondary education. He has held different roles inside the CCM as well as in the Government, and has been essential in the political and economic advancement of his party.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe is currently a member of the National Congress of the party. He also served on the National Central Committee and National Executive Committee of CCM. Nape served as CCM&#8217;s National Secretary for Ideology and Publicity before becoming Minister for Information, Culture, Arts, and Sports in the 5th Phase Government of the United Republic of Tanzania.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nNape is passionate about Tanzania&#8217;s and Africa&#8217;s development, and he continues to provide new ideas and insights to the continent&#8217;s and his country&#8217;s progress. His practical knowledge and purposeful emphasis on Tanzania and Africa are a unique treasure that he actively passes on and mentors youth, who are Africa&#8217;s future development agents.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech722-26' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/722-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. Mr Nape Nnauye<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Interactive Panel with regulators and industry players<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Professor Sandra Maximiano' href='#IPSSpeaker1035-27'><img alt='Professor Sandra Maximiano' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1035-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Professor Sandra Maximiano<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chair<br>Autoridade Nacional de Comunica\u00e7\u00f5es (ANACOM)<br>Portugal<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1035-27'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1035-27' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1035-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Professor Sandra Maximiano<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman of ANACOM&#8217;s Board of Directors since 15 December 2023, holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Amsterdam. She is an Associate Professor of Economics at ISEG &#8211; School of Economics &amp; Management, University of Lisbon, where she is co-coordinator of XLAB &#8211; Behavioral Research Lab and of the Master&#8217;s Degree in Economics program. She was previously an Assistant Professor at Purdue University and a Research Fellow at the University of Chicago in the United States. She has also taught at Amsterdam School of Economic, Cat\u00f3lica Lisbon School of Business &amp; Economics, Nova School of Business and Economics and Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHer academic research spans several areas: experimental and behavioral economics, organizational and labor economics, public policy, and information management. Her research explores issues related to social and moral preferences in individual decision making and in strategic and competitive environments, gender differences in economic decisions and the dynamics of information in competitive and co-operative situations. Maximiano primarily uses laboratory and field experiments to study human economic behavior and to collect data. Her work has been published in journals such as Review of Economic Studies, Economic Journal, Experimental Economics and Games and Economic Behavior. He is currently the Associate Editor of the Portuguese Economic Journal.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrom 2006 to 2023, she was the author of opinion columns in the Portuguese press, most notably the column \u201cA Economia somos n\u00f3s\u201d (The Economy is Us) in the Expresso newspaper.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1035-27' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1035-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Professor Sandra Maximiano<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Eng. Omar AlRejraji' href='#IPSSpeaker1057-28'><img alt='Eng. Omar AlRejraji' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1057.jpeg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Eng. Omar AlRejraji<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Deputy Governor of Regulation and Competition Sector<br>Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST)<br>Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1057-28' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1057.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Eng. Omar AlRejraji<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1057-28' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1057.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Eng. Omar AlRejraji<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Bocar Ba' href='#IPSSpeaker183-29'><img alt='Mr Bocar Ba' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/183-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Bocar Ba<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>CEO<br>Samena Telecommunications Council &#038; IAGDI-CRO Chairman<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker183-29'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker183-29' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/183-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Bocar Ba<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><ul><br \/>\r\n \t<li>CEO SAMENA Telecommunications Council \u2013 UAE<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Member Review Board, 5th Generation Collaborative Regulation (G5) Benchmark \u2013 ITU<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Commissioner Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development &#8211; UN<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Member Edison Alliance, World Economic Forum (WEF)<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Member 2020 G20 Summit Advisory Board &#8211; (Former) Digital Economy Task Force \u2013 KSA<\/li><br \/>\r\n \t<li>Chairman Industry Advisory Group for Development Issues &amp; Chief Regulatory Officers Meeting (IAGDI\/CRO) \u2013 ITU<\/li><br \/>\r\n<\/ul><br \/>\r\nFor over 30 years, Bocar BA has been delivering impact in the Telecom\/ICT industry of the MEA region, facilitating collaboration among private-sector and government sector entities in the pursuit of digitization and socio-economic conducive policies. BA\u2019s professional engagement is recognized in industry-wide advocacy activities, especially\u202ftoward promoting investment sustainability in the private sector of the Middle East.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHis innate people-centric approach has mobilized multiple consensus-building platforms, cross-regional stakeholders, and issue-specific advocacy on important sector-development challenges. He is collaborating with leading platforms and global telecommunications development institutions, including the ITU, UN Broadband Commission, the World Bank (WB), and World Economic Forum (WEF), among others, as an objective-minded representative of the private sector and as an advocate of effective policy-making and future-friendly regulation, which are crucial for fulfilling the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that all nations across the globe have agreed to in the larger interest of their socio-economic development needs.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBA is a principal advisor to various business, investment, and regulatory entities and assists governments in addressing matters relating to digital infrastructure investment, innovation catalysts, sustainable digital economy, job-creation, and citizen-centric public-sector delivery through the use of ICTs. Bocar BA has chaired consensus-building and contributed to the development of recommendations for leaders worldwide to help accelerate digital infrastructure development and digitalization.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech183-29' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/183-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Bocar Ba<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen' href='#IPSSpeaker1013-30'><img alt='Ms Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1013-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Managing Director &#038; Chief Executive Officer<br>NigComSat<br>Nigeria (Federal Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1013-30'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1013-30' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1013-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Nkechi Jane Egerton-Idehen is an energetic leader in the telecommunications industry, currently serving as the Managing Director\/CEO of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited. With a strong engineering background from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and further education from Warwick Business School, Harvard Business School, and Yale School of Management, she&#8217;s amassed over 17 years of experience in African telecommunications.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout her career, Jane has held diverse roles in companies like Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks, showcasing her ability to manage stakeholders, build teams, and drive business growth. Beyond her technical prowess, she&#8217;s a staunch advocate for women in STEM, founding initiatives like Women &amp; Career to support female leaders and inspire young girls.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIn March 2020, Egerton-Idehen authored &#8220;Be Fearless: Give Yourself Permission To Be You,&#8221; empowering women to excel in STEM careers. The book&#8217;s success, reaching bestseller status in seven Amazon categories, shows its impact. Despite her busy schedule, she remains connected to her Nigerian heritage, continuing to uplift and empower women in STEM through her initiatives and leadership.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1013-30' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1013-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#EEE8A8'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#EEE8A8'><font style='color:#000000'>Coffee Break<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#009DD0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#009DD0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Session 2 &#8211; Space economy<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>The expansion of satellite networks have yielded new space-based applications that can aid critical economic, business and societal challenges.\r\nThis session explored regulatory measures and approaches for an inclusive, safe and sustainable space economy, demystifying future services such as mobile satellite direct to mobile end user devices services.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Understanding the space-based infrastructure, what measures are needed to harness the opportunities and mitigate risks in terms of access (licensing), enforcement, and sustainability?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>The ecosystem comprising different space stakeholders is evolving towards greater complexity, how to address the different requirements?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Preparing for the future, what services are coming next? Mobile satellite direct to mobile end user services, competing or complementing existing mobile terrestrial services?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Dorothy Okello' href='#IPSSpeaker1034-31'><img alt='Dr Dorothy Okello' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1034.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Dorothy Okello<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Board Chair<br>Uganda Communications Commission (UCC)<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1034-31'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1034-31' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1034.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Dorothy Okello<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Eng. Dr. Dorothy Okello is Dean, School of Engineering at Makerere University, and a researcher with netLabs!UG, a research centre within the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering whose model is to strive for a  balanced critical  mass  of  research, innovation and commercialisation in communications and networking. She is also Director of Innovation at ResilientAfrica Network (RAN), Makerere University School of Public Health. Supported by USAID, RAN seeks to identify, develop and scale innovative solutions that will strengthen the resilience of African communities afflicted by natural as well as man-made shocks and stresses. This it does by applying science, technology, innovation and partnerships, and by using evidence-based approaches.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Okello holds a Bachelor of Science Engineering (Electrical \u2013 First Class Hons.), Makerere University, a Master of Science Electrical Engineering, University of Kansas, United States (Fulbright Scholar), and a Ph.D. Electrical Engineering, McGill University, Canada (Canadian Commonwealth Scholar). She is a member of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) where she is Past President (2016-2018), and a duly registered engineer with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Okello is a leader with over 20 years of diverse experience in teaching, researching, as well as conducting projects and contributing to policies, including serving on various boards in education, telecommunications\/ICT, banking and innovation. She is an activist in the area of getting more women, small-scale enterprises and rural communities engaged in innovation for development \u2013 with an ability to understand and balance both community and technology objectives.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1034-31' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1034.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Dorothy Okello<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Professor Konstantinos Masselos' href='#IPSSpeaker309-32'><img alt='Professor Konstantinos Masselos' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/309-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Professor Konstantinos Masselos<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>President<br>Hellenic Telecommunications &#038; Post Commission (EETT)<br>Greece<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker309-32'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker309-32' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/309-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Professor Konstantinos Masselos<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Professor Konstantinos Masselos has been appointed as the President of the Hellenic Telecommunications &amp; Post Commission (EETT) in February 2018 and his mandate has been renewed in February 2022.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe is Vice Chair of the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) for 2024 (Outgoing Chair) and he was BEREC Chair for 2023 and Vice Chair for 2022 (Incoming Chair) and for 2019.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe is Professor in the Department of Informatics and Telecommunications of the University of Peloponnese and he served as Rector of the above University during the period 2012-2017.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrom 2005 to 2008 he was a Lecturer in the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at Imperial College London. Also during the period 2010-2016 he was an Honorary Lecturer in the same Department.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrom 2001-2004 he worked in the telecommunications industry.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nSince 2005 he has been collaborating as an expert with various units of the European Commission. Also, he was member of the Scientific Committee of the European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) from 2015 to 2017.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech309-32' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/309-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Professor Konstantinos Masselos<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen' href='#IPSSpeaker1013-33'><img alt='Ms Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1013-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Managing Director &#038; Chief Executive Officer<br>NigComSat<br>Nigeria (Federal Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1013-33'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1013-33' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1013-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Nkechi Jane Egerton-Idehen is an energetic leader in the telecommunications industry, currently serving as the Managing Director\/CEO of Nigerian Communications Satellite (NIGCOMSAT) Limited. With a strong engineering background from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, and further education from Warwick Business School, Harvard Business School, and Yale School of Management, she&#8217;s amassed over 17 years of experience in African telecommunications.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout her career, Jane has held diverse roles in companies like Ericsson and Nokia Siemens Networks, showcasing her ability to manage stakeholders, build teams, and drive business growth. Beyond her technical prowess, she&#8217;s a staunch advocate for women in STEM, founding initiatives like Women &amp; Career to support female leaders and inspire young girls.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIn March 2020, Egerton-Idehen authored &#8220;Be Fearless: Give Yourself Permission To Be You,&#8221; empowering women to excel in STEM careers. The book&#8217;s success, reaching bestseller status in seven Amazon categories, shows its impact. Despite her busy schedule, she remains connected to her Nigerian heritage, continuing to uplift and empower women in STEM through her initiatives and leadership.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1013-33' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1013-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Jane Nkechi Egerton-Idehen<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Tatiana Lawrence' href='#IPSSpeaker855-34'><img alt='Ms Tatiana Lawrence' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/855.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Tatiana Lawrence<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>International &#038; Regulatory Vice President<br>Iridium<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker855-34'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker855-34' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/855.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Tatiana Lawrence<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Tatiana Lawrence is Vice President, International Regulatory for Iridium, the only mobile satellite service (MSS) company offering coverage over the entire globe. In this capacity, Ms. Lawrence leads Iridium\u2019s global regulatory and policy initiatives, related to regulatory policy, technical standards, technical and policy matters before International Telecommunications Union (ITU), the International Maritime Organization (IMO), and other international organizations, market access, licensing, spectrum advocacy, and disaster relief. In this regard, Ms. Lawrence has consistently developed enduring regulatory solutions to promote new technology applications and services throughout the world.  Ms. Lawrence takes a lead role in driving Iridium\u2019s proactive approach to emerging markets and deployment of innovative communications solutions including voice, data, and IOT\/M2M solutions.  Ms. Lawrence, also leads Iridium\u2019s efforts in providing emergency communications anywhere on Earth in times of disasters.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to joining Iridium, Ms. Lawrence\u2019s career spanned experience in systems and integration engineering, as well as international business and regulatory affairs.  Ms. Lawrence was involved in coordinating engineering and integration activities between satellite and launch vehicle manufacturers, implementing business growth and regulatory development in Eastern Europe, and coordinating international regulatory and market access matters, as well as representation at the International Telecommunication Union and other international forums. <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\nMs. Lawrence holds a Master of Science in Electrical Engineering from the Moscow Power Engineering University.  Ms. Lawrence serves on the board of directors of the United States International Telecommunication Union Association.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech855-34' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/855.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Tatiana Lawrence<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr John Janka' href='#IPSSpeaker841-35'><img alt='Mr John Janka' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/841.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr John Janka<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chief Government Affair Officer, Global Government Affairs &#038; Regulatory<br>Viasat<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker841-35'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker841-35' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/841.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr John Janka<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>John P. Janka serves as Chief Officer, Global Government Affairs &amp; Regulatory at Viasat, Inc., an international communications solutions provider with a long legacy of designing, building and operating telecommunications and broadband networks of all types. He has extensive experience in the telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sector from over three decades of work at the global law firm Latham &amp; Watkins, where he was a partner and served as the head of its Communications Law practice group. In that capacity, Mr. Janka represented entities ranging from startup entities to global leaders, whom he counseled on a variety of strategic matters. His clients included domestic and international satellite, wireless, and other terrestrial telecommunications companies; Internet service providers; video programming and other content suppliers; media services companies; television and radio broadcast operators; equipment manufacturers; and banks, private equity firms, and other investors.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Janka consistently has been recognized as a leading lawyer in publications such as Euromoney\u2019s Expert Guides to the World\u2019s Leading TMT Lawyers, Euromoney\u2019s The Best of The Best USA-Telecoms, The International Who&#8217;s Who of Telecoms &amp; Media Lawyers, Super Lawyers, and the Washingtonian magazine. Both Chambers USA and The Legal 500 US ranked Mr. Janka as a leading lawyer in the telecommunications, satellite, and broadcast areas, noting his creativity, vast experience, and reputation as one of the leading lawyers. In 2017, Mr. Janka was inducted into The Legal 500\u2019s Hall of Fame, which highlights individuals who have received \u201cconstant praise by their clients\u201d and who are at the \u201cpinnacle of their profession.\u201d In addition, The Financial Times highlighted one of Mr. Janka\u2019s projects for Viasat, providing a \u201cstandout\u201d ranking for advising on issues involving new uses of radio spectrum.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Janka also developed and edited for a decade a global compendium of international law, entitled The Technology, Media and Telecommunications Review.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Janka graduated cum laude from Duke University and Order of the Coif from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law. He served as a law clerk to Judge Cynthia Holcomb Hall, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and as a delegate at International Telecommunication Union World Radiocommunication Conferences.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech841-35' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/841.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr John Janka<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>John P. Janka is Chief Officer, Global Government Affairs &amp; Regulatory at Viasat, Inc., an international communications solutions provider.  Mr. Janka is a frequent international speaker and commenter on developments and trends in the industry.  He has extensive experience in the telecommunications, media, and technology (TMT) sector from over three decades of previous work at Latham &amp; Watkins, where he was a partner and served as the Global Chair of its Communications Law Practice Group.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nMr. Janka consistently has been recognized as a leading lawyer in publications such as Euromoney\u2019s Expert Guides to the World\u2019s Leading TMT Lawyers; Euromoney\u2019s The Best of The Best USA-Telecom; The International Who&#8217;s Who of Telecoms &amp; Media Lawyers; Super Lawyers; and the Washingtonian magazine.  Both Chambers USA and The Legal 500 US ranked Mr. Janka as a leading lawyer in the telecommunications, satellite, and broadcast areas, noting his creativity, vast experience, and reputation.  Mr. Janka has been inducted into The Legal 500\u2019s Hall of Fame, which highlights individuals who have received \u201cconstant praise by their clients\u201d and who are at the \u201cpinnacle of their profession.\u201d  In addition, The Financial Times highlighted one of Mr. Janka\u2019s projects for Viasat, providing a \u201cstandout\u201d ranking for advising on issues involving new uses of radio spectrum.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nMr. Janka developed and edited for a decade a global compendium of international law, entitled The Technology, Media and Telecommunications Review.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nMr. Janka graduated cum laude from Duke University in Durham, North Carolina, and Order of the Coif from the University of California at Los Angeles School of Law.  He served as a law clerk to Judge Cynthia Holcomb Hall, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and as a delegate at International Telecommunication Union World Radiocommunication Conferences.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr David Goldman' href='#IPSSpeaker1014-36'><img alt='Mr David Goldman' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1014.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr David Goldman<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Vice President, Satellite Policy<br>SpaceX<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1014-36'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1014-36' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1014.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr David Goldman<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>David Goldman is the Vice President of Satellite Policy for SpaceX.  