ITU-BDT Regional Seminar on IMT-2000 for the Arab Region, Doha, Qatar, 29 Sept

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ITU-BDT Regional Seminar
on IMT-2000 for the Arab Region

Doha (Qatar)
29 September - 1 October 2003

Organised in cooperation with the Telecommunications Bureau of The Cooperation
Council for the Arab States of the Gulf (GCC) and kindly hosted
by Q-TEL (Qatar Telecommunications Corporation)

"Wireless communications and Internet are merging in IMT-2000 to provide advanced mobile multimedia services. In this context, ITU is playing a pre-eminent role in defining frameworks and system concepts for bridging the digital divide. This seminar will address the various aspects of the Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) including IMT-2000 as an optimum wireless communication infrastructure for the information society, with particular emphasis on global solutions adequate to the requirements of developing countries. "

H. Touré, Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau

Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3

Day 1 (29 September 2003)

Registration: 8:30 – 9:45 hours

09:45 – 10:30 hours

Session 1.1: Opening

Chairman: Sh. Abdulla Bin Mohammed Bin Saud Al-Thani, Chairman Qtel Board of Directors

Vice-Chairman: John Visser, Chairman, ITU-T SSG

Vice-Chairman: Riccardo Passerini, ITU-BDT

1.1.1 Welcome address (Authority of the hosting Administration)

1.1.2 Keynote speech (GCC Telecommunications Bureau)

1.1.3 Opening speech, objective of the Seminar (ITU)
Presentation

1.1.4 Selection of Sessions Moderators

Coffee break: 10:30 – 11:00 hours

11:00 – 12:30 hours

Session 1.2: ITU and IMT-2000 Overview
Moderator: Ahmed NUR (Somalia)

1.2.1 ITU-D: IMT-2000 Activities in Support of Developing Countries - Riccardo Passerini (ITU-BDT)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

1.2.2 ITU-R: IMT-2000 Radio Technology and Spectrum Matters - Colin Langtry (ITU-R)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

1.2.3 ITU-T: IMT-2000 Core Network Activities - John Visser (ITU-T)
Abstract - Presentation

Lunch Break: 12:30 - 14:00 hours

14:00 - 15:30 hours

Session 1.3: IMT-2000 Family Members
Moderator: Mohamed GHEYATH (UAE)

1.3.1 The road to next generation wireless - Ewa Gawora/Tom Wasilewski (CDG)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

1.3.2 UMTS Forum Activities - Jean-Pierre Bienaimé (Chairman, UMTS Forum)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

1.3.3 Technology Options for evolution from existing mobile systems to IMT-2000 - Bosco Fernandes (UMTS Forum)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

Coffee break: 15:30 – 16:00 hours

16:00 - 16:45 hours

Session 1.4: Standardization of IMT-2000 Family Members outside ITU
Moderator: Khaled RIFAI (Lucent Technologies)

1.4.1 CDMA2000 Family Member standardization by 3GPP2 - Hideo Okinaka (KDDI) (No Speaker, the presentation will be included in the Seminar Proceedings)
Presentation

1.4.2 UMTS Family Member standardization by 3GPP - Paul Reid (ETSI MCC)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

16:45 - 18:45 hours

Session 1.5: Evolution and Migration to IMT-2000 and Systems Beyond
Moderator: Abdullah DAFTARDAR (Saudi Arabia)

1.5.1 Seamless Migration from 2G to 3G - Alireza Heidarian (Ericsson)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

1.5.2 Economic Considerations in Evolution to IMT-2000 - Bosco Fernandes (Siemens AG – ICM):

a) Business Considerations for evolution / migration to IMT-2000
Abstract - Presentation

b) The benefits of a powerful service platform across Multiple Networks
Abstract - Presentation

Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3
Day 2 (30 September2003)

8:30 – 10:30 hours

Session 2.1: Evolution and Migration to IMT-2000 and Systems Beyond
Moderator: Radhi HEBAISHI (Bahrain)

2.1.1 Pragmatic approach to Fixed/Mobile Convergence - Krishna Sirohi (CDOT)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

2.1.2 Mobile Network Evolution to NGN - John Visser (Nortel Networks)
Abstract - Presentation

2.1.3 Evolution and Migration to IMT-2000 using TD-SCDMA IMT-2000 radio technology - Wanlin LI (TD-SCDMA Forum)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

Coffee break: 10:30 – 11:00 hours

11:00 – 12:30 hours

Session 2.2a: IMT-2000 Regulatory and Operational Aspects
Moderator: Hashem MUSTAFAWI (Qatar)

2.2.1 Spectrum Issues for IMT-2000 – Wassim Chourbaji (Orange)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

2.2.2 IMT-2000 Spectrum and other Regulatory Considerations – Samantha Craig (QUALCOMM)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

Lunch Break: 12:30 - 14:00 hours

14:00 – 15:30 hours

Session 2.2b: IMT-2000 Regulatory and Operational Aspects
Moderator: Nashaa AL-KHARUSI (Oman)

2.2.3 IMT-2000 Licensing: Principles and Methods - Riccardo Passerini (ITU-BDT)
Abstract - Presentation - Annex 1 - Annex 2

2.2.4 Licensing IMT-2000: Objectives and Reality - Sofie Maddens (Portugal)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

Coffee break: 15:30 - 16:00 hours

16:00 – 17:00 hours

Session 2.3: Implementation
Moderator: Mohamed JALLOULI (Tunisia)

2.3.1 Mobile GSM/UMTS Networks: a Universal Communications and Services Solution - Roland Theis (Alcatel)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

2.3.2 Technology Options and Economic Consequences of Migrating Existing Systems - Tom Wasilewski
Abstract - Presentation

17:00 – 18:30 hours

Session 2.4: Evolution to IMT-2000
Moderator: Ibrahim EL-KADI (Saudi Arabia)

2.4.1 Radio Network Planning Aspects for Evolution from 2G to IMT-2000 - Roland Goetz (LS Telcom)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

2.4.2 Technology Options for evolution from existing mobile systems to IMT-2000 - Khaled Rifai (Lucent Technologies)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

2.4.3 Investigation of high resolution "DOA" estimation allogarithm for optimal performance for smart antenna system - Ebrahim Al Ardhi (United Arab Emirates)
Presentation

Day 1 - Day 2 - Day 3
Day 3 (1 October 2003)

8:30 – 10:00 hours

Session 3.1: Mobile Network Experience in the Arab Region
Moderator: Heyam ALMASKATI (Bahrain)

3.1.1 Qtel plan of migration to 3G - Ross Cormack/A-Aziz Ibrahim Fakhroo (Qtel)
Abstract - Presentation

3.1.2 3G Mobile Services in the Arab Markets - Regional Issues and Challenges - Prof. Ibrahim A. Kadi, Professor of Communication (College of Engineering, King Saudi University)
Abstract - Short Bio - Presentation

3.1.3 Mobile Network Experience in UAE - Hatem Bametref (United Arab Emirates)
Presentation

Coffee break: 10:00 - 10:30 hours

10:30 – 12:30 hours

Session 3.2: Seminar Feedback and Conclusions
Moderator: J. Visser

3.2.1 Participant’s feedback per country (HoD of each participating country)

3.2.2 Overall conclusions and closing remarks (John Visser)
Abstract - Presentation

Lunch