7 Wednesday Digital TV Migration MR03 10.30-12.00 Abu Dhabi B The transition from analogue to digital terrestrial television technology is underway throughout the world. Every region and each country is unique in terms of its current state of broadcasting, development, regulatory and legal framework, economic circumstances, geography and demography. The extent to which the complex process of digital migration has been completed varies considerably from nation to nation, yet the challenges and opportunities remain the same. Digital TV heralds the age of convergence in broadcasting, harnessing new technologies, services and markets, offering better quality and releasing prized spectrum for alternative use. But it also impacts on polices and regulation, requires extensive planning and regional harmonization, and demands initiatives ensuring consumer protection and awareness. How can sharing best practices, case studies and recent experiences reduce the complexity of the process and allow for synergies at regional and international levels? 58 ministerial roun dtables