Prior to joining SpaceX in 2018, he was the Chief Counsel for the Communication and Technology Subcommittee since January 2015.  Before that, he served as the Senior Legal Advisor for FCC then-Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel.  He was the Commissioner\u2019s chief advisor on wireless, international, and public safety issues, along with responsibility for other issues of policy, strategy, public relations, and office operations.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDavid joined Commissioner Rosenworcel\u2019s office from the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, where he served on detail as Counsel to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to serving on Capitol Hill, David served in a number of positions at the FCC, including in the office of Chairman Genachowski and as a Policy Advisor to the Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. He joined the agency as an Honors Attorney, serving as Attorney Advisor in the Spectrum Competition and Policy Division of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Before this, he served as Staff Law Clerk at the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago. He also worked as an associate at the law firm Hughes Hubbard &amp; Reed in New York.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDavid received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1014-36' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1014.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr David Goldman<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#BEE4FB'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#BEE4FB'><font style='color:#000000'>Dialogue on tools for sustainable space (Special event)<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>The future of space depends on a sustainable framework to regulate and encourage responsible actions in the shared commons. For countries hoping to harness the power of space-based service as well as those hoping to grow their own space sector, this means setting appropriate expectations for safe space operations, and measures to ensure efficient spectrum use as more space-based services are deployed. This workshop discussed the foundational best practices and current debates in space safety, and the spectrum parameters for many space systems to co-exist and flourish and that could be included in a future Space Policy &amp; Regulation Toolkit for step-by-step guidance to regulate new space systems and to enable the use of their services.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Many soft laws, best practices and standards already exist \u2013 what additional policies and regulations will be needed to ensure a robust future of space?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What behaviors can governments encourage or require for a safe space ecosystem with diverse space stakeholders?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Earth Exploration Satellite Services are increasing in supply and demand; what regulatory approaches are needed?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How is the ITU preparing for space sustainability and growth? Updates from WRC-23<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What key regulatory elements should be reviewed to ensure proper oversight to space-based systems and their associated ground networks?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Ekaterine Imedadze' href='#IPSSpeaker581-37'><img alt='Ms Ekaterine Imedadze' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/581-5.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Ekaterine Imedadze<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Commissioner<br>Communications Commission (ComCom)<br>Georgia<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker581-37'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker581-37' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/581-5.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Ekaterine Imedadze<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Ms. Ekaterine Imedadze has been a commissioner of the Georgian National Communications Commission (ComCom) since March 2021. Prior to taking up her position, she headed the Telecommunications Market Regulation Department at ComCom.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEkaterine has over 15 years of professional experience in telecommunications with a global perspective. Ekaterine has held several key positions at the international telecommunications group company VEON Ltd., leading the Global Process unit responsible for the group&#8217;s digital transformation. She also served as the group&#8217;s internal control and risk management lead for several years. Ms Imedadze had previously served as the Head of Finance and Operations for a number of large private organisations, as well as a business consultant for leading ICT companies.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMs. Imedadze holds an MBA from the University of Bradford School of Management and completed the Innovation Leadership programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Previously, she earned a master&#8217;s degree in physics as well as a postgraduate diploma in artificial intelligence and fuzzy logic from Tbilisi State University, and she is currently pursuing an LL.M. in competition law and economics at the Brussels School of Competition (BSC).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEkaterine was appointed as the Board Member of the Digital Regulation Network (DRN) at the International Telecommunication Union from 2025.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nChairperson of the Eastern Partnership Electronic Communications Regulators Network (EaPeReg) in 2023.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech581-37' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/581-5.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Ekaterine Imedadze<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Intervener<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Jorge Ciccorossi' href='#IPSSpeaker947-38'><img alt='Mr Jorge Ciccorossi' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/947.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Jorge Ciccorossi<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Senior Radiocommunication Engineer (BR)<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker947-38'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker947-38' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/947.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Jorge Ciccorossi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mr Ciccorossi is a senior radiocommunications engineer with over 25 years of experience in satellite communications and regulations. Since he joined the Space Services Department at the ITU in 2002, he has been responsible for technical-regulatory examinations of GSO and NGSO satellite systems projects submitted by ITU Member States for coordination and notification, and for the analysis of cases of harmful interference.<br \/>\r\nHe chaired the recent 22nd International Space Radio Monitoring Meeting (ISRMM) in September 2021. He has also acted as Head of the Satellite Systems Coordination Division at the ITU and represented it before the Radio Regulations Board. <br \/>\r\nHe was the Counsellor of the recent CPM23-2 for the DG-Plenary on future topics for WRC-27 as well as for the WG-6C at the World Radiocommunication Conference 2012, and has been speaker representing the ITU Radiocommunications Bureau at WRCs since 2003, as well as at CITEL, ICAO, Eurocontrol, UNOOSA, the Regulatory Expert Group of the ISRMM, IAC 2021, Spectrum Management Forum Europe,  ITU-R Study Groups, and IEEE.<br \/>\r\nMr Ciccorossi has conceived the first (and unique) Intergovernmental Online Platform to Report RFI cases affecting Satellite System (SIRRS), assisting 193 ITU Member States in its resolution. He also  advices Administrations and Satellite Operators on technical-regulatory aspects of space services.    <br \/>\r\nMr Ciccorossi 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 MIT in the US, and has studied satellite communications and spacecraft design at the University of Surrey in the UK.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech947-38' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/947.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Jorge Ciccorossi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Gonzalo de Dios' href='#IPSSpeaker1016-39'><img alt='Mr Gonzalo de Dios' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1016.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Gonzalo de Dios<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Head of Global Licensing, Project Kuiper<br>Amazon<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1016-39'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1016-39' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1016.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Gonzalo de Dios<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Gonzalo de Dios serves as Head of Global Licensing for Project Kuiper, Amazon\u2019s initiative to increase global broadband access through a constellation of satellites in low earth orbit (LEO). The Kuiper System will deliver high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity to unserved and underserved communities around the world.<br \/>\r\nMr. de Dios has over 25 years\u2019 experience in domestic and international regulatory, market access, licensing, compliance, spectrum management, government affairs, corporate\/ transactional and business development matters.  He has worked in-house with multinational corporations as well as with law firms, advising customers on both domestic and international telecommunications and regulatory matters.<br \/>\r\nMr. de Dios is a frequent speaker on international telecommunications regulatory topics, has served as a Board member of the United States Telecommunications Training Institute (\u201cUSTTI\u201d), a non-profit organization that brings together industry and government to provide intensive tuition-free ICT training to participants from developing countries, and the Board of Directors of the US ITU Association (\u201cUSITUA\u201d).  He has also served as a member of the Advisory Board of the ITU-D\u2019s Smart Sustainable Development Model (\u201cSSDM\u201d) Initiative and as a member of the U.S. Department of State\u2019s Advisory Committee on International Communications and Information Policy (\u201cACICIP\u201d).<br \/>\r\nMr. de Dios is a graduate of the Georgetown University Law Center and of the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service, and has completed other legal and business academic course work at the Georgetown University McDonough School of Business, the Boston University School of Management, and the Harvard University Law School.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1016-39' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1016.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Gonzalo de Dios<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Cecil Ameil' href='#IPSSpeaker1015-40'><img alt='Mr Cecil Ameil' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1015.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Cecil Ameil<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Director for Regulatory Affairs, Responsible for Market Access, Policy and Spectrum Advocacy in Europe, Africa and Middle East <br>Soci\u00e9t\u00e9 Europ\u00e9enne des Satellites (SES)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1015-40'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1015-40' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1015.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Cecil Ameil<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>C\u00e9cil Ameil is Director for Regulatory Affairs, responsible for market access, policy and spectrum advocacy in Europe, Africa and Middle East for the satellite communications leader SES.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAs a representative of SES, in charge of ensuring the effective regulatory compliance of SES video and data operations in the EMEA region, C\u00e9cil has long been a key interlocutor of government officials and regulators to contribute to the evolution of legislations and spectrum policies applicable to satellite communications, in a context of outstanding business developments for the satellite sector in 5G, Cloud and Mobile (aeronautical and maritime) platforms connectivity.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nC\u00e9cil Ameil is also the chairman of the regulatory working group in GSOA (Global Satellite Operators Association). In this capacity, he represents the interests of the sector in Europe, Africa and Middle East towards national regulators and regional bodies including the EU, the CEPT, the African Telecom Union (ATU) and the ITU. This includes the coordination of the satellite sector\u2019s efforts to defend access to, and usage of, essential radio spectrum at regional and ITU levels for the preparation of World Radiocommunications Conferences.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nLooking back at 30 years of experience in dealing with regulatory affairs, C\u00e9cil Ameil is specialised in digital regulations for media and telecommunications.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1015-40' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1015.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Cecil Ameil<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Laura Roberti' href='#IPSSpeaker1017-41'><img alt='Ms Laura Roberti' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1017.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Laura Roberti<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Senior Director, Spectrum &#038; Market Access<br>Telesat Canada<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1017-41'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1017-41' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1017.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Laura Roberti<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Dr. Laura Roberti is Senior Director for Spectrum and Market Access in Telesat. She has global responsibility for Telesat regulatory licenses and authorisations, including for the new Telesat Lightspeed system. She also participates in related ITU-R and ITU-D work.<br \/>\r\nShe has a PhD in Electronic Engineering from the Polytechnic of Turin (Italy) and many years of experience working in the industry and academic\/research world. Her experience covers satellite\/terrestrial telecommunication systems and spectrum management and engineering. She is the author of several research papers in the area of radio propagation.  Prior to Telesat, she has worked for Inmarsat, British Telecom, NASA and the Polytechnic of Turin.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1017-41' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1017.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Laura Roberti<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#9D00D0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#9D00D0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Gala Dinner<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>Transportation will be provided.\r\n<br>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/dir\/Kigo+Gardens,+Kigo+Road,+Kampala,+Ouganda\/Speke+Resort+Convention+Centre+Uganda,+Speke+Resort,+Wavamunno+Rd,+Kampala,+Ouganda\/@0.2209576,32.5855854,7215m\/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x177d9712069b9d11:0x10f68ca2b2399e03!2m2!1d32.5969808!2d0.2023485!1m5!1m1!1s0x177d97fd46b2da35:0x2f14b04b3dc8075d!2m2!1d32.6237619!2d0.236949!3e0?authuser=0&amp;entry=ttu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/06\/KigoGardens.png\" width=\"50%\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div><p><div id='ChildVerticalTab_3'><ul class='resp-tabs-list ver_3'><li  style='border-left:20px #009DD0 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Session 3 &#8211; Connecting everyone, everything, everywhere, all at once<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>09:00 &#8211; 10:15<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #EEE8A8 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Coffee break<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>10:15 &#8211; 10:45<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #009DD0 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Session 4 &#8211; Mastering digital transformation<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>10:45 &#8211; 12:00<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #EEE8A8 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Lunch Break<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>12:00 &#8211; 12:45<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #BEE4FB solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Network of Women (NoW) in ITU-D interactive session<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>12:45 &#8211; 13:45<br\/> Room B Speke Ballroom<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #009DD0 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Session 5 &#8211; Safe and inclusive digital financial services<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>14:00 &#8211; 15:15<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #EEE8A8 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Coffee Break<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>15:15 &#8211; 15:45<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #009DD0 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Session 6 &#8211; AI and robotics for positive impact<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>15:45 &#8211; 17:00<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #BEE4FB solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>AI and Robotics in action (Side event)<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>17:00 &#8211; 18:00<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #9D00D0 solid;'><p style='margin-bottom:20px !important;padding:2px 0px 2px 6px !important;background-color:#9D00D0 !important;'><font style='color:#FFFFFF !important;font-weight:600'>Social Events<\/font><\/p><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Final Cocktail <\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>18:00 &#8211; 20:00<br\/> Speke Resort Infinity Pool Area<\/i><br><\/li><\/ul><div class='resp-tabs-container ver_3'><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#009DD0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#009DD0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Session 3 &#8211; Connecting everyone, everything, everywhere, all at once<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>This session examined new policy and governance approaches needed to make the digital economy more available at the national, regional and global level as neither everyone nor everything is connected everywhere.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Can effective consultation using new tools (e.g. crowd sourcing) be the novel tool to identify black spots and performance of coverage obligations and set regulatory priorities for infrastructure deployment at national, regional and international levels?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What are some of the approaches that will allow policy makers and regulators to fast-track the achievement of social, economic and environmental goals towards the digitally connected Future We Want for all?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How can collaboration mechanisms for stakeholders\u2019 engagement pave the way to resilient connectivity for everyone, everywhere, at all times?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leveraging alternative technology and infrastructure from other sectors to ensure connectivity and resilience and address the difficult to reach areas<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Ava Nadir' href='#IPSSpeaker1019-42'><img alt='Ms Ava Nadir' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1019.jpeg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Ava Nadir<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Commissioner<br>Communications and Media Commission (CMC)<br>Iraq (Republic of)<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1019-42' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1019.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Ava Nadir<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1019-42' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1019.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Ava Nadir<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Gustavo Delgado' href='#IPSSpeaker1005-43'><img alt='Mr Gustavo Delgado' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1005.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Gustavo Delgado<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Vice President of the Board<br>Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones (URSEC)<br>Uruguay (Eastern Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1005-43'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1005-43' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1005.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Gustavo Delgado<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>ESTUDIOS CURSADOS<br \/>\r\nPRIMARIA:\tColegio San Juan Bautista (Sagrada Familia)<br \/>\r\nSECUNDARIA:\tLiceo Joaqu\u00edn Su\u00e1rez<br \/>\r\nUNIVERSIDAD:\tUniversidad de la Rep\u00fablica, Facultad de Derecho y Ciencias Sociales, Procurador Universitario.<br \/>\r\nCLAP (Centro Latinoamericano de Perinatolog\u00eda) OPS\/OMS: Salud P\u00fablica Perinatal y Materno Infantil.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nSEMINARIOS Y CURSOS DE COMUNICACION<br \/>\r\n* &#8220;La Radio y la Televisi\u00f3n en el Dise\u00f1o del Futuro de Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe&#8221; (Vinculaci\u00f3n Jur\u00eddico-Pol\u00edtica de la Radio y la Televisi\u00f3n y su Comercializaci\u00f3n), Guadalajara, M\u00e9xico, octubre de 1986.<br \/>\r\n* &#8220;Primer Seminario sobre Integraci\u00f3n Televisiva en Latinoam\u00e9rica&#8221;. Buenos Aires, Argentina, marzo de 1987.<br \/>\r\n* &#8220;Jornadas sobre Intercambio e Integraci\u00f3n Informativa Latinoamericana&#8221;. Buenos Aires, Argentina, julio de 1987.<br \/>\r\n* &#8220;Primer Seminario Latinoamericano sobre Latinvisi\u00f3n&#8221; (intercambio de noticias v\u00edas sat\u00e9lite). San Jos\u00e9 de Costa Rica, noviembre de 1987.<br \/>\r\n* &#8220;Conferencia Latinoamericana de Servicios P\u00fablicos de Radio Televisi\u00f3n&#8221;. Quito, Ecuador, marzo de 1989.<br \/>\r\n* &#8220;Encuentro Latinoamericano de Televisi\u00f3n Cultural&#8221;. Caracas, Venezuela, julio de 1990.<br \/>\r\n* &#8220;Seminario de Capacitaci\u00f3n en Radio y Televisi\u00f3n para el Desarrollo&#8221;. Hoster\u00eda del Parque, Uruguay, octubre de 1990.<br \/>\r\n* \u201cComunicaci\u00f3n de Riesgo, Brotes y Crisis\u201d, Buenos Aires, Washington y M\u00e9xico (2006, 2007 y 2008)<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nACTIVIDADES DESARROLLADAS CON ANTERIORIDAD<br \/>\r\n\u2022 Director del S.O.D.R.E., Servicio Oficial de Difusi\u00f3n, Radiotelevisi\u00f3n y Espect\u00e1culos, abril de 1985 a julio de 1990. <br \/>\r\nIntegrante del Consejo Ejecutivo de la &#8220;Uni\u00f3n Latinoamericana y el Caribe de Radio y Televisi\u00f3n&#8221;, ULCRA, en representaci\u00f3n del Uruguay, desde marzo de 1986 a noviembre de 1989.<br \/>\r\n*Responsable de su Comit\u00e9 Jur\u00eddico desde enero de 1987 a noviembre de 1989.<br \/>\r\nConsultor del Programa Nacional de Desburocratizaci\u00f3n, Programa de Modernizaci\u00f3n del Estado (PNUD\/URU\/90\/002), julio a diciembre de 1990, a cargo del \u00e1rea de motivaci\u00f3n p\u00fablica y promoci\u00f3n de actividades.<br \/>\r\nCoordinador del Proyecto Ministerio de Educaci\u00f3n y Cultura\/Oficina de Planeamiento y Presupuesto &#8220;Modernizaci\u00f3n e Informatizaci\u00f3n de la Inversi\u00f3n Cultural del Estado&#8221;, relevamiento de toda la normativa vigente y propuesta alternativa, enero a diciembre de 1991.<br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\n\u2022\tProductor y Director de Programas de Televisi\u00f3n  <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tDirector del Banco Hipotecario del Uruguay (2004\/2005).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tEspecialista en Comunicaci\u00f3n y  Medios de OPS\/OMS (O.N.U.)<br \/>\r\n      <br \/>\r\n\u2022\tEspecialista en Comunicaci\u00f3n y Medios de la OPS\/OMS (Organizaci\u00f3n Panamericana de la Salud y Organizaci\u00f3n Mundial de la Salud) desde agosto de 1991.<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tPunto Focal en Comunicaci\u00f3n Social, Comunicaci\u00f3n de Riesgo, Brotes y Crisis y Promoci\u00f3n de Salud.<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tPunto Focal en Desastres.<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tPunto Focal en VIH\/Sida.<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tPunto Focal en Seguridad Vial y Volencia.<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tPunto Focal en Tabaco.<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tPunto Focal en Relaciones Institucionales. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tDirector de  U.R.S.E.C Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones (2010-2015)<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tDirector ANTEL  Administraci\u00f3n Nacional de Telecomunicaciones  (1\/06\/2015-2020)<br \/>\r\n\u2022\tDirector de  U.R.S.E.C Unidad Reguladora de Servicios de Comunicaciones (2020- actualidad)<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nOTRAS ACTIVIDADES DESARROLLADAS <br \/>\r\nAsesor T\u00e9cnico del Sr. Ministro de Salud P\u00fablica en relaci\u00f3n con los medios y campa\u00f1as publicitarias y de comunicaci\u00f3n social, enero a octubre de 1991<br \/>\r\nCoordinador y docente sobre comunicaci\u00f3n social y salud en el &#8220;2do. Seminario Taller Salud y Comunicaci\u00f3n Social&#8221;, organizado por la OPS. Punta del Este, del 27 al 29 de noviembre de 1991.<br \/>\r\nExpositor en las &#8220;Primeras Jornadas de Actualizaci\u00f3n sobre SIDA Perinatal y Pedi\u00e1trico&#8221;. Montevideo, el 25 y 26 de mayo de 1992.<br \/>\r\nExpositor en las &#8220;Primeras Jornadas de PRONACAM&#8221; (Programa Nacional de C\u00e1ncer de Mama). Paysand\u00fa, Uruguay, del 24 al 27 de setiembre de 1992.<br \/>\r\nCoordinador y expositor en el Seminario del Cono Sur sobre &#8220;Educaci\u00f3n para la Salud y Participaci\u00f3n Social&#8221;. Montevideo, Uruguay del 26 al 30 de julio de 1993.<br \/>\r\nDocente en el &#8220;Taller de Vigilancia Epidemiol\u00f3gica en C\u00f3lera y SIDA&#8221;. Maldonado, Uruguay, el 29 y 30 de julio de 1993.<br \/>\r\nConferencia Mundial &#8220;Tabaco y Salud&#8221;. participante por OPS\/Uruguay, Buenos Aires, Argentina, mayo de 1992.<br \/>\r\nConferencia Internacional de &#8220;Promoci\u00f3n de Salud&#8221;. Santa F\u00e9 de Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, del 9 al 12 de noviembre de 1992.<br \/>\r\nDocente en el &#8220;Taller Nacional de Comunicaci\u00f3n Social&#8221;. Cal\u00ed, Colombia, del 6 al 10 de julio de 1993.<br \/>\r\nRepresentante del Uruguay en la &#8220;Reuni\u00f3n Orientaci\u00f3n de Grupo&#8221;. Washington D.C., EE.UU., del 2 al 9 de agosto de 1993.<br \/>\r\nDocente en el &#8220;Taller del Area Andina sobre Comunicaci\u00f3n Social y Mercadeo&#8221;. Caracas, Venezuela, del 7 al 14 de noviembre de 1993.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en la &#8220;Reuni\u00f3n de Universidades Latinoamericanas&#8221;. Creaci\u00f3n y articulado de Maestr\u00eda en Comunicaci\u00f3n Social y Salud. Cuenca, Ecuador del 6 al 11 de noviembre de 1995\t<br \/>\r\nOrganizador, selecci\u00f3n de consultor y puesta en marcha del Area de Comunicaci\u00f3n Social y Medios de la Organizaci\u00f3n Panamericana de la Salud en Brasil. Brasilia, del 17 al 24 de marzo de 1996.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en la Conferencia &#8220;Prevenci\u00f3n de la Violencia: Una oportunidad para los Medios&#8221;. organizada por OPS y HBO Ol\u00e9. Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, del 29 de setiembre al 3 de octubre de 1996.<br \/>\r\nConferencia Mundial &#8220;Tabaco y Salud&#8221;. participante por OPS\/Uruguay, Buenos Aires, Argentina, mayo de 1992.<br \/>\r\nConferencia Internacional de &#8220;Promoci\u00f3n de Salud&#8221;. Santa F\u00e9 de Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, del 9 al 12 de noviembre de 1992.<br \/>\r\nDocente en el &#8220;Taller Nacional de Comunicaci\u00f3n Social&#8221;. Cal\u00ed, Colombia, del 6 al 10 de julio de 1993.<br \/>\r\nRepresentante del Uruguay en la &#8220;Reuni\u00f3n Orientaci\u00f3n de Grupo&#8221;. Washington D.C., EE.UU., del 2 al 9 de agosto de 1993.<br \/>\r\nDocente en el &#8220;Taller del Area Andina sobre Comunicaci\u00f3n Social y Mercadeo&#8221;. Caracas, Venezuela, del 7 al 14 de noviembre de 1993.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en la &#8220;Reuni\u00f3n de Universidades Latinoamericanas&#8221;. Creaci\u00f3n y articulado de Maestr\u00eda en Comunicaci\u00f3n Social y Salud. Cuenca, Ecuador del 6 al 11 de noviembre de 1995\t<br \/>\r\nOrganizador, selecci\u00f3n de consultor y puesta en marcha del Area de Comunicaci\u00f3n Social y Medios de la Organizaci\u00f3n Panamericana de la Salud en Brasil. Brasilia, del 17 al 24 de marzo de 1996.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en la Conferencia &#8220;Prevenci\u00f3n de la Violencia: Una oportunidad para los Medios&#8221;. organizada por OPS y HBO Ol\u00e9. Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, del 29 de setiembre al 3 de octubre de 1996.<br \/>\r\nParticipa en el &#8220;Seminario de Cooperaci\u00f3n Internacional en Salud del Cono Sur&#8221;. Montevideo, Uruguay, del 9 al 12 de agosto de 1993.<br \/>\r\nParticipa y expone en el &#8220;Seminario sobre Uso Racional de Medicamentos Psicotr\u00f3picos en los pa\u00edses del Cono Sur&#8221;. Montevideo, Uruguay, del 12 al 15 de octubre de 1993.<br \/>\r\nDocente en el &#8220;Taller de Informaci\u00f3n en Salud para los pa\u00edses del Cono Sur&#8221;, OPS\/Reino de los Pa\u00edses  Bajos. Uruguay del 27 al 29 de octubre de 1993.<br \/>\r\nDocente en el &#8220;Encuentro Regional sobre Salud, Educaci\u00f3n y Comunicaci\u00f3n Social&#8221;. Melo, Cerro Largo, el 17 y 18 de diciembre de 1993.<br \/>\r\nCoordinador y expositor en el &#8220;Seminario-Taller Latinoamericano FAO\/OPS sobre Control de Alimentos que se venden en la calle&#8221;. Uruguay, del 9 al 13 de mayo de 1994.<br \/>\r\nCoordinador y co-expositor en el Taller de comunicadores y Conferencia para Directores de Hospitales, Instituciones de Salud y autoridades de ASSE (Administraci\u00f3n de Servicios de Salud del Estado) sobre Comunicaci\u00f3n Social y Salud y Marketing Hospitalario en ocasi\u00f3n de la estad\u00eda en Uruguay del Consultor Catal\u00e1n Dr. Joan Carles March, del 25 al 29 de julio de 1994.<br \/>\r\nCoordinador de la Reuni\u00f3n MERCOSUR\/CONOSUR &#8220;Salud Mental y Desarrollo Psicosocial de la Ni\u00f1ez&#8221;, IIN\/OPS. Uruguay, del 5 al 7 de octubre de 1994.<br \/>\r\nCoordinador de la primera &#8220;Jornada sobre Pol\u00edticas de Estado en Salud&#8221;, CLAEH\/Instituto de Ciencias Pol\u00edticas\/OPS. Uruguay, 19 de noviembre 1994.<br \/>\r\nCoordinador y Docente en el Tercer Seminario &#8220;Salud y Comunicaci\u00f3n Social&#8221;. Uruguay, del 18 al 20 de mayo de 1995.<br \/>\r\nCoordinador en diversas campa\u00f1as de publicidad en salud: SIDA (Premio \u201cCampana de Oro\u201d de la Publicidad Uruguaya), ANCIANIDAD, PREVENCION DE ACCIDENTES DE TRANSITO, SALUD BUCAL, etc.<br \/>\r\nCoordinador y docente sobre comunicaci\u00f3n social y salud en el &#8220;Tercer Seminario Taller Salud y Comunicaci\u00f3n Social&#8221;, organizado por la OPS. Punta del Este, del 18 al 20 de mayo de 1995.<br \/>\r\nCoordinador de las relaciones con los medios comerciales radiales y televisivos.<br \/>\r\nCo-organizador de la Conferencia Continental sobre &#8220;Tendencias Futuras y Renovaci\u00f3n de Salud Para Todos&#8221;. Montevideo, del 9 al 12 de junio de 1996.<br \/>\r\nEx Asesor del Centro Nacional de Quemados (CENAQUE), Instituto de Medicina Altamente Especializada de la Facultad de Medicina, Universidad de la Rep\u00fablica y el Ministerio de Salud P\u00fablica.<br \/>\r\nEx Director de varios sistemas de televisi\u00f3n para abonados en las localidades de Paysand\u00fa, Mercedes, San Jos\u00e9, Trinidad y Las Piedras.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nConferencia Mundial &#8220;Tabaco y Salud&#8221;. Participante por OPS\/Uruguay, Buenos Aires, Argentina, mayo de 1992.<br \/>\r\nConferencia Internacional de &#8220;Promoci\u00f3n de Salud&#8221;. Santa F\u00e9 de Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, del 9 al 12 de noviembre de 1992.<br \/>\r\nDocente en el &#8220;Taller Nacional de Comunicaci\u00f3n Social&#8221;. Cal\u00ed, Colombia, del 6 al 10 de julio de 1993.<br \/>\r\nRepresentante del Uruguay en la &#8220;Reuni\u00f3n Orientaci\u00f3n de Grupo&#8221;. Washington D.C., EE.UU., del 2 al 9 de agosto de 1993.<br \/>\r\nDocente en el &#8220;Taller del Area Andina sobre Comunicaci\u00f3n Social y Mercadeo&#8221;. Caracas, Venezuela, del 7 al 14 de noviembre de 1993.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en la &#8220;Reuni\u00f3n de Universidades Latinoamericanas&#8221;. Creaci\u00f3n y articulado de Maestr\u00eda en Comunicaci\u00f3n Social y Salud. Cuenca, Ecuador del 6 al 11 de noviembre de 1995\t<br \/>\r\nOrganizador, selecci\u00f3n de consultor y puesta en marcha del Area de Comunicaci\u00f3n Social y Medios de la Organizaci\u00f3n Panamericana de la Salud en Brasil. Brasilia, del 17 al 24 de marzo de 1996.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en la Conferencia &#8220;Prevenci\u00f3n de la Violencia: Una oportunidad para los Medios&#8221;. organizada por OPS y HBO Ol\u00e9. Cartagena de Indias, Colombia, del 29 de setiembre al 3 de octubre de 1996.<br \/>\r\nProceso de Selecci\u00f3n para Comunicador en la Representaci\u00f3n OPS\/OMS de Brasil, Brasilia, 5 al 12 de mayo de 1997.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en el Primer Taller para Comunicadores de OPS, Washington DC, 7 al 9 de julio de 1997.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en el Encuentro \u201cComunicaci\u00f3n Social Para Salud en el Desarrollo Humano\u201d, Washington, 10 de Julio de 1997.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en noviembre de 1997 en el Seminario Internacional sobre Atenci\u00f3n Primaria de Salud.<br \/>\r\nAsesor\u00eda T\u00e9cnica a la Representaci\u00f3n OPS\/OMS en Ecuador para la instalaci\u00f3n de una Unidad de Comunicaci\u00f3n, Quito y Guayaquil, 19\/27 de enero de 1998.   <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nApoyo a INPPAZ  en Participaci\u00f3n Comunitaria en Protecci\u00f3n de Alimentos, Buenos Aires, 4 al 8 de noviembre de 1998.<br \/>\r\nProceso de Selecci\u00f3n para Comunicador en la Representaci\u00f3n OPS\/OMS en Bolivia, La Paz, 12 al 14 de julio de 1999.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en el Taller de Puntos Focales HDP, 29 de enero al 3 de febrero de 2000, Sto. Domingo, Rep\u00fablica Dominicana  <br \/>\r\nConsulta T\u00e9cnica sobre Estrategias para Fomentar la Protecci\u00f3n de Alimentos a trav\u00e9s de la Participaci\u00f3n Comunitaria, INPPAZ, Buenos Aires, 31 de julio al 2 de agosto de 2000.<br \/>\r\nParticipa en el Seminario \u201cAdolescentes y f\u00fatbol, ah\u00ed donde se juega la masculinidad\u201d, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 14 al 16 de abril de 2003.<br \/>\r\nParticipa por Uruguay en la Reuni\u00f3n Regional de Coordinadores de Programas de Desastres, Bogot\u00e1\/Colombia,  7 al 9 de agosto de 2003.<br \/>\r\nCursa el Taller Regional de Capacitaci\u00f3n para Capacitadores en Comunicaci\u00f3n de Riesgo y Brotes, Washington DC, 16 al 22 de julio de 2006.<br \/>\r\nAsesor\u00eda T\u00e9cnica al Ministerio de Salud P\u00fablica y Bienestar Social del Paraguay en el Dise\u00f1o de una Estrategia de Comunicaci\u00f3n Institucional, Asunci\u00f3n, 9 al 13 de octubre de 2006.<br \/>\r\nAsesor\u00eda T\u00e9cnica al Ministerio de Salud P\u00fablica y Bienestar Social del Paraguay ante Epidemia de Dengue, febrero de 2007, Asunci\u00f3n.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en el \u201cTaller Subregional de Capacitaci\u00f3n para la Implementaci\u00f3n del Protocolo Gen\u00e9rico en Vigilancia de Influenza del Cono Sur\u201d, 26 de febrero al 2 de marzo de 2007, Mar del Plata, Argentina.  <br \/>\r\nParticipante en el \u201cForo Latinoamericano y del Caribe en VIH\/Sida e ITS, 17 al 20 de abril de 2007, Buenos Aires, Argentina. <br \/>\r\nCapacitador en el Taller Subregional de Comunicaci\u00f3n para la Respuesta ante una Pandemia de Influenza en la Regi\u00f3n Andina, Bogot\u00e1, Colombia, 5 al 7 de junio de 2007.<br \/>\r\nParticipante del \u201cPrimer Encuentro Regional de Control del Tabaco en las Am\u00e9ricas\u201d, Santo Domingo, 19 al 22 de Agosto de 2007.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nParticipaci\u00f3n en la Reuni\u00f3n Presencial de Planificaci\u00f3n de Estrategia de Comunicaci\u00f3n de OPS para VIH, 10 y 11 de setiembre de 2007, Washington DC.<br \/>\r\nParticipaci\u00f3n en la \u201cOutbreak Communication 2 Planning and Evalution Meeting\u201d, Panam\u00e1 City, Panam\u00e1, 30 de octubre al 2 de noviembre de 2007.<br \/>\r\nAsesor\u00eda T\u00e9cnica al Ministerio de Salud P\u00fablica y Bienestar Social del Paraguay ante el Brote de Fiebre Amarilla Urbano, febrero de 2008.<br \/>\r\nAsesor\u00eda T\u00e9cnica en Comunicaci\u00f3n de Riesgo y Brote al MERCOSUR y Estados Asociados en la elaboraci\u00f3n de una Estrategia ante el brote de fiebre amarilla, Puerto Iguaz\u00fa, Argentina, marzo de 2008.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en el \u201cTaller Avances y Desaf\u00edos en la Producci\u00f3n de Informaci\u00f3n Estrat\u00e9gica sobre VIH en Latino Am\u00e9rica\u201d. Lima, Per\u00fa, 15 al 18 de abril de 2008.<br \/>\r\nParticipante en \u201cThe WHO Global Health Security Communications Coordination Meeting\u201d, 15 al 17 de Julio de 2008, M\u00e9xico DF.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nOTRAS ACTIVIDADES INTERNACIONALES EN COMUNICACI\u00d3N <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEn gira a invitaci\u00f3n del Departamento de Estado de U.S.A. y organizada por la United States Information Agency (U.S.I.A), visita los principales medios de comunicaci\u00f3n y mantiene reuniones de trabajo con los jerarcas y operadores de las ciudades de New York, Washington, Boston, Houston, Los Angeles, Sacramento, San Francisco y New Orleans, setiembre y octubre de 1985.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEn dichas ciudades fue invitado a varios centros universitarios en el \u00e1rea de ciencias de la comunicaci\u00f3n.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRepresenta al Uruguay en el Primer Mercado Latinoamericano y del Caribe de Radio y Televisi\u00f3n &#8220;MEXICOM 86&#8221;. Guadalajara, M\u00e9xico, octubre de 1986.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nParticipa en las &#8220;Segundas Jornadas y Exposici\u00f3n de la Televisi\u00f3n Argentina&#8221;, EXPO T.V. 87. Mar del Plata, Argentina, marzo de 1987.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRepresenta al SODRE en la &#8220;IIa. Asamblea General de la Uni\u00f3n Latinoamericana y del Caribe de Radio y Televisi\u00f3n U.L.C.R.A. San Jos\u00e9 de Costa Rica, noviembre de 1987, siendo el relator de la misma.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRepresenta al Uruguay en el &#8220;IX Festival de Cine y Televisi\u00f3n&#8221;. La Habana, Cuba, diciembre de 1987.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRepresenta a Uruguay en la &#8220;IIa. Conferencia Latinoamericana de Servicios P\u00fablicos de Radiodifusi\u00f3n&#8221;, reunida a nivel del Ministro de Informaci\u00f3n y Delegados Gubernamentales. Quito, Ecuador, marzo de 1989.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRepresenta al Ministro de Cultura en el &#8220;Encuentro Latinoamericano de Televisi\u00f3n Cultural y de Servicio P\u00fablico&#8221;, preparatoria de la Agenda del Tercer Encuentro de Ministros de Cultura de Am\u00e9rica Latina y el Caribe, Caracas, Venezuela, julio de 1990.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDurante los a\u00f1os 1986, 1987, 1988 y 1989, represent\u00f3 al Uruguay en las reuniones de los Consejos Ejecutivos de la mencionada U.L.C.R.A. en M\u00e9xico, Buenos Aires, Quito, Costa Rica, Montevideo y La Habana.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nNota: En los &#8220;Mercados&#8221; mencionados, as\u00ed como en la  Conferencia Latinoamericana y el Encuentro arriba indicados, dict\u00f3 Conferencias sobre temas relativos a comunicaci\u00f3n y publicidad.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPUBLICACIONES Y TRABAJOS SOBRE MEDIOS DE COMUNICACI\u00d3N<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRama, Claudio; Delgado, Gustavo; &#8220;LA NORMATIVA CULTURAL DEL URUGUAY 1940\/1990&#8221; (Marcos Jur\u00eddicos, Econ\u00f3micos y Organizacionales de la Cultura y la Comunicaci\u00f3n). 157 p\u00e1gs.  Editado por la Fundaci\u00f3n de Cultura Universitaria (FCU) Montevideo, 1992.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRama, Claudio; Delgado, Gustavo; &#8220;EL ESTADO Y LA CULTURA EN EL URUGUAY&#8221; (An\u00e1lisis de las relaciones entre el Estado y la actividad privada en la producci\u00f3n de Bienes y Servicios Culturales). 140 p\u00e1gs., Editado por la Fundaci\u00f3n de Cultura Universitaria (FCU) Montevideo 1992. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&#8220;Relevamiento de todos los programas y actividades culturales y comunicacionales realizadas por el Estado y por el sector privado y sus metodolog\u00edas&#8221;. Documento de trabajo para el Ministerio de Educaci\u00f3n y Cultura. 120 p\u00e1gs. junio de 1991.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&#8220;El Estado contempor\u00e1neo y la Cultura, los Servicios y las Industrias Culturales, el Cine, la Televisi\u00f3n, el Video, la M\u00fasica, el Espect\u00e1culo y la crisis editorial&#8221;. Documento de trabajo para el Ministerio de Educaci\u00f3n y Cultura. 130 p\u00e1gs. setiembre de 1991.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nSupervisor del trabajo &#8220;La  Comunicaci\u00f3n Informativa y la  Promoci\u00f3n de la  Salud en el Uruguay&#8221;, marzo de 1992, que consisti\u00f3 en el relevamiento de todo lo publicado en salud en la prensa nacional a nivel period\u00edstico, en per\u00edodos de 1990 y 1991, as\u00ed como una encuesta a los responsables period\u00edsticos de los medios radiales y televisivos sobre el tema salud e informaci\u00f3n.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1005-43' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1005.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Gustavo Delgado<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Isabelle Mauro' href='#IPSSpeaker848-44'><img alt='Ms Isabelle Mauro' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/848.jpeg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Isabelle Mauro<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Director General  <br>GSOA<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker848-44'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker848-44' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/848.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Isabelle Mauro<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Isabelle Mauro is Director General of the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA) that represents the interests of the satellite industry ecosystem. Under Isabelle\u2019s leadership, GSOA and its member CEOs lead the effort to showcase the benefits of satellite communications for a more inclusive, sustainable and secure society &#8211; vital to bridging the world\u2019s digital divide, achieving the UN\u2019s Sustainable Development Goals and realizing the full potential of the 5G &amp; 6G ecosystem.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIsabelle has 25 years\u2019 experience in the Telecoms and Technology sector, starting at the GSMA, where she was responsible for International &amp; External Affairs for fifteen years. In 2015 she moved to New York to join the World Economic Forum as Head of the Information, Communications and Technology (ICT) Industry.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIsabelle is passionate about inclusion and sustainability. She is a Commissioner of the UN Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. She also sits on the Advisory Board of Women in Tech.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech848-44' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/848.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Isabelle Mauro<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Patrick Masambu' href='#IPSSpeaker180-45'><img alt='Mr Patrick Masambu' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/180-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Patrick Masambu<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Director General<br>ITSO<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker180-45'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker180-45' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/180-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Patrick Masambu<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mr Patrick Masambu is the Director General of the International Telecommunications Satellite Organization (ITSO), an international intergovernmental satellite organization comprising 149 Member States based in Washington, DC, where he has served in the current capacity since 2017. Prior to the present position, he was the organization&#8217;s Deputy Director General and Director of Technical Affairs for 7 years. And in the timeframe leading up to 2010, Mr Masambu was the Chief Executive of Uganda Communications Commission, the country&#8217;s communications regulatory agency for a 10-year period. During his tenure, he was responsible for the founding of the agency, spearheading the firm establishment of a communications regulatory regime as well as oversight of the implementation of Uganda policies and regulations in the communications sector. In parallel with the above duties, Mr Masambu has been extensively involved in various activities of the ITU throughout his professional career and currently, he also serves as a Commissioner on the UN&#8217;s ITU\/UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development. Mr Masambu holds MBA and B.sc(Engineering) degrees.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech180-45' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/180-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Patrick Masambu<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Ben Roberts' href='#IPSSpeaker415-46'><img alt='Mr Ben Roberts' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/415-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Ben Roberts<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>CTIO<br>Liquid Intelligent Technologies Group<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker415-46'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker415-46' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/415-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Ben Roberts<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Ben has been Liquid Intelligent Technologies\u2019 Group Chief Technology and Innovation Officer since 2017, having previously served as the Chief Technical Officer since 2006.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWith over 20 years\u2019 experience across a range of technologies in design, support, integration and operational management roles, he has led the group\u2019s networking and product strategy, expanding its technology base and fibre network across Africa.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBen led the integration and business transformation as CEO of Liquid Kenya from 2013 to 2017 and remains in Kenya as board chairman. In his current role, Ben is driving innovation across the Liquid group, while exploring how to digitally transform our services and technology stack, launching new technologies and products to our customers, and helping our customers innovate using our services.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBefore joining Liquid, Ben was responsible for electronics design and satellite systems at Ericsson UK Limited. He also worked with Lotus Cars, the British sports car manufacturer, as an engineer. Ben holds a BSc Hons Physics from the University of Bristol in the UK.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBen is passionate about STEM education and how it can be enabled by ICT, and is a board Committee Member of Young Scientists Kenya (YSK).<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech415-46' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/415-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Ben Roberts<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Samuel Chen' href='#IPSSpeaker1052-47'><img alt='Mr Samuel Chen' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1052.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Samuel Chen<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>President of South African Regional Carrier Business<br>Huawei<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1052-47'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1052-47' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1052.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Samuel Chen<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>He has more than 18 years of R&amp;D and marketing experience in ICT. He has served as director of the Middle East Core Network Solution Dept, director of the Marketing Solution Sales Dept, and director of the Southern Africa Carrier Business Dept. He has unique insights into the ICT industry. He pointed out that the Southern Africa region is in a 4G dividend era. He promoted collaborative 4G\/5G network construction, bridged the digital divide in the industry, and provided users with the ultimate mobile network experience.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1052-47' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1052.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Samuel Chen<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#EEE8A8'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#EEE8A8'><font style='color:#000000'>Coffee break<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#009DD0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#009DD0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Session 4 &#8211; Mastering digital transformation<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>The speed of tech evolution will continue to outpace policy makers and regulators.\u202f The session examined how they can respond to challenges in digital regulation, focusing on:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Affordability and access to digital public services, how to address the remaining barriers to digital inclusion?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Digital public infrastructure: regulating the next layer requires bridging historical silos and strengthen collaboration to ensure safety, security, protection of data and privacy. What policy and regulatory measures apply? What works? What doesn&#8217;t work?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Building trust in the transformation process, are we there yet? Deploying and maintaining open- source in government requires new skill sets and sustainable business plans for the maintenance of systems. It also necessitates engagement with open-source communities and local ecosystems. What are the solutions?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ensuring quality of service across digital infrastructures, services and applications,\u202fwho is in charge?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Petros Galides' href='#IPSSpeaker1042-48'><img alt='Mr Petros Galides' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1042.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Petros Galides<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Deputy Commissioner<br>Office of the Commissioner of Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation and EMERG Chair<br>Cyprus (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1042-48'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1042-48' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1042.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Petros Galides<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Petros Galides is the Deputy Commissioner of the Cyprus Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services and the Digital Security Authority. He also serves as the EMERG Chair for 2024.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe holds a B.Sc. in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science and an MBA from the London Business School. Petros has extensive experience in the postal, electronic communications, and cybersecurity regulation sectors, as well as in both the service and manufacturing sectors. He has served on several company boards, performed consulting work in Cyprus and the UK, co-authored pioneering published papers, and held key positions in private, public, and international companies before being appointed Deputy Commissioner in 2013.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1042-48' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1042.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Petros Galides<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Firestarters<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Abdul Busuulwa' href='#IPSSpeaker1021-49'><img alt='Dr Abdul Busuulwa' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1021.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Abdul Busuulwa<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Lecturer Department of Community and Disability Studies, Faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation<br>Kyambogo University<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1021-49'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1021-49' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1021.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Abdul Busuulwa<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Dr. Abdul Busuulwa is a holder of a PhD in Accessible ICTs for Persons with Visual Disabilities, obtained from University of Twente \u2013 Netherlands; a Master of Management Studies from Uganda Management Institute; a Post-Graduate Diploma in Community-Based Rehabilitation from Institute of Teacher Education Kyambogo (now part of Kyambogo University); and a Bachelors of Arts with Mass communication from Makerere University Kampala.<br \/>\r\nAbdul\u2019s professional career interests include research, communication, disability inclusion, ICT for persons with disabilities. He has also done several consultancies at both local and international levels in research, disability inclusion training and strategic planning.<br \/>\r\nAbdul is currently a Lecturer in the department of Community and Disability studies, faculty of Special Needs and Rehabilitation, Kyambogo University.<br \/>\r\nBetween April 2017 and December 2020, he was the Executive Director of CBR Africa Network (CAN). This is a network of CBR and disability professionals and organizations all over the African continent. Between 2015 and 2020 he was a part-time Consultant (lecturer) with Uganda Management Institute. Between June 2014 and March 2017, he was the Programmes Manager of the East Africa Centre for Disability Law and Policy. Between April 2013 and March 2014, he was the Programme Development manager with Action on Disability and Development (ADD International) \u2013 Uganda Programme.<br \/>\r\nPrior to that he was a Capacity Building officer at the National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (March 2003 \u2013 July 2008); and a Development Worker at Uganda National Association of the Blind (august 2001 &#8211; February 2003).<br \/>\r\nFinally, Abdul has been on several Government Boards and Commissions; and several Boards of NGOs. These include Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) 2021 to date; IncPart Services LTD &#8212; which is a company that imports Assistive Technology products for persons with various disabilities (2019 to date); Sense International \u2013 Uganda \u2013 2019 to date; National Population Council (2015 to date); Labour Advisory Board (2011 \u2013 2014); Africa Peer Review Mechanism Commission for Uganda (2005 \u2013 2008); and Mukono District Local Government Tender Board (2002 \u2013 2006).<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1021-49' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1021.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Abdul Busuulwa<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Louis-Marc Sakala' href='#IPSSpeaker304-50'><img alt='Mr Louis-Marc Sakala' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/304.jpeg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Louis-Marc Sakala<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Director General<br>Agence de R\u00e9gulation des Postes et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE)<br>Congo (Republic of the)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker304-50'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker304-50' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/304.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Louis-Marc Sakala<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Louis-Marc SAKALA is a computer and telecommunications engineer with an Executive MBA from Paris Dauphine University. He is currently Director General of the Postal and Electronic Communications Regulatory Agency (ARPCE) in the Republic of Congo and Commander of the Order of Merit of the Republic of Congo.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHis career began in 2007 in France as a systems engineer at EADS-AIRBUS DEFENSE, then at THALES COMMUNICATION. In 2010, he returned to Congo to join ARPCE. He quickly rose through the ranks: \ufb01rst as head of frequency management, then as technical advisor to the Director General and Director of Networks, before being appointed Director General in 2020 by presidential decree.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nUnder his leadership, ARPCE has undergone a profound transformation. He has promoted international outreach, marked by the settlement of debts to postal and telecommunications institutions, the strengthening of regional cooperation, and active participation in bodies such as the ITU, ARTAC (which he chairs in 2022), Fratel (of which he is executive chairman in 2024), and the Digital Regulation Network in 2025.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe is leading structural projects such as the connection of the Congo to META&#8217;s 2Africa submarine cable and the inauguration of the TIER 3+ data center in Pointe-Noire. He is modernizing the regulatory framework with the creation of an electronic transaction monitoring center and the deployment of digital tax tools such as the electronic stamp and the standardized invoice.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe promotes digital inclusion, notably through tax exemptions for smartphones and the creation of an equipment certi\ufb01cation laboratory. Committed to environmental issues, he is launching a responsible digital observatory to reduce the carbon footprint.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nLouis-Marc SAKALA is thus recognized as a key player in the digital, economic, and sustainable transformation of the telecommunications sector in Central Africa.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech304-50' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/304.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Louis-Marc Sakala<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Mothibi Ramusi' href='#IPSSpeaker1047-51'><img alt='Mr Mothibi Ramusi' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1047.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Mothibi Ramusi<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chairperson<br>Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)<br>South Africa (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1047-51'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1047-51' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1047.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Mothibi Ramusi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mothibi Glenview Ramusi is the Chairperson of the Independent Communi-cations Authority of South Africa. A qualified electronic systems engineer, and an information technology certified professional. Mothibi has over three decades of working experience in the ICT sector, ranging from telecommu-nications, satellite, lotteries and broadcasting. Mothibi has an extensive leadership portfolio, which extends to Executive positions in both public and private sectors. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe has played a critical role in spearheading the role of ICT and satellite in community upliftment and development, especially in underserved and rural areas. Mothibi was part of the group of experts that developed the Telecommunications, broadcasting and satellite policy and regulatory framework in South Africa post 1994.  Mothibi\u2019s professional expertise includes mergers of entities, development of strategic partnerships relating to enterprise development, ICT infrastructure and spectrum management.<br \/>\r\nMothibi holds a Bachelor\u2019s Degree (BEng) in Electronic Systems Engineering from the University of Essex, B-Tech Higher National Diploma in Electronic Systems Engineering from Anglia Higher Education Institute, now Ruskin University, Transnet Executive Development Programme from GIBS and International Executive Development Programme from Witwatersrand University. <br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1047-51' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1047.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Mothibi Ramusi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Denyse White Sutherland' href='#IPSSpeaker1046-52'><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"SpeakerPicture\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/NoPhoto.png\" > <\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Denyse White Sutherland<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Deputy National Chief Digital Officer<br>Ministry of Digital Transformation<br>Trinidad and Tobago<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1046-52' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Denyse White Sutherland<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1046-52' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Denyse White Sutherland<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Lele Modise' href='#IPSSpeaker868-53'><img alt='Ms Lele Modise' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/868-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Lele Modise<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Group Chief Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer<br>MTN<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker868-53'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker868-53' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/868-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Lele Modise<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Lele Modise is the Group Chief Legal and Regulatory Affairs Officer (GCLRO) at MTN Group Limited (MTN), and was previously the MTN Group Chief Legal Counsel, having joined MTN Group in August 2019. <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\nIn her current role as the Group Legal and Regulatory Officer, she provides legal, regulatory and public policy strategic direction, including the implementation of the Group\u2019s legal and regulatory risk management and regulatory advocacy and engagement programs. In her previous role, she was Barclays Africa Group Limited (Absa Africa)\u2019s General Counsel for Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) from October 2014 and was appointed as General Counsel for both Wealth, Investment Management and Insurance (WIMI) and CIB in November 2015. <br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\nMs Modise holds a B.Proc, LLB from the University of Pretoria (2001) and Masters in Banking Law (LLM) from the University of South Africa (2006). She was admitted as an Attorney in 2003. <br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech868-53' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/868-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Lele Modise<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#EEE8A8'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#EEE8A8'><font style='color:#000000'>Lunch Break<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#BEE4FB'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#BEE4FB'><font style='color:#000000'>Network of Women (NoW) in ITU-D interactive session<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>A conversation to dissect barriers and explore mechanisms for greater participation of women in ICT-related fields at the highest levels of policy making, with a view to addressing leadership gender gap in the ICT sector.\r\n\r\nOpening remarks and\u00a0Group Discussions focused on key questions:\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Why is gender balance in the digital ecosystem leadership important and how can we break stereotypes?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How can a gender perspective inform regulation for impact?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What policy and regulatory approaches have been, and can be, employed to increase the participation of women in tech operations and leadership?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Can you share three ITU-D meetings that you have participated in over the last four years and recommendations to increase women\u2019s participation?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nClosing<\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Opening remarks<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' href='#IPSSpeaker35-54'><img alt='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>BDT Director<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker35-54'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker35-54' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><strong>Co<\/strong><strong>smas Zavazava took office as Director of the\u200b\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>at the International Te\u200blecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><br \/>\r\nWith more than 30 years in telecommunications, including over 20 years in ITU&#8217;s Development Sector, Dr Zavazava has promoted and implemented impactful information and communication technology projects around the world.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his election as BDT Director, he served as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Partnerships for Digital Development , overseeing development-related projects, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization between 2019 and 2022, while launching new initiatives that have boosted the engagement of industry, private-sector and academia members in ITU&#8217;s work.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPreviously, as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Projects and Initiatives, he oversaw development projects focused on gender, youth, and people with special needs, along with capacity building, emergency telecommunications, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and e-waste management.<br \/>\r\n<div><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEarlier, Dr Zavazava headed the Republic of Zimbabwe&#8217;s Government Telecommunications Agency and served as a senio\u200br diplomat. He also taught MBA classes at the UK&#8217;s Nottingham Trent University.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout his career, he has focused on closing the digital and skills divide and accelerating digital transformation to achieve socio-economic development for all.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr Zavazava holds a PhD in Multilateral Trade from Business School Lausanne (Switzerland), and a Master of Laws degree in Telecommunications and Information Technology from the University of Strathclyde (UK), as well as a Master&#8217;s in International Relations from Webster University (US), and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. He also holds a Bachelor&#8217;s in Business Administration and diplomas in Telecommunications and Systems Engineering.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech35-54' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin' href='#IPSSpeaker105-55'><img alt='Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/105-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Secretary General<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker105-55'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker105-55' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/105-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Doreen Bogdan-Martin took office as Secretary-General of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMs Bogdan-Martin has held leadership positions in the field of international telecommunications policy for over two decades, with a track-record of brokering innovative partnerships to expand digital inclusion and connectivity for everyone around the world. Following her historic election by ITU Member States in September 2022, she became the first woman ever to head the organization, which was first established in 1865 and became a UN specialized agency in 1947.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAs ITU Secretary-General, she aims to drive innovative solutions, maximize ITU&#8217;s relevance for its 193 Member States, intensify global cooperation on connecting the unconnected, and strengthen the alignment of ITU&#8217;s programmes with the Sustainable Development Goals set out by the United Nations. Ms Bogdan-Martin has consistently emphasized the need for digital transformation to achieve economic prosperity, job creation, skills development, gender equality, and socio-economic inclusion, as well as to build circular economies, reduce climate impact, and save lives.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAs Director of ITU&#8217;s Telecommunication Development Bureau for a four-year term starting in 2018, she helped put sustainable digital development at the forefront of international cooperation, including with the private sector and civil society. Among other ITU development priorities, she actively promoted the Partner2Connect initiative, which has mobilized unprecedented pledges of funding and support for meaningful Internet connectivity in developing countries.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nShe was previously instrumental in establishing the ITU-UNESCO Broadband Commission for Sustainable Development, serving as its Executive Director for more than a decade; contributed to the success of ITU&#8217;s Global Symposium for Regulators as the pre-eminent worldwide meeting for digital policy makers; and led ITU&#8217;s youth engagement strategy. She also pioneered ITU&#8217;s ongoing contribution to the EQUALS Global Partnership for Gender Equality in the Digital Age and initiated ITU&#8217;s collaboration with UNICEF on the Giga project to connect every school worldwide to the Internet.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWithin ITU, she has promoted gender equality and encouraged bringing more women into the workforce, as well as helping women grow professionally and contributing to networks of women pursuing gender-balanced participation in conferences and policy making.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrom 2008 until 2018, Ms Bogdan-Martin served as Chief of ITU&#8217;s Strategic Planning and Membership Department, overseeing corporate communications, external affairs, corporate strategy, and membership. Earlier, she headed the ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau&#8217;s Regulatory and Market Environment Division and Regulatory Reform Unit.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBefore joining ITU in 1994, she worked at the U.S. Department of Commerce as a Telecommunication Policy Specialist in the National Telecommunication and Information Administration.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMs Bogdan-Martin holds a Master&#8217;s in International Communications Policy from American University in Washington, DC, a post-graduate certification in Strategies for Leadership from the Institute for Management Development in Lausanne, Switzerland, and a certification in Accountability and Ethics from the UN Leaders Programme. She is also a qualified amateur radio operator.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMs Bogdan-Martin is married with four children.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech105-55' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/105-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Doreen Bogdan-Martin<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderators<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Sofie Maddens' href='#IPSSpeaker254-56'><img alt='Ms Sofie Maddens' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/254-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Sofie Maddens<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chief BDT\/DKH<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker254-56'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker254-56' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/254-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Sofie Maddens<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>A Belgian Lawyer by training, Sofie Maddens is the Chief of the ITU BDT Digital Knowledge Society Department and Head a.i., of the Regulatory and Market Environment Division. She has managed complex private sector, government, and regional and international projects and grants for national governments and their National Regulatory Authorities, the European Commission, the World Bank, the Telecommunications Development Bureau of the ITU as well as for a wide variety of private telecommunications, consulting and financial sector clients in Asia and the Middle East, as well as in the Americas, Europe and Africa.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nShe has held senior management positions since 1994 in both the public and private sectors at national and international level, leading and implementing projects and programmes on ICT institutional and organizational frameworks and capacity, infrastructure development, knowledge management systems and platforms; data management and analysis, and advising on and building institutional and organizational capacity.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nShe has taught and advised on privatization strategies, infrastructure development, liberalization and competition strategies, market entry and universal access strategies, use of scarce resources, consumer protection policies, as well as international trade and regulatory negotiations, bringing in her knowledge and experience of industry trends and innovative solutions for ICT\/digital policy and regulation and development. In addition, she has authored numerous strategic, political, legal, and regulatory texts as well as international trade negotiations strategies in the field of ICT\/digital.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech254-56' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/254-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Sofie Maddens<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mrs Ashwaq Alotaibi' href='#IPSSpeaker1061-57'><img alt='Mrs Ashwaq Alotaibi' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1061.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mrs Ashwaq Alotaibi<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>BDT<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1061-57'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1061-57' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1061.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mrs Ashwaq Alotaibi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Ashwaq Alotaibi is a dedicated Legal Specialist with a profound passion for regulation, public policy, competition, M&amp;A, and economics. Ashwaq works as a Legal Studies Specialist at the Communication, Space, and Technology Commission in Saudi Arabia . She is currently on loan at the International Telecommunications Union, where she is working with the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT), specifically on the Digital Regulation Network (DRN) initiative.<br \/>\r\nShe graduated with first-class honors from Princess Nourah Bint Abdulrahman University in 2020 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, achieving an exceptional G.P.A of 4.99\/5 with a bachelor&#8217;s degree in law.<br \/>\r\nThroughout her career, Ashwaq has gained substantial experience in drafting and reviewing regulations, policies, and memorandums. She has conducted extensive legal research, prepared studies and benchmarks, and has worked with the competition authority, further enhancing her expertise in legal issues related to competition.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1061-57' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1061.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mrs Ashwaq Alotaibi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Facilitators<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Ekaterine Imedadze' href='#IPSSpeaker581-58'><img alt='Ms Ekaterine Imedadze' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/581-5.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Ekaterine Imedadze<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Commissioner<br>Communications Commission (ComCom)<br>Georgia<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker581-58'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker581-58' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/581-5.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Ekaterine Imedadze<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Ms. Ekaterine Imedadze has been a commissioner of the Georgian National Communications Commission (ComCom) since March 2021. Prior to taking up her position, she headed the Telecommunications Market Regulation Department at ComCom.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEkaterine has over 15 years of professional experience in telecommunications with a global perspective. Ekaterine has held several key positions at the international telecommunications group company VEON Ltd., leading the Global Process unit responsible for the group&#8217;s digital transformation. She also served as the group&#8217;s internal control and risk management lead for several years. Ms Imedadze had previously served as the Head of Finance and Operations for a number of large private organisations, as well as a business consultant for leading ICT companies.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMs. Imedadze holds an MBA from the University of Bradford School of Management and completed the Innovation Leadership programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Previously, she earned a master&#8217;s degree in physics as well as a postgraduate diploma in artificial intelligence and fuzzy logic from Tbilisi State University, and she is currently pursuing an LL.M. in competition law and economics at the Brussels School of Competition (BSC).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEkaterine was appointed as the Board Member of the Digital Regulation Network (DRN) at the International Telecommunication Union from 2025.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nChairperson of the Eastern Partnership Electronic Communications Regulators Network (EaPeReg) in 2023.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech581-58' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/581-5.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Ekaterine Imedadze<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Kim Mallalieu' href='#IPSSpeaker118-59'><img alt='Dr Kim Mallalieu' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/118-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Kim Mallalieu<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Deputy Chairman<br>Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT)<br>Trinidad and Tobago<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker118-59'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker118-59' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/118-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Kim Mallalieu<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Dr. Kim Mallalieu is deputy chair of the Board of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) and chair of the Authority\u2019s Board Review Committee. She is senior lecturer and leader of the Communication Systems Group in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of the West Indies (UWI), chair of the UWI St. Augustine Campus ICT Steering Committee, and past coordinator of UWI\u2019s Master\u2019s degree in Telecommunications Regulation and Policy, MRP (Telecommunications). She also lectures in Carnegie Mellon University\u2019s Centre for Executive Education in Technology Policy.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Mallalieu is chief rapporteur and member of the Executive Steering Committee of the Universal Safeguards for Digital Public Infrastructure Initiative of OSET and UNDP; pro bono technical supervisor of the ITU, TATT and Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Smart Seas Project; and a member of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force. She coordinates the Mentoring Programme for Permanent Consultative Committee I (PCC.I) of Inter\u2011American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) and, as a keen advocate for gender equality for development, she is vice chair of the Advisory Board for the Network of Women (NOW) in ITU-D, and member of the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations (CANTO) Women in ICT (WICT) Committee.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAs Principal Investigator of the Caribbean ICT Research Programme (CIRP), Dr. Mallalieu is engaged in multidisciplinary action research with an emphasis on building the resilience of underserved populations. She holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from MIT and PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University College London. She is a member of Radio Emergency Associated Communication Teams (REACT); a licensed amateur radio and GMDSS short range operator; and the recipient of local, regional and international teaching and research awards, and other awards of distinction. She is the first woman to title a dog in the sport of Internationale Gebrauchshunde Pr\u00fcfungsordnung (IGP) in Trinidad and Tobago.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech118-59' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/118-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Kim Mallalieu<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Professor Sandra Maximiano' href='#IPSSpeaker1035-60'><img alt='Professor Sandra Maximiano' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1035-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Professor Sandra Maximiano<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chair<br>Autoridade Nacional de Comunica\u00e7\u00f5es (ANACOM)<br>Portugal<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1035-60'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1035-60' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1035-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Professor Sandra Maximiano<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Sandra Maximiano, Chairwoman of ANACOM&#8217;s Board of Directors since 15 December 2023, holds a PhD in Economics from the University of Amsterdam. She is an Associate Professor of Economics at ISEG &#8211; School of Economics &amp; Management, University of Lisbon, where she is co-coordinator of XLAB &#8211; Behavioral Research Lab and of the Master&#8217;s Degree in Economics program. She was previously an Assistant Professor at Purdue University and a Research Fellow at the University of Chicago in the United States. She has also taught at Amsterdam School of Economic, Cat\u00f3lica Lisbon School of Business &amp; Economics, Nova School of Business and Economics and Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHer academic research spans several areas: experimental and behavioral economics, organizational and labor economics, public policy, and information management. Her research explores issues related to social and moral preferences in individual decision making and in strategic and competitive environments, gender differences in economic decisions and the dynamics of information in competitive and co-operative situations. Maximiano primarily uses laboratory and field experiments to study human economic behavior and to collect data. Her work has been published in journals such as Review of Economic Studies, Economic Journal, Experimental Economics and Games and Economic Behavior. He is currently the Associate Editor of the Portuguese Economic Journal.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrom 2006 to 2023, she was the author of opinion columns in the Portuguese press, most notably the column \u201cA Economia somos n\u00f3s\u201d (The Economy is Us) in the Expresso newspaper.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1035-60' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1035-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Professor Sandra Maximiano<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mrs Regina Fleur Assoumou-Bessou' href='#IPSSpeaker628-61'><img alt='Mrs Regina Fleur Assoumou-Bessou' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/628.jpeg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mrs Regina Fleur Assoumou-Bessou<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chair, ITU-D Study Group 1 and Advisor to the Director General<br>Autorit\u00e9 de R\u00e9gulation des T\u00e9l\u00e9communications\/TIC de C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire<br>C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker628-61'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker628-61' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/628.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mrs Regina Fleur Assoumou-Bessou<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mrs Regina Fleur BESSOU, Corporate Lawyer, Expert in Digital Regulation, Gender Engineer, is the Officer of the Order of Merit in Telecommunications and Posts of C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire, and:<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&#8211; Technical Advisor to the Director General of the Telecommunications\/ICT Regulatory Authority of C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire (ARTCI)<br \/>\r\n&#8211; Chair of ITU development sector Study Group 1<br \/>\r\n&#8211; Vice-Chair of the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (ITU)<br \/>\r\n&#8211; Africa Representative of the Network of Women in ITU-D (NoW in ITU-D)<br \/>\r\n&#8211; Chair of the African Preparatory Group of the African Telecommunication Union (ATU) for the upcoming ITU World Telecommunication Development Conference 2025<br \/>\r\n&#8211; Founder and Executive President of the International Network of Women Experts in Digital (RIFEN)<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMrs. BESSOU Assoumou Regina Fleur holds degrees in Legal, Administrative, and Fiscal Sciences, a specialized Master&#8217;s degree (BADGE) in Telecom\/TIC Regulation, and expertise in Gender Engineering from the UNESCO\/EFPOD Chair (Gender Audit option). She has been working in the telecommunications\/ICT and postal sector since August 2001, accumulating 24 years of professional experience. She currently serves as the Technical Advisor to the Director General of the Telecommunications\/ICT and Postal Regulatory Authority of C\u00f4te d&#8217;Ivoire (ARTCI). Mrs. BESSOU is the Chair of Study Group 1 in the Development Sector of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU-D), re-elected since the last World Telecommunication Development Conference (WTDC) in 2021 in Kigali. She is the first African to hold this position. Additionally, she serves as Vice-Chair of the Telecommunication Development Advisory Group (TDAG) and Africa Representative in the steering committee of NoW4WTDC (Network of Women for ITU-D). She currently chairs the African Caucus preparing for WTDC-25, following her tenure as Vice-Chair of Study Group 1. Her regional contributions include guiding conference preparations and capacity-building for African experts in ITU leadership roles.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech628-61' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/628.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mrs Regina Fleur Assoumou-Bessou<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#009DD0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#009DD0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Session 5 &#8211; Safe and inclusive digital financial services<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>This session discussed regulatory approaches to an enabling safe, secured and inclusive digital financial ecosystem and the challenges of crypto-assets (digital currency) regulation, because of the complexity, anonymity, and online ubiquity of these assets across borders. Nascent regulatory approaches often build on the tradition of banking regulations.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>How to ensure inclusive access to digital financial services?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>There are growing calls to regulate cryptocurrencies. Is this the right approach and who is affected? Who is in charge? Who is responsible?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How to ensure security of digital transactions? What safeguards exist? Who is in charge?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fintech: How to balance innovative regulatory approaches with traditional banking regulations?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What regulatory measures can regulators and digital players put in place to strengthen consumer safety and trust in digital financial services?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Aliyu Yusuf Aboki' href='#IPSSpeaker1043-62'><img alt='Mr Aliyu Yusuf Aboki' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1043.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Aliyu Yusuf Aboki<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Executive Secretary<br>West Africa Telecommunications Regulators Assembly (WATRA)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1043-62'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1043-62' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1043.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Aliyu Yusuf Aboki<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>With a distinguished 20-year career in telecommunications and IT, he stands at the forefront of regulatory innovation and cross-border partnership. His notable achievements include driving digital inclusion, enhancing connectivity, and crafting regulatory frameworks that bolster sustainable development and consumer protection within the ICT sector. At WATRA, his leadership is marked by a commitment to excellence and a visionary approach to navigating the digital transformation challenges and opportunities.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe holds an MSc. in Communication Engineering from the University of Manchester and an MBA from the University of Warwick, complemented by specialized certifications from the Harvard Kennedy School, the University of Cambridge and University of Stockholm in Economic growth, policy-making and ICT regulation respectively : Renowned for strategic acumen and negotiation skills, his focus on global partnerships nurtures WATRA&#8217;s mission for regional integration and technological progress.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1043-62' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1043.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Aliyu Yusuf Aboki<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Mustafa Yasin Sheikh' href='#IPSSpeaker865-63'><img alt='Mr Mustafa Yasin Sheikh' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/865-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Mustafa Yasin Sheikh<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Director General<br>National Communications Authority<br>Somalia<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker865-63'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker865-63' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/865-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Mustafa Yasin Sheikh<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mustafa Y. Sheik serves as the Director General of the National Communications Authority of Somalia (NCA), a position he has held since November 2022. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Sheik contributed to the NCA in a dual capacity \u2014 as Deputy General Manager and as a member of its Board of Directors.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrom 2018 to 2021, he served as Executive Director of the Somalia Network Information Centre (SONIC), the registry operator for Somalia&#8217;s country-code top-level domain (.SO ccTLD). Earlier in his career, Mr. Sheik held the role of Senior Policy Advisor at the Ministry of Communications and Technology from 2017 to 2018.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWith over 15 years of experience across both the public and private sectors, Mr. Sheik has built deep expertise in Internet governance, regulatory and policy analysis, privatization, and competition economics. Throughout his career, he has actively engaged in specialized workshops, high-level forums, and international associations, contributing to global discussions on communications and digital policy.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Sheik holds a Master of Arts in International Economics and Business from Hochschule Furtwangen University (HFU), Germany, and a Postgraduate Diploma in Internet Governance from the University of Malta. He earned his Bachelor of Science from SIMAD University, Somalia.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech865-63' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/865-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Mustafa Yasin Sheikh<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr James Gabriel Claude' href='#IPSSpeaker1002-64'><img alt='Mr James Gabriel Claude' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1002-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr James Gabriel Claude<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>CEO<br>Global Voice Group <\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1002-64'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1002-64' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1002-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr James Gabriel Claude<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>James Claude is the Chief Executive Officer of Global Voice Group (GVG), a global provider of RegTech and GovTech solutions for governments and regulatory authorities. He has been with the company since 2005 and has held several leadership roles, including Chief Technology Officer and Deputy CEO, before being appointed CEO in 2018.<br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\nDriven by a strong culture of innovation and continuous improvement, James has led GVG\u2019s transformation and repositioning, enabling the company to expand beyond its traditional telecom and mobile money focus into the broader digital financial services ecosystem, as well as the gaming and betting sector. Under his leadership, GVG has strengthened its presence in new markets while deepening and expanding its engagements with long-standing clients.<br \/>\r\n <br \/>\r\nJames holds a Master\u2019s Degree in Management from Boston University and a degree in Telematics Engineering. He has completed executive programs at MIT Sloan and is currently pursuing the IE Brown Executive MBA, further strengthening his ability to lead complex transformations at the intersection of technology, regulation, and economic development.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1002-64' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1002-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr James Gabriel Claude<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Mei Lin Fung' href='#IPSSpeaker1048-65'><img alt='Ms Mei Lin Fung' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1048.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Mei Lin Fung<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chair<br>People Centered Internet <\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1048-65'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1048-65' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1048.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Mei Lin Fung<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mei Lin Fung, Co-Chair of People Centered Internet which she co-founded with Vint Cerf. An early pioneer of CRM, working with Tom Siebel and Marc Benioff at Oracle, she also worked at  Shell and  Intel. Mei Lin studied Finance at MIT under two future Nobel Economics winners. She served as Socio Technical lead for the US government Federal Health Futures, and was finalist in the GSA Citizen Engagement GEAR challenge and chairs the IEEE Technical Committee on Sustainability. She orrganized \u201cProgram for the Future\u201d 2008 with Douglas Engelbart and \u201c40th Anniversary of the Internet\u201d (www.tcpip40.com) in 2014 with Vint Cerf. Fellow of Hasso-Plattner-Institute. Mei Lin curates the People Centered Internet\u2019s Digital Cooperation and Diplomacy network and co-authored G7 policy contributions. She initiated and chaired the 3-day series of 60 speakers, including ITU Secretary General Doreen Bogdan Martin, Bob Kahn and Vint Cerf the fathers of the Internet as part of 10 panels on Digital Cooperation, Governance and Regulations at the UN Science Summit in Sept 2023. She organized with the IEEE History and David Gonzalez, IEEE Ambassador, the 50th Anniversary of the Internet.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1048-65' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1048.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Mei Lin Fung<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Ronald Azairwe' href='#IPSSpeaker1055-66'><img alt='Mr Ronald Azairwe' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1055.jpeg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Ronald Azairwe<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>CEO<br>Pegasus Technologies Ltd<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1055-66'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1055-66' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1055.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Ronald Azairwe<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Ronald is a seasoned Computer Scientist with a vast experience in difference disciplines within the Industry. He graduated as one of the pioneers of the Institute of Computer Science at Makerere University with a BSc. Hons (Mathematics &amp; Computer Science \u2013 major). He started his working career at Standard Chartered Bank in the Card Centre Department and Systems Administration, before starting the Business Intelligence Unit in the Bank.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIn 2003, Ronald started his Masters\u2019 Degree in the London College of Advanced Studies where he graduated with an MSc. Computer Science in 2004. While a student, he worked in the IT department of Tesco Stores Limited, in London, UK, from 2003 until 2005 when he returned to Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe has had a long career as a Lecturer in the College of Computing and Information systems, in the department of Computer Science and was Head of IT Infrastructure &amp; Security at National Water &amp; Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) for 11 years. While at NWSC, Ronald consulted in the ICT departments of regional water and electricity authorities in Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi, as well as Durban in South Africa. He specializes in the setup of ICT departments, and in Information Security.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe later left NWSC to help start and set up and manage the ICT department at the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA) where he was the Manager ICT.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe was worked with the United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF) in Digital Financial Services (DFS), and is a winner of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation Award.<br \/>\r\nRonald is one of the Founders and Currently the Managing Director of Pegasus Technologies Limited \u2013 a leading Aggregation Fintech in Uganda<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nQualifications<br \/>\r\nBsc Hons (MUK), MSc (Computer Science, UK), PhD Candidate (UKM). ITiL, CEH, Advanced CEH, MCSE, PMP<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1055-66' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1055.jpeg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Ronald Azairwe<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#EEE8A8'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#EEE8A8'><font style='color:#000000'>Coffee Break<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#009DD0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#009DD0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Session 6 &#8211; AI and robotics for positive impact<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>Popular applications of AI include facial recognition systems, self-driving cars, neural networks, photo or object identification, translation and search software, and text chatbots. This session discussed how to meet the regulatory challenges brought by these technologies taking into consideration ethical aspects, standards development, and risk mitigation approaches for responsible AI and robotics.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Preparing for the expanding AI and robotics economy, do the basics still apply? AI applications, what lessons have we learned so far? What governance model to apply? What role for regulators in this brave new world? How to mitigate risks?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Leveraging innovative robotic technologies for social good, inclusion and accessibility, what policy and regulatory tools can support SMEs and start-ups in tech offering innovative solutions?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Regulators need to monitor and consider the implications \u2013 present and future \u2013 of this fast-moving area, what strategies to adopt to mitigate risks and create trustworthy AI systems?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How to collaborate with other stakeholders in the AI and robotic space and foster innovation and competition for positive impact?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Neil Sahota' href='#IPSSpeaker1006-67'><img alt='Mr Neil Sahota' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1006.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Neil Sahota<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chief Executive Officer ACSILabs Inc, UN AI Advisor, IBM Master Inventor<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1006-67'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1006-67' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1006.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Neil Sahota<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Neil Sahota is the CEO of ASCI Labs, IBM Master Inventor, and author of the bestselling books Own the A.I. Revolution and Innovative Leadership in the Age of AI. Over his 20+ year career, Neil has worked with enterprises, in multiple industries, to create next generation products and solutions powered by emerging technology. Neil also works with government agencies on workforce development programs, public service solutions, policy, and regulation. In addition, he helps organizations create the culture, infrastructure, and ecosystem needed to achieve success, such as the UN\u2019s AI for Good initiative. Neil also actively pursues social good and volunteers with nonprofits. He is currently helping the Zero Abuse Project prevent child sexual abuse as well as Planet Home to engage youth culture in sustainability initiatives. Neil is a sought-after Board member, management consultant, and keynote speaker.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1006-67' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1006.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Neil Sahota<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Cristiana Camarate' href='#IPSSpeaker881-68'><img alt='Ms Cristiana Camarate' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/881-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Cristiana Camarate<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Substitute Member of the Board of Directors<br>Ag\u00eancia Nacional de Telecomunica\u00e7\u00f5es (ANATEL)<br>Brazil (Federative Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker881-68'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker881-68' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/881-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Cristiana Camarate<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Co-rapporteur for Question 6\/1. Superintendent of the Consumer Affairs Bureau of Anatel, Brazil. Attorney at Law. LL.M. in Business Law, Alcal\u00e1 University (CIFF), Spain. Masters Degree in Law and Public Policy, University Center of Bras\u00edlia, Brazil. Works as a Telecom Regulation Specialist since 2007. Acting in ITU-D since 2008.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n&nbsp;<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech881-68' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/881-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Cristiana Camarate<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='H.E. Eng. Bassam Alsarhan' href='#IPSSpeaker880-69'><img alt='H.E. Eng. Bassam Alsarhan' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/880.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>H.E. Eng. Bassam Alsarhan<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chairman of the Board and CEO<br>Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC)<br>Jordan<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker880-69'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker880-69' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/880.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. Eng. Bassam Alsarhan<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Bassam Fadel Al-Sarhan, a Jordanian telecommunications engineer, has been serving as Chairman of the Board of Commissioners of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority and CEO since November 2021 by decision of the Council of Ministers of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.<br \/>\r\n       <br \/>\r\nThe Jordanian Telecommunications Sector Regulatory Authority, which was established by a decision of the Council of Ministers in 1995, is an independent government institution concerned with regulating the communications and information technology sectors and the postal sector.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe previously served as Head of the Projects and Technical Division for His Majesty\u2019s Communications at the Royal Court from 1987 to 1997, and as General Manager at an international communications company.<br \/>\r\nHe served as a member of the Jordanian delegation to manage communications services during the Jordanian delegation\u2019s negotiations in the Middle East peace process negotiations, in addition to many prominent memberships on the boards of directors of international telecommunications and business development companies until his appointment as CEO of the Communications Authority.<br \/>\r\n   <br \/>\r\nHe holds a master&#8217;s degree in engineering management, a master&#8217;s degree in information systems management, and a bachelor&#8217;s degree in electrical and communications engineering from George Washington University in the United States of America.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe led several pioneering achievements in the communications and information technology sectors and the postal sector during his presidency of the Commission\u2019s Board of Commissioners, the most notable of which was the introduction of 5G technology services, which was accompanied by the introduction of Internet of Things devices into the Jordanian market.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n These services seek to create an appropriate infrastructure that enables companies operating in the field of communications, information technology, and postal services in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan to conduct their business in a regulatory environment capable of providing advanced automated services that efficiently and effectively support development endeavors, encourage competitiveness, entrepreneurship, and encourage investment.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech880-69' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/880.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>H.E. Eng. Bassam Alsarhan<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Gift Kallisto Machengete' href='#IPSSpeaker905-70'><img alt='Dr Gift Kallisto Machengete' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/905-3.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Gift Kallisto Machengete<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Director General<br>Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ)<br>Zimbabwe (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker905-70'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker905-70' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/905-3.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Gift Kallisto Machengete<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Dr Gift Kallisto Machengete is the Director General of the Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (POTRAZ), having been appointed to the position in December 2016. He is a member of the ITU Digital Innovation Board and currently serves on the Boards of several institutions in Zimbabwe.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from the University of Zimbabwe and a Master of Business Administration Degree (MBA) from Southern Cross University, Australia, for which he was awarded the University Plaque for outstanding achievement. He also holds a Doctorate in Business Administration from Southern Cross University, whose thesis was highly rated by both internal and external examiners.<br \/>\r\n  <br \/>\r\nHe has over forty-four (44) years work experience, having worked as an Economic Counsellor at the Zimbabwe Embassy in China, Zimbabwe&#8217;s Deputy Ambassador to Malaysia and Director Administration in the Office of the President and Cabinet, before joining POTRAZ in 2016.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe is a former part-time lecturer for the Master of Business Leadership and Master of Security and Intelligence Degree programmes at Bindura University of Science Education (BUSE). This included working as a Research Thesis Moderator.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech905-70' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/905-3.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Gift Kallisto Machengete<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr John Omo' href='#IPSSpeaker215-71'><img alt='Mr John Omo' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/215-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr John Omo<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Secretary General<br>African Telecommunications Union (ATU)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker215-71'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker215-71' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/215-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr John Omo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mr. John OMO is the Secretary-General of the African Telecommunications Union (ATU), the African Union\u2019s specialized agency for telecommunications and ICTs\u2019 development in Africa. He has held the position since January 2019 and was re-elected for a second 4-year term at the ATU Conference of Plenipotentiaries held in Algiers, Algeria in July 2022. He leads the continental body entrusted with building consensus within African countries in the development of ICT policies, systems and services, and also in coordinating African participation in international ICT fora.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Omo has 31 years of experience as a lawyer and has contributed immensely to the development of local and international policies, legislation, agreements, and treaties in all areas of public service life but mainly in the area of ICTs.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his election as the Secretary General of the Union, he worked with the Communications Authority of Kenya, Kenya&#8217;s ICT regulator, where he provided leadership over the Authority\u2019s legal matters and strategies. Before that, he worked in the public\/civil service.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe holds a Master of Law degree in International and Commercial law from the University of Sheffield &#8211; UK, a Bachelor of Law from the University of Nairobi &#8211; Kenya, and a Diploma in Human Rights Law from the UN Human Rights Centre, Geneva, and ILO Centre Turin among other professional courses.<br \/>\r\nMr. Omo was recently awarded the Global Merit Leader Awards 2022 by Telecom Review during Telecom Review Leaders\u2019 Summit in Dubai, UAE.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech215-71' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/215-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr John Omo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Joyce  Nakatumba-Nabende ' href='#IPSSpeaker1026-72'><img alt='Dr Joyce  Nakatumba-Nabende ' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1026.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Joyce  Nakatumba-Nabende <\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Lecturer in the Department of Computer Science and Head<br>Makerere Artificial Intelligence Lab<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1026-72'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1026-72' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1026.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Joyce  Nakatumba-Nabende <\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Joyce Nakatumba-Nabende is a senior lecturer in the Department of Computer Science at Makerere University. She heads the Makerere Artificial Intelligence Lab, a research lab in the Department of Computer Science. She holds a PhD in Computer Science from Eindhoven University of Technology, The Netherlands. Her research interests are using Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, and Responsible AI in health and agriculture. <\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1026-72' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1026.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Joyce  Nakatumba-Nabende <\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Chukwudi Ekwueme' href='#IPSSpeaker1003-73'><img alt='Dr Chukwudi Ekwueme' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1003.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Chukwudi Ekwueme<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chairman<br>Uniccon Group of Companies<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1003-73'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1003-73' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1003.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Chukwudi Ekwueme<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Dr. Chukwudi Obinna Ekwueme is a technopreneur with expertise in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotics, IoT and other emerging technologies. The avid researcher leads a dynamic team with recorded success in creating Omeife- the first African humanoid robot, the first African blockchain technology, the first African marketplace with Web 3.0 integration, and other<br \/>\r\ninnovative projects.<br \/>\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nAs Chairman of the UNICCON Group of Companies with subsidiaries such as Chuksprime Organics, Uniccon International Limited, Baba Sky Technologies, Omeife Technologies, and Smartafri Labs Technologies, he has engineered groundbreaking innovations to put Africa on the global map. He envisions improving the livelihoods of Africans using indigenous technologies.<br \/>\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nFondly called Chuks, some of Dr Ekwueme&#8217;s distinguished awards are:<br \/>\r\n1. Peace Achievers Award for Excellence in Technology Development for technology impact on the continent<br \/>\r\n2. Thomas Sankara Leadership Prize as Pan African Technological Icon of the Year<br \/>\r\n3. Leadership Prize for Integrity and Transparency<br \/>\r\n4. Emerging CEO of the Year in the Africa-Dubai Global Honours category by the Leadership Without Borders Development Centre<br \/>\r\n5. African CEO Award by the Pan African Youth Leadership Foundation (PAYLEF)<br \/>\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nThe awards are a testament to his contributions to the growth of the African tech ecosystem. His philosophy is to solve unique problems in Africa with homegrown technologies.<br \/>\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nDr. Ekwueme obtained his B.Sc. and M.Sc. in Industrial Chemistry. Current realities and the tasks of management have necessitated his earning a Professional Doctorate in Leadership and Management from the prestigious California Metropolitan University, USA. Broadening his trajectory, he has veered into the mainstream and emerging technologies by training and<br \/>\r\ncertifying to meet industry standards. He is an impactful member of the Nigerian Computing Society.<br \/>\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nHis participation and speaking roles at the Collision Conference (Toronto), Gitex Africa (Morocco), PMI South Africa Summit 2023, Tech Unite Africa, IoT West Africa, Cyber Resilience Switzerland, and other global conferences, workshops, summits, and seminars attest to his authority in the tech ecosystem.<br \/>\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nDr. Ekwueme is a philanthropist who believes in giving back to society and ultimately enriching Africa\u2019s economy. Through the Chuks Ekwueme Foundation (CEF), he provides free scholarships to indigent students to accelerate their dreams of quality education. The CEF offers scholarship opportunities through the Uniccon Academy to basic and undergraduate education learners. His Summer STEM Camp programme is heavily subsidized to drive inclusion, stir and nurture interest in STEM and digital skills. He has also contributed to developing a STEM-based framework and curriculum through the Federal Ministry of Education and the World Bank initiative. To deepen digital literacy in Nigeria, he partners with the National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA) for emerging technology delivery.<br \/>\r\n<p><br \/>\r\nChuks has steered the ship of the UNICCON Group to national and global recognition. UNICCON has won industry awards under his leadership. The company, which is a member of the Defence Industries Association of Nigeria (DIAN), bagged the Top 50 Nigerian Digital Economy Enablers 2023 Award. He envisions a world where Nigeria and Africa will be positive reference points in global technology discourse.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1003-73' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1003.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Chukwudi Ekwueme<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#BEE4FB'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#BEE4FB'><font style='color:#000000'>AI and Robotics in action (Side event)<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>In this session, young innovators could unveil their groundbreaking applications and solutions in AI and robotics to contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals. This session also delved into the transformative effects of AI across various industries, providing practical insights and success stories that underline the vast potential of AI-powered solutions<\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Guillem  Martinez Roura' href='#IPSSpeaker997-74'><img alt='Mr Guillem  Martinez Roura' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/997.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Guillem  Martinez Roura<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Artificial Intelligence and Robotics Programme Officer (TSB)<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker997-74'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker997-74' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/997.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Guillem  Martinez Roura<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Guillem is the Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Robotics Programme Officer at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), the United Nations specialized agency for ICTs. His mission is to connect AI and robotics innovators with problem owners to collectively advance the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nWith over a decade of experience in robotics, Guillem has participated in major international robotics tournaments across Asia, Europe, and North America. At just 15 years old, he co-founded ROBOCAT, an educational robotics competition that promotes learning in robotics and coding among youths from diverse backgrounds, irrespective of their gender, socio-economic status, or academic ability. He led it for over 8 years, nurturing it from a grassroots project into a leading open-source robotics championship that engages thousands of young students annually.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBefore joining ITU at the age of 23, he served as the EU Policy Assistant at the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to the European Union, and as the International Relations Assistant at the Delegation of the Government of Catalonia to Switzerland. He also worked as a legal trainee at Montesinos Abogados.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nGuillem is a European Commission Expert Evaluator and Reviewer, a Global Shaper, a Sigma Squared Society Fellow, and a Nova member. He has been an Ambassador for EU Careers (European Personnel Selection Office), EUTOPIA European University, POLITICO&#8217;s EU Studies and Career Fair (POLITICO Europe), and UNICAT (Ministry of Research and Universities) and a member of the 1st EUSALP Youth Council. He has also been a DIPLOCAT Scholar. <br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nOn the academic front, Guillem holds a double bachelor&#8217;s degree in Law and Business Management and Administration from Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona. He also participated in the one-year Swiss-European Mobility Program in Law at the University of Geneva, where he earned the Certificate in Transnational Law. He also completed a master\u2019s degree in International Law from the Graduate Institute for International and Development Studies (IHEID), Geneva, and the 59th Graduate Study Program at the United Nations Office in Geneva.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe has been a speaker at leading global tech, AI and robotics events, such AI and Big Data Congress Barcelona, AI Expo Africa, AI House Davos, European Robotics Forum, EmpoderaLIVE, Geneva IP and Digital Law Career Forum, Smart City Expo World Congress, WSIS, Swiss Robotics Day, iREX, and Youth Mobile Festival.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech997-74' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/997.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Guillem  Martinez Roura<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Intervener<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Eugene Kudzai Jamu' href='#IPSSpeaker1027-75'><img alt='Mr Eugene Kudzai Jamu' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1027.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Eugene Kudzai Jamu<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Founder and Team Leader<br>Bruteforce Engineering (sponsored by POTRAZ)<br>Zimbabwe (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1027-75'>Biography<\/a> | <a class='biography_link' href='#IPSSpeech1027-75'>Presentation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1027-75' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1027.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Eugene Kudzai Jamu<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Eugene Kudzai Jamu is an entrepreneurial force in Artificial Intelligence and robotics. He is the founder of Netro Electronics Zimbabwe, established in 2017 which seeks to revolutionize automation and electronics education. Eugene also co-founded Bruteforce Engineering, a research and development company which seeks to advance technology across multiple sectors like health, transportation, security, and agriculture. Moreso, he founded Kidz in Tech a start up, which seeks to nurture young talent in electronics, programming and robotics. His trademark creation is the Malkon boards, with a goal to empower innovators in Africa to build solutions adaptable in all sustainable development goals. Kudzai&#8217;s vision is to advance technology and improve quality of life through groundbreaking innovations and exceptional services.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1027-75' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1027.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Eugene Kudzai Jamu<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>Presentation<\/h3><a title=\"Download Presentation\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/37_GSR-24_Bruteforce-Engineering_Presentation.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PDF file\" class=\"IconImage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/presentations\/images\/icon_PDF_48.png\" > <\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Richard Ring Kuach  Malek' href='#IPSSpeaker1008-76'><img alt='Mr Richard Ring Kuach  Malek' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1008.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Richard Ring Kuach  Malek<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'><br>South Sudan Robotics Club<br>South Sudan (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1008-76'>Biography<\/a> | <a class='biography_link' href='#IPSSpeech1008-76'>Presentation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1008-76' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1008.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Richard Ring Kuach  Malek<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mr. Richard Ring Kuach was honored as an Outstanding Staff of the Year for expanding STEM education in South Sudan, Kenya, and Uganda. He Implemented STEMpower projects in South Sudan, Kenya, South Africa, and STEM Centers throughout Sub-Saharan Africa. Mr. Kuach Led the South Sudan Robotics Clubs to participate in international robotics competitions in Dubai UAE, Singapore, and Mexico.<br \/>\r\nHe has Professional Experience: as a Lecturer at the University of Juba, School of Computer Science &amp; Information Technology, He is a Technical mentor for South Sudan Robotics Clubs. He has worked as a Network Engineer consultant at the United Nations (2016-2017)<br \/>\r\nHis Education Background: he held a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering from Cavendish University Uganda (2015). And M.S. in Engineering specializing in Electronic Information and Communication Engineering from Huazhong University of Science and Technology in Wuhan, China<br \/>\r\nHis Other Projects: He participated in the 2021 UNDP innovation challenge to design a mobile application to provide information on conflict Early Warning and Response. He is currently helping the Educare organization to develop an E-learning platform for the ministry of general education and instruction in South Sudan.<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1008-76' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1008.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Richard Ring Kuach  Malek<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>Presentation<\/h3><a title=\"Download Presentation\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/68_GSR-24_South-Sudan-Robotics-Club_presentation.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PDF file\" class=\"IconImage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/presentations\/images\/icon_PDF_48.png\" > <\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Emmanuel Maror Chol Ring' href='#IPSSpeaker1007-77'><img alt='Mr Emmanuel Maror Chol Ring' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1007.png'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Emmanuel Maror Chol Ring<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'><br>South Sudan Robotics Club (SSRC)<br>South Sudan (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1007-77'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1007-77' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1007.png'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Emmanuel Maror Chol Ring<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>My name is Emmanuel Maror Chol Ring. I am 18 years old. I am a member of the South Sudan Robotics Club. I finished my secondary level last year at Don Bosco secondary school and am waiting to join the university to study computer science and engineering, learning, and artificial intelligence. I joined STEM activities in 2021 up to 2023 where I participated in the international robotics competition in Singapore. I used STEM programs to inspire other youth to become part of STEM ambassadors in our country in the field of Science, innovation, and technology. In my achievements; I represented my country globally, won the national science fair, and also became the third position in the program for connecting South Sudan organized by the National Communication Authority (NCA). I learned how to assemble, design, build, and program a robot that works in the agricultural field. My goal is to eradicate hunger in South Sudan through the use of stem knowledge, building a robot that sprays insecticide, removing weeds, and carrying farm products to the market as they are some of the factors affecting agriculture in South Sudan. I trust my abilities and capabilities to achieve my objectives in life because I have taken a step towards it by assembling a prototype that works efficiently and in the future the knowledge will be applied. I always take the initiative of trusting and having hope towards my dreams and goals because without hope there&#8217;s no reason to live.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1007-77' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1007.png'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Emmanuel Maror Chol Ring<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Mumbe Mwangangi' href='#IPSSpeaker1001-78'><img alt='Ms Mumbe Mwangangi' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1001-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Mumbe Mwangangi<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Co-founder<br>Nyansapo AI<br>Kenya (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1001-78'>Biography<\/a> | <a class='biography_link' href='#IPSSpeech1001-78'>Presentation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1001-78' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1001-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Mumbe Mwangangi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>I am a passionate and driven social innovator who believes in the power of collective action to create positive change. I co-founded Nyansapo AI, a social enterprise that uses Artificial Intelligence to assess and improve the literacy and numeracy skills of primary school children in underserved communities in Africa.<br \/>\r\nMy work is inspired by my African roots and values, especially the concept of Ubuntu, which means &#8220;I am because we are&#8221;. Through my interactions with diverse people and communities, I have learned to appreciate the interconnectedness of our lives and the importance of empathy and solidarity. I am always eager to learn new things, connect with like-minded individuals, and explore new opportunities for collaboration and innovation.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1001-78' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1001-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Mumbe Mwangangi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>Presentation<\/h3><a title=\"Download Presentation\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/39_GSR-24_Nyansapo-Presentation_Mumbe-Mwangangi.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PDF file\" class=\"IconImage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/presentations\/images\/icon_PDF_48.png\" > <\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr William Wasswa' href='#IPSSpeaker1054-79'><img alt='Dr William Wasswa' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1054.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr William Wasswa<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering<br>Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST)<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1054-79'>Biography<\/a> | <a class='biography_link' href='#IPSSpeech1054-79'>Presentation<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1054-79' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1054.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr William Wasswa<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Dr. Wasswa William (PhD) is a Biomedical engineer, AI leader, Researcher and ICT entrepreneur. He is a senior lecturer and head of the Department of Biomedical Sciences and Engineering at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST). He leads the Advanced Medical Imaging and Artificial Intelligence Lab at MUST. He has greatly contributed to AI and Innovation Ecosystem in Africa. He is a member of various Artificial Intelligence Technical Committees including the WHO\/ITU Artificial Intelligence for Health (AI4H), the Applied Malaria Modelling Network (AMMnet) and leads AMMnet Uganda Chapter, the International Electrotechnical Commission Standardization Evaluation Expert Group (IEC SEG12) on Bio-digital convergence, the Mbarara University Research Ethics Committee (MUSTREC) and a member of the African Union High-Level Panel on Emerging Technologies (APET). APET is a pathfinder Think Tank and Strategic Initiative of AUDA-NEPAD that advises the AU and its Member States on harnessing emerging technologies for economic development. Dr. William is the chair of the African Union Artificial Intelligence  White Paper; and CEO and Co-founder of Global Auto Systems LTD Uganda, an AI and Robotics development company in Uganda. He is an advocate for Responsible AI. He is very passionate about robotics, AI, microscopy and Image Analysis. He has developed several AI-driven innovations including PapsAI, a low-cost digital microscope slide scanner for automated diagnosis and classification of cervical cancer from pap-smear images. The innovation includes a robotic 3D printed microscope and an AI-driven oncology information management platform that leverages AI for pap-smear analysis, telemedicine and cancer diagnosis. The innovation has been recognised by the Uganda Cancer Institute, the World Health Organisation (WHO), Commonwealth Health Ministers and the Royal Academy of Engineering. Dr William is very interested in digital health innovations that provide universal health coverage, especially reaching the unreached; and empowering young people to utilize emerging technologies such as AI, 3D printing, and robotics to generate employment opportunities and address social challenges in Uganda<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1054-79' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1054.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr William Wasswa<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>Presentation<\/h3><a title=\"Download Presentation\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/103_GSR-24_Presentation_Wasswa_William.pdf\"><img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"PDF file\" class=\"IconImage\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/presentations\/images\/icon_PDF_48.png\" > <\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#9D00D0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#9D00D0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Final Cocktail <\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/06\/InfinityPool.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/24\/2024\/06\/InfinityPool.jpg\" width=\"50%\" \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><div><p><div id='ChildVerticalTab_4'><ul class='resp-tabs-list ver_4'><li  style='border-left:20px #009DD0 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Session 7 &#8211; Agile regulation for innovation <\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>09:00 &#8211; 10:15<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #EEE8A8 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Coffee Break<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>10:15 &#8211; 10:30<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #009DD0 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Session 8 &#8211; Harnessing digital for climate action<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>10:30 &#8211; 11:30<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><li  style='border-left:20px #009DD0 solid;'><p class='IPSSessionNameLC'>Closing ceremony<\/p><i class='IPSSessionDescription'>11:30 &#8211; 12:00<br\/> Room A Rwenzori Convention Hall<\/i><br><\/li><\/ul><div class='resp-tabs-container ver_4'><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#009DD0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#009DD0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Session 7 &#8211; Agile regulation for innovation <\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>This session examineed agile regulatory tools that provide a safe space for digital regulatory experimentation to allow fine tuning of new business models and foster resilience of future networks and services and support evidence-based regulatory decision-making.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Is Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA), sandboxes and test beds the key to effective regulation?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What are the challenges and opportunities of regulatory sandboxing?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How different are RIA and text beds, what other approaches and solutions exist?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>ICT regulators in Colombia, Mexico, France, Thailand and Saudi Arabia have set up sandboxes as an alternative to traditional initiatives. What are some key takeaways?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Philip Marnick' href='#IPSSpeaker892-80'><img alt='Mr Philip Marnick' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/892.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Philip Marnick<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>General Director<br>Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA)<br>Bahrain (Kingdom of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker892-80'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker892-80' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/892.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Philip Marnick<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Philip Marnick is the General Director of the Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA). He was appointed early January 2022 by the Members of the Board, to assume the position, paving the way for a more effective regulatory framework by continuing the evolution of the telecom sector liberalization.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Marnick leads the TRA, including the development of consumer protection initiatives and resolving disputes. The TRA develops regulatory rules that promote competition, innovation, and investment in broadband services and facilities, as well as developing a more comprehensive and competitive framework that aligns with international best practices. Ensuring that Bahrain remains a center of innovation and that its telecommunications sector serves everyone while supporting Bahrain\u2019s strategic objectives.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBefore assuming his role at the TRA, Philip managed and directed at Ofcom in the UK, where he was the Group Director of Spectrum responsible for all aspects of UK national and international spectrum management \u2013 from strategy to delivery including awards, clearance and enforcement.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Marnick has worked in the telecommunications sector for over 30 years. He has served as a senior executive in technology, operations, and strategy. Mr. Marnick has worked in both start-ups (from inception to sale) and major corporations, in firms such as UK Broadband, O2, Orange, BT, J-Phone in Japan (now Softbank Mobile), Extreme Mobile, and SpinVox (now Nuance).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFrom analogue to 5G, he has engaged across every mobile generation. Throughout his carrier he has been at the forefront of industry developments \u2013 in both fixed and mobile. He has collaborated on the first deployments of mobile networks utilizing new technologies and standards, this has also included innovative products such as the first camera phone and photo messaging service, as well as mobile internet and hosted voice services.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech892-80' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/892.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Philip Marnick<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Bridget Mphatso Linzie' href='#IPSSpeaker307-81'><img alt='Ms Bridget Mphatso Linzie' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/307-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Bridget Mphatso Linzie<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Executive Secretary<br>Communications Regulators Association of Southern Africa (CRASA)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker307-81'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker307-81' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/307-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Bridget Mphatso Linzie<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Ms Bridget Mphatso Linzie is an accomplished Social Scientist with a specialization in telecommunications policy and regulation. She has been serving as the Executive Secretary (Chief Executive Officer) at the Communications Regulators\u2019 Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) since 1st June 2021, where she leads initiatives to achieve harmonisation of the telecommunications, broadcasting, and postal regulatory environment in the Southern African region. Ms Linzie holds a Master of Communication Management from University of Strathclyde and has over 30 years of experience in the telecommunications industry, including been a business developer for a Telecom Company. She has played a pivotal role in shaping policies and regulations for the communications sector. In her spare time, Bridget enjoys boxing and event decoration.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nCRASA is a forum for cooperation among National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) whose main objective is to harmonize the regulatory environment for telecommunication, broadcasting, and postal sectors in the Southern African region. CRASA is an implementing agency of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) that actively pursues the goals of regional integration and economic growth. This mandate is primarily advanced through the development of model regulations, regional position papers, recommendations, and capacity building for the regulators.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech307-81' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/307-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Bridget Mphatso Linzie<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Mufarreh Nahari' href='#IPSSpeaker1049-82'><img alt='Mr Mufarreh Nahari' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1049-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Mufarreh Nahari<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Deputy Governor for International Affairs and Partnerships<br>Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST)<br>Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1049-82'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1049-82' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1049-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Mufarreh Nahari<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Mufarreh Nahari is a seasoned professional in the ICT industry, with over 16 years of diverse experience across multiple roles and organizations. He currently serves as an Acting Deputy Governor of International Affairs and Partnerships, as well as a Deputy Governor of Studies and Innovation at the Communications, Space &amp; Technology Commission (CST) in Saudi Arabia, where he leads market and economic studies, data and advanced analytics, innovation, in addition to international affairs and partnerships.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout his career, Mufarreh has held key positions that have significantly contributed to the ICT sector. His previous roles at CST include General Manager of ICT Studies, Acting General Manager of Space Market Intelligence and Research. Mufarreh\u2019s career began at Cisco Systems as an Account Manager, where he gained valuable insights into customer relationship management and technology solutions, followed by working at the telecom operator \u201cMobily\u201d as a Director of Enterprise Fixed Products. These positions have allowed him to develop a comprehensive understanding of market dynamics, regulatory affairs, and competitive strategy within the ICT landscape.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHis educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Marketing from King Fahd University of Petroleum and Minerals. Additionally, Mufarreh has pursued numerous executive education programs from prestigious institutions such as IMD, Oxford, Berkeley, INSEAD, Harvard, and Stanford. These programs have equipped him with advanced knowledge in business leadership, digital transformation, and financial management.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMufarreh\u2019s extensive experience enabled him to play a pivotal role in the major transitions within Saudi Arabia&#8217;s ICT sector. His strategic insights and leadership contributed significantly to the sector&#8217;s evolution, ultimately positioning it as one of the leading ICT markets globally.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1049-82' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1049-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Mufarreh Nahari<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi' href='#IPSSpeaker1051-83'><img alt='Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1051.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Executive Director Banking Supervision<br>Bank of Uganda <br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1051-83'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1051-83' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1051.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Tumubweinee Twinemanzi aka \u201cTwine\u201d has a PhD in Economics, an Msc Economics, and a MS in Management &amp; Administrative Sciences all from the University of Texas at Dallas, USA. He has received training in: Quantitative Competition Analysis at the Barcelona Graduate School of Economics, and in Utility Regulation and Strategy at the University of Florida \u2013 Gainesville. He was a lecturer at the University of Texas at Dallas where he taught Mathematics for Economists for undergraduates, and Advanced Macroeconomics at graduate level.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr.Twine has over 15 years of combined experience in Retail Banking, Telecommunications regulation, Digital Finance policy, and in structured finance for greenfield infrastructure projects in Uganda. He currently is the Executive Director Supervision at the Bank of Uganda, a position he has held since March 2018. Prior to this, he was the Director Industry Affairs and Content Development at the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), the regulator for the telecommunications, broadcasting and postal sub-sectors in Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIn his current role at the Bank of Uganda, Dr. Twine is provides oversight over the prudential operation and risk-based supervision of both deposit taking financial institutions and for Non-bank financial institutions; in a manner that ensures financial system stability and resilience. This role includes ensuring that financial sector regulation and supervision as conducted by Bank of Uganda, is cognizant and adaptable to the dynamism and innovation that is increasingly prevalent in the way financial intermediation is conducted in Uganda. Invariably, this extends to managing the exit and entry market actors in and out of the financial system, but in a manner that minimizes contagion.<br \/>\r\nIn addition, he has been a facilitator at a training workshop for Mobile Money and Agency Banking organized by the IMF and BOU in Uganda; presented at the Mobile Money &amp; Digital Payments Africa 2015 Conference in Johannesburg-South Africa on maintaining a balance between innovation and regulation in mobile money ecosystems. He was an invited panelist at the Responsible Finance Forum IV held in Antalya-Turkey in September 2015, and more recently was an invited panelist representing Bank of Uganda at the very first Block Chain Technology Conference in Uganda in 2018. Dr. Twinemanzi was an active contributor to: the Focus Group at the ITU on Digital Financial Services, and in the development of the Terms of Reference for its successor Focus Group that evaluated the potential of Digitally Issued Fiat Currency. He has also presented at the 2019 IMF Spring Meetings on Uganda\u2019s experience with the Financial Sector Stability Review (FSSR) mechanism; been a invited panelist at the Open Banking World Congress held in London, UK in 2019; and presented on Uganda\u2019s Experience with Bank Resolution at the IADI conference held in Kampala-Uganda in 2019. He has also been a moderator at Seminar organized by the International Growth Centre convened to discuss the drivers of the high interest rates in Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAs the Head of the Supervision Directorate at Bank of Uganda, Dr Twine is the internal project sponsor for a SupTech solution to automate regulatory reporting, onsite and offsite surveillance processes and enable for the implementation of an early warning mechanism around SFI financial and solvency health. He represented the Bank of Uganda on the National Taskforce for Fourth Industrial Revolution Technologies that was tasked to develop a strategy to guide the adoption, application and regulation of 4IR technology by the Government of Uganda. Dr Twinemanzi on behalf of Bank of Uganda, is working closely with the Uganda Banker\u2019s Association, to establish an Asset Reconstruction (Rehabilitation) institution, and a Mortgage Refinance Institution within the Ugandan financial sector.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nSeparately but equally important, Dr Twine is the past Hon Secretary, past Hon Chairman and now recently elected as one of three Hon Trustees of Entebbe Club, the oldest Golf Club in East Africa established in 1901. He is an avid golfer with an incurable and addictive passion for the game.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1051-83' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1051.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Tumubweinee Twinemanzi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#EEE8A8'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#EEE8A8'><font style='color:#000000'>Coffee Break<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#009DD0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#009DD0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Session 8 &#8211; Harnessing digital for climate action<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'>The ICT sector, a critical driver of global connectivity and technological advancement, stands at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change and tackle e-waste. However, the absence of regulated emissions reporting hinders effective policymaking and challenges our ability to set realistic targets and monitor progress. Recognising this critical gap, the ITU is leading an initiative to address the challenges in monitoring ICT sector Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions. This session discussed what is needed to undertake a comprehensive global GHG emissions data collection effort and to tackle increasing amounts of e-waste from the ICT sector.\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>What role do ICTs and transformative technologies play in combatting climate change and fostering environmental sustainability?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>What measures can ICT regulators take to increase the reporting and monitoring of GHG emissions from the ICT sector? What are some of the barriers faced in collecting this data?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How can ICT regulators support the harmonization of ICT-related GHG emissions data collection methodologies across the global community?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How to strengthen public-private collaboration to monitor, track and analyze e-waste and GHG emissions reduction?<\/li>\r\n \t<li>How to foster environmental transparency of digital ecosystems?<\/li>\r\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Moderator<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Flavien Bachabi' href='#IPSSpeaker182-84'><img alt='Mr Flavien Bachabi' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/182.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Flavien Bachabi<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>President of the Board<br>Autorit\u00e9 de R\u00e9gulation des Communications Electroniques et de la Poste (ARCEP-BENIN)<br>Benin<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker182-84'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker182-84' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/182.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Flavien Bachabi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><br \/>\nFlavien Bachabi has been chairing the Board of the Regulatory Authority of Benin (ARCEP-BENIN) since January 2017. In this capacity his responsibility includes providing needed leadership to regulate the domestic and international communications in Benin, ensuring fair and competitive market rules and<br \/>\nencouraging the highest and best use of the spectrum. Prior to taking up this regulatory assignment he was the Managing Director of Africa Broadcast Satellite (Pty) Ltd (ABS), looking after the African market for ABS. Prior to that, Mr. Bachabi served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Intelsat Operations S.A., as well as Vice President of Business Operations and Intergovernmental Initiatives at Intelsat S.A., and head of Intelsat&#8217;s corporate headquarters in Luxembourg, between January 2011 and September 2014. In this capacity, his responsibilities included oversight of all major business operations, joint venture agreements and regulatory filings. He was responsible for managing new business activities with intergovernmental entities and development banks. His prior positions included: Regional Vice President for Africa and Head of Intelsat Africa (Pty) Ltd., where he was responsible for building Intelsat&#8217;s leading position in Africa with the continent&#8217;s premier service providers, Regional Vice President for Africa and Middle East and Group Director, Africa sales. Prior to joining Intelsat in 1996, he spent more than 15 years in senior management roles with the Benin Telecommunications administration, where he led both domestic network and international services. He also has served on the Board of Directors of the Multinational School of Telecommunications of Dakar (ESMT), the African Telecommunications Union<br \/>\n(ATU), and the Regional African Satellite Communications Organization (RASCOM). Since 2013 Mr. Bachabi has been a member of the Board of Directors of the Smart Sustainable Development Model initiative of BDT\/ITU.<br \/>\nMr. Bachabi has over 30 years of experience with communication and technology companies, and he earned degrees in Mathematics and Physics from the University of Benin, as well as a Master of Science Degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Technical Institute of Electronics and Telecommunications of St. Petersburg (LEIS).<br \/>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech182-84' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/182.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Flavien Bachabi<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'>Panelists<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr Xavier Merlin' href='#IPSSpeaker1032-85'><img alt='Mr Xavier Merlin' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1032-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr Xavier Merlin<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Board Member<br>Autorit\u00e9 de R\u00e9gulation des Communications \u00e9lectroniques et des Postes (ARCEP)<br>France<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1032-85'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1032-85' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1032-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Xavier Merlin<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Ing\u00e9nieur g\u00e9n\u00e9ral des Mines, dipl\u00f4m\u00e9 de l\u2019\u00c9cole polytechnique et de l\u2019Institut d\u2019\u00e9tudes politiques de Paris, Xavier Merlin \u00e9tait depuis 2019 chef de la mission interminist\u00e9rielle relative \u00e0 la simplification des formalit\u00e9s administratives des entreprises et de publicit\u00e9 l\u00e9gale.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nXavier Merlin d\u00e9bute sa carri\u00e8re en 1996 \u00e0 la Direction de la pr\u00e9vision du minist\u00e8re de l\u2019\u00c9conomie, des Finances et de l\u2019Industrie en tant que charg\u00e9 des \u00e9tudes \u00e9conomiques sur internet, l\u2019audiovisuel, les t\u00e9l\u00e9communications et la concurrence. Il int\u00e8gre en 1998 la Direction des relations \u00e9conomiques ext\u00e9rieures de ce m\u00eame minist\u00e8re comme charg\u00e9 des n\u00e9gociations multilat\u00e9rales sur le commerce \u00e9lectronique, l\u2019audiovisuel, les t\u00e9l\u00e9communications et la poste. Nomm\u00e9 en 2000 conseiller technique aupr\u00e8s de Catherine Tasca, alors ministre de la Culture et de la Communication, il devient en 2002 directeur des affaires europ\u00e9ennes et internationales du Centre national de la cin\u00e9matographie. En 2008, il rejoint la Direction g\u00e9n\u00e9rale des entreprises (DGE) en tant que sous-directeur des relations institutionnelles dans le domaine des technologies et de la soci\u00e9t\u00e9 de l\u2019information. Sous-directeur de la r\u00e9glementation et des affaires europ\u00e9ennes et multilat\u00e9rales de la DGE \u00e0 partir de 2009, il y est nomm\u00e9 chef du service de l\u2019action territoriale, europ\u00e9enne et internationale en 2014.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1032-85' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1032-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr Xavier Merlin<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Gisa Fuatai Purcell' href='#IPSSpeaker222-86'><img alt='Ms Gisa Fuatai Purcell' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/222.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Gisa Fuatai Purcell<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>CEO<br>Office of the Regulator<br>Samoa (Independent State of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker222-86'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker222-86' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/222.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Gisa Fuatai Purcell<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><br \/>\nMrs Gisa Fuatai Purcell, a Samoan is the Acting Secretary-General of the Commonwealth Telecommunication Organisation (CTO) and the Director, ICT Development. Gisa has over 30 years experience in telecommunication and information and communication technology (ICT) development at the national, regional and international level.<br \/>\nAt the CTO Gisa has been acting SG for over 12 months now and has implemented a lot of transformation and innovation decisions including revamping the key performance indicators for staff performance evaluation and developing the strategic plan for 2020-2024. Under her excellent leadership, she guided and won 2 tribunal cases against the CTO in April 2019 and nurture staff to their current status of motivation and happy to wake up in the morning to go to work.<br \/>\nGisa is the former Head of ICT development for Least Developed Countries (LDCs), Small Island Developing States (SIDS), Land Locked Countries (LLDCs) and countries with special needs, as well as Climate Change Adaptation, Emergency Telecommunication, and e-Waste at the Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).<br \/>\nPrior to joining ITU, Mrs Purcell was the Assistant Chief Executive Officer for the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology of Samoa after working as ICT and Finance consultant in Wellington, New Zealand for many years. <br \/>\nGisa established the National ICT Committee of Samoa where she made major contributions to driving the liberalization of the Telecommunications market. She spearheaded the development of Samoa&#8217;s first ever national ICT policy and strategic plan and its implementation that started with liberalization of the mobile market, schoolNet and Telecenters. Gisa&#8217;s work made Samoa the first country in the South with a liberalized mobile market and the first country to have established an independent office of the Telecommunication Regulator. <br \/>\nGisa holds a Masters of Commerce and Administration Degree from the Victoria University of Wellington, New Zealand; with a major in Information Systems. She values her university and continue to be a partner in various Victoria University&#8217;s projects including authoring a chapter in the latest book in e-Government: Achieving Sustainable E-government in Pacific Island States. <br \/>\nGisa is a family oriented person who is happily married and blessed with 4 children and 6 grandchildren.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech222-86' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/222.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Gisa Fuatai Purcell<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Kim Mallalieu' href='#IPSSpeaker118-87'><img alt='Dr Kim Mallalieu' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/118-2.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Kim Mallalieu<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Deputy Chairman<br>Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT)<br>Trinidad and Tobago<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker118-87'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker118-87' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/118-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Kim Mallalieu<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Dr. Kim Mallalieu is deputy chair of the Board of the Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) and chair of the Authority\u2019s Board Review Committee. She is senior lecturer and leader of the Communication Systems Group in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at The University of the West Indies (UWI), chair of the UWI St. Augustine Campus ICT Steering Committee, and past coordinator of UWI\u2019s Master\u2019s degree in Telecommunications Regulation and Policy, MRP (Telecommunications). She also lectures in Carnegie Mellon University\u2019s Centre for Executive Education in Technology Policy.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr. Mallalieu is chief rapporteur and member of the Executive Steering Committee of the Universal Safeguards for Digital Public Infrastructure Initiative of OSET and UNDP; pro bono technical supervisor of the ITU, TATT and Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) Smart Seas Project; and a member of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force. She coordinates the Mentoring Programme for Permanent Consultative Committee I (PCC.I) of Inter\u2011American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL) and, as a keen advocate for gender equality for development, she is vice chair of the Advisory Board for the Network of Women (NOW) in ITU-D, and member of the Caribbean Association of National Telecommunications Organizations (CANTO) Women in ICT (WICT) Committee.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAs Principal Investigator of the Caribbean ICT Research Programme (CIRP), Dr. Mallalieu is engaged in multidisciplinary action research with an emphasis on building the resilience of underserved populations. She holds a BS in Electrical Engineering from MIT and PhD in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from University College London. She is a member of Radio Emergency Associated Communication Teams (REACT); a licensed amateur radio and GMDSS short range operator; and the recipient of local, regional and international teaching and research awards, and other awards of distinction. She is the first woman to title a dog in the sport of Internationale Gebrauchshunde Pr\u00fcfungsordnung (IGP) in Trinidad and Tobago.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech118-87' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/118-2.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Kim Mallalieu<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Ms Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda' href='#IPSSpeaker1050-88'><img alt='Ms Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1050.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Ms Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Chief Executive Officer<br>ATC<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1050-88'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1050-88' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1050.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for ATC Uganda and has been with the organisation since 2012.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nShe is a Fellow of Association of Chartered Certified Accountants FCCA, holds a Master of Business Administration from Edinburgh Business School, Herriot Watt University in Scotland UK and a Bachelor of Commerce Degree from Makerere University Business School.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDorothy started her career as an Audit Associate with Ernst and Young (EY) and later joined PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) where she excelled in Audit and Accounting for several multinational organisations including Banks, FMCGs, INGOs, among others. She then moved to Airtel Uganda as Business Planning Analyst working on pricing, business analysis, budgeting and forecasting and supported the due diligence and transition from Zain Uganda to Airtel Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIn 2012 she joined ATC Uganda as Finance Operations Manager and has held several roles including Supply Chain Manager, Finance Project Advisor for a start up in Tanzania, Regional Treasury Manager overseeing six countries in EMEA and was later promoted to Chief Finance Officer where she led the finance team in the organisation. Under her leadership, Dorothy transformed the finance department from what was purely numbers to strategic business partners for the company. She led several power analysis projects working directly with cross functional teams to understand the numbers and execute projects for continuous improvement. She supported the business through several challenges with the Uganda Revenue Authority and most importantly worked hard to close the approval for the amalgamation of ATC Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nIn 2022, she was promoted to CEO and is the first black female CEO across American Tower. She leads the Uganda subsidiary and is focused on building meaningful engagements with customers, stakeholders and creating an environment for all staff to grow through a people centric culture. Her goal is to create a culture that prioritizes the needs and well-being of employees, customers, and other stakeholders. Her key priority is to create a positive work culture, foster open communication, provide opportunities for growth and development, and promote work-life balance.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1050-88' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1050.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Ms Dorothy Kabagambe Ssemanda<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div><div class='TableContainer'><div class='TableBody'><div class='SessionTitleRow'><div class='SessionTitleCell'  style='background-color:#009DD0'><div class='DivSessionTitle' style='text-transform:uppercase;background-color:#009DD0'><font style='color:#FFFFFF'>Closing ceremony<\/font><\/div><\/div><\/div ><div class='SessionDescriptionRow'><div class='SessionDescriptionCell' id='SessionDescriptionCell'><\/div><\/div><div class='SpeakerRoleRow'><div class='SpeakerRoleCell'> &nbsp;<\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='RT. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa' href='#IPSSpeaker1066-89'><img alt='RT. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1066.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>RT. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Deputy Speaker of Parliament<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker1066-89'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker1066-89' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1066.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>RT. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Thomas Tayebwa is the Deputy Speaker of the 11th Parliament of the Republic of Uganda having been elected to the position in March, 2022. He represents Ruhinda North Constituency in Mitooma District in Parliament, a position he assumed unopposed in 2016 and effectively defending his seat in 2021 Parliamentary elections. He is a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement Organization (NRM-O).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nRt. Hon. Tayebwa, a son to Mzee Daudi Bangirana and Ms. Abby Komuhangi of Bitereko village in Mitooma District, was born on November 10th 1980. He is married and blessed with a son. Tayebwa attended Kigarama Primary School, Kigarama Senior Secondary School for Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and later joined Ruyonza Secondary School for Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe joined Makerere University, one of the finest institutions of higher learning in Africa. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (ESAMI), a Bachelors of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (Hons), both from Makerere University. He also possesses a Certificate in Negotiation from Harvard Law School and a Professional Certificate in Parliamentary Affairs from International Centre for Parliamentary Studies, London.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHe joined elective politics in 2015 and passed through unopposed as a member of parliament on NRM ticket, and immediately distinguished himself as a \u201cpeacemaker\u201d in the10th Parliament. As one of the political doyens, Hon Tayebwa rode on the strength of mind, negotiation skills and understanding of the law, to have things done. He was a member of the Natural Resources, and National Economy Committees of Parliament.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nAfter the 2021, presidential elections, he was appointed the Government Chief Whip, a position he held until he was elected Deputy Speaker. Deputy Speaker Tayebwa is a Pan-Africanist and a well-known anti-corruption crusader. An entrepreneur with interests in communications and media, culture and heritage, education, transport, security and manufacturing.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nHon. Tayebwa is a renowned philanthropist and loves God. He founded TARU Foundation which has supported several community projects across the country, and sponsored several children from vulnerable backgrounds to attain education, medical care etc. He has facilitated several youth start-ups with capital, offered business mentorship and has become a role model in the country. He is a Rotarian with a title of Major Donor. He is an avid golfer and Formula One fan. He loves reading and getting involved in community engagements.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDeputy Speaker Tayebwa has been a champion for good governance, transparency and accountability. His stance on affordable health care, political dialogue, free education for all and clean energy, precede his reputation. He has been an influential voice for Uganda at home and abroad, and continues to fight for the peoples\u2019 well-being: working hard to protect the national values, ensuring peace and stability, protecting the environment, changing the unfair scholarship system, lowering the cost of living, improving service delivery and creating jobs for Ugandans.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech1066-89' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/1066.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>RT. Hon. Thomas Tayebwa<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Thomas Tayebwa is the Deputy Speaker of the 11th Parliament of the Republic of Uganda having been elected to the position in March, 2022. He represents Ruhinda North Constituency in Mitooma District in Parliament, a position he assumed unopposed in 2016 and effectively defending his seat in 2021 Parliamentary elections. He is a member of the ruling National Resistance Movement Organization (NRM-O).<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nRt. Hon. Tayebwa, a son to Mzee Daudi Bangirana and Ms. Abby Komuhangi of Bitereko village in Mitooma District, was born on November 10th 1980. He is married and blessed with a son. Tayebwa attended Kigarama Primary School, Kigarama Senior Secondary School for Uganda Certificate of Education (UCE) and later joined Ruyonza Secondary School for Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE).<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nHe joined Makerere University, one of the finest institutions of higher learning in Africa. He holds a Masters of Business Administration (ESAMI), a Bachelors of Laws (Hons) and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (Hons), both from Makerere University. He also possesses a Certificate in Negotiation from Harvard Law School and a Professional Certificate in Parliamentary Affairs from International Centre for Parliamentary Studies, London.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nHe joined elective politics in 2015 and passed through unopposed as a member of parliament on NRM ticket, and immediately distinguished himself as a \u201cpeacemaker\u201d in the10th Parliament. As one of the political doyens, Hon Tayebwa rode on the strength of mind, negotiation skills and understanding of the law, to have things done. He was a member of the Natural Resources, and National Economy Committees of Parliament.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nAfter the 2021, presidential elections, he was appointed the Government Chief Whip, a position he held until he was elected Deputy Speaker. Deputy Speaker Tayebwa is a Pan-Africanist and a well-known anti-corruption crusader. An entrepreneur with interests in communications and media, culture and heritage, education, transport, security and manufacturing.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nHon. Tayebwa is a renowned philanthropist and loves God. He founded TARU Foundation which has supported several community projects across the country, and sponsored several children from vulnerable backgrounds to attain education, medical care etc. He has facilitated several youth start-ups with capital, offered business mentorship and has become a role model in the country. He is a Rotarian with a title of Major Donor. He is an avid golfer and Formula One fan. He loves reading and getting involved in community engagements.<br \/><br \/>\r\n<br \/><br \/>\r\nDeputy Speaker Tayebwa has been a champion for good governance, transparency and accountability. His stance on affordable health care, political dialogue, free education for all and clean energy, precede his reputation. He has been an influential voice for Uganda at home and abroad, and continues to fight for the peoples\u2019 well-being: working hard to protect the national values, ensuring peace and stability, protecting the environment, changing the unfair scholarship system, lowering the cost of living, improving service delivery and creating jobs for Ugandans.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' href='#IPSSpeaker35-90'><img alt='Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>BDT Director<br>ITU<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker35-90'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker35-90' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><strong>Co<\/strong><strong>smas Zavazava took office as Director of the\u200b\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT)\u00a0<\/strong><strong>at the International Te\u200blecommunication Union (ITU) on 1 January 2023.<br \/>\r\n<\/strong><br \/>\r\nWith more than 30 years in telecommunications, including over 20 years in ITU&#8217;s Development Sector, Dr Zavazava has promoted and implemented impactful information and communication technology projects around the world.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to his election as BDT Director, he served as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Partnerships for Digital Development , overseeing development-related projects, strategic partnerships, and resource mobilization between 2019 and 2022, while launching new initiatives that have boosted the engagement of industry, private-sector and academia members in ITU&#8217;s work.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPreviously, as ITU&#8217;s Chief of Projects and Initiatives, he oversaw development projects focused on gender, youth, and people with special needs, along with capacity building, emergency telecommunications, climate change mitigation and adaptation, and e-waste management.<br \/>\r\n<div><br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEarlier, Dr Zavazava headed the Republic of Zimbabwe&#8217;s Government Telecommunications Agency and served as a senio\u200br diplomat. He also taught MBA classes at the UK&#8217;s Nottingham Trent University.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nThroughout his career, he has focused on closing the digital and skills divide and accelerating digital transformation to achieve socio-economic development for all.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nDr Zavazava holds a PhD in Multilateral Trade from Business School Lausanne (Switzerland), and a Master of Laws degree in Telecommunications and Information Technology from the University of Strathclyde (UK), as well as a Master&#8217;s in International Relations from Webster University (US), and an MBA from the University of Zimbabwe. He also holds a Bachelor&#8217;s in Business Administration and diplomas in Telecommunications and Systems Engineering.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech35-90' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/35-1.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Dr Cosmas Luckyson Zavazava<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentRow'><div class='IPSAgenda-SpeakerContentCell'><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speaker\"><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerpicture\"><a title='Mr George William Nyombi Thembo' href='#IPSSpeaker712-91'><img alt='Mr George William Nyombi Thembo' class='SpeakerPicture' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/712.jpg'\/><\/a><\/div><div class=\"IPSAgenda-float-speakerdetails\"><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerName'>Mr George William Nyombi Thembo<\/p><p class='IPSAgendaSpeakerDetails'>Executive Director<br>Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) and GSR-24 Chair<br>Uganda (Republic of)<\/p><a class='AgendaLink' title='Biography' href='#IPSSpeaker712-91'>Biography<\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeaker712-91' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/712.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr George William Nyombi Thembo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p>Executive Director<br \/>\r\nGeorge William Nyombi Thembo, is the newly appointed Executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission (UCC). He has been serving in the capacity of the Director of the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF) since January 2017. With a distinguished career that spans various sectors, Mr. Nyombi brings a wealth of executive management experience and expertise to his current position.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nProfessional Background:<br \/>\r\nMr. Nyombi\u2019s illustrious career spans both the political arena and various key roles in the public and private sectors, culminating in his current position as the esteemed head of the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPrior to assuming his pivotal role at the UCC, Mr. Nyombi carved a distinguished path in politics, serving as a Member of Parliament from 2001 to 2015. During this tenure, he showcased his leadership prowess by undertaking ministerial responsibilities in the Ugandan Cabinet, presiding over crucial portfolios such as Primary Education, Luwero Triangle, and Information and Communications Technology.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBefore venturing into the realm of politics, Mr. Nyombi demonstrated his commitment to public service and strategic planning. In the early 1990s, he held progressive roles at the Uganda Railways Corporation, including positions as an analyst, planning officer, and senior planning officer in Strategic Planning. Subsequently, he extended his influence as a Project Coordinator for the Transport Rehabilitation Project (Railway Component) and as a Transport Database Specialist at the Economic Commission for Africa (ECA). His dynamic engagement in public administration was further highlighted by his role as the Chairman of the Finance and Administration Committee of the Kampala City Council from 1997 to 2001, which is now known as KCCA.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nMr. Nyombi\u2019s multifaceted background is accentuated by his extensive education and diverse experiences, positioning him as a dynamic, strategic thinker, and accomplished leader. His notable leadership as Minister of State, ICT (Communication), overseeing the pivotal analogue to digital migration and the enactment of the UCC Act, 2013, alongside subsequent regulations, reflects his deep impact on the communications landscape. Additionally, his transformative role as the Director of the Uganda Communications Universal Access and Service Fund (UCUSAF) underscores his commitment to advancing the communications sector in Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nBeyond the confines of regulatory expertise, Mr. Nyombi is a passionate participant in the creative industry. His involvement in music, dance, and drama goes beyond mere hobbies, as he is not only a director and founder member of Ndere Troupe Limited but also a distinguished playwright, songwriter, and producer. This commitment to the arts earned him the prestigious title of Best Actor in Uganda in 1985 by the Uganda Theatrical Groups Association (UTGA). This unique blend of regulatory expertise and creative involvement encapsulates Mr. Nyombi\u2019s dynamic and well-rounded leadership in the diverse communications sector, bringing immense value to the Uganda Communications Commission as the authoritative regulator of the communications landscape in Uganda.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nEducational Achievements:<br \/>\r\nMr. Nyombi holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics and Social Administration from Makerere University (1989), and a Master of Science in Development Economics from Uganda Martyrs University (UMU) with distinction in 2008. His academic journey also includes a postgraduate diploma in Project management from Uganda Management Institute \u2013 UMI (2003) and an advanced diploma in national development and project planning from Bradford University, UK (1994).<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nFurthermore, Mr. Nyombi has pursued specialized education in telecommunications regulation at the University of Florida, USA, and holds certificates in communications regulatory frameworks from the same institution (2018). His commitment to continuous learning is evident through certificates in Advanced ICT Policy from the Galilee Institute of Management in Israel (2012) and certifications in transportation management (ESAMI, 1992) and investments analysis (University of Bradford, UK, 1992). Mr. Nyombi is also recognized as a Certified Public Private Partnership professional.<br \/>\r\n<br \/>\r\nPersonal Details: Mr. Nyombi Thembo is a family man-married with children.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div id='IPSSpeech712-91' class='IPSmodalDialog' ><div><a href='#close' title='Close' class='IPSModalclose'>X<\/a><div class='IPSBioTable'><div class='IPSBioRow'><div class='IPSBioCellLeft'><img style='border-radius:5%;' class='IPSCardsPictureBio' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/photos\/712.jpg'\/><p class='IPSBioTitle'>Mr George William Nyombi Thembo<\/p><\/div><div class='IPSBioCellRight'><p><h3>No Title<\/h3><a title=\"Download No Title\" target=\"blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/wp-content\/uploads\/IPS\/documents\/15\/\"><\/a><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/p><div class='IPSBioDescription'><p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><link href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/calendar\/includes\/IPS_Agenda.css' rel='stylesheet'><link href='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/includes\/css\/IPS_Common.css' rel='stylesheet'><script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/..\/includes\/res\/jquery-1.9.1.min.js'><\/script><script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/calendar\/includes\/EasyResponsiveTabs.js'><\/script><script type='text\/javascript' src='https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-content\/plugins\/IPS\/blocks\/calendar\/includes\/menu.js'><\/script>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":52,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"obsolete-templates\/page-submenu.php","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-53","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/53","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=53"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/53\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/52"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.itu.int\/itu-d\/meetings\/gsr-24\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=53"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}