ITU-EKIP Regional Regulatory Forum for Europe 2025

20:30-23:30

Cocktail Reception - Restaurant Bruno, hotel Avala Resort & Villas

08:30-09:30

Registration​​

​09:30-11:00

High-level Opening Segment

Opening remarks by Montenegro/ITU

Welcome Remarks and Update by Heads of National Regulatory Authorities

• Public-Private Partnerships and Submarine Cables
• Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Disaster Resilience​​​​
• Mr. Nik Gjeloshaj, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Policy and Minister of Economic Development in the Government of Montenegro
• Mr. Jaroslaw Ponder, Head of the ITU Office for Europe, Switzerland
• Mr. Milan Radulović, PhD, President of the Council, Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP), Montenegro
• Mr. Lorenc Bako, Member of the Council, AKEP, Albania
• Mrs. Tanja Andrić, Member of the Council, Communication Regulatory Authority (CRA), Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Mr. Petros Galides, Deputy of the Commissioner, Office of the Commissioner for Electronic Communications and Postal Regulation (OCECPR), Cyprus
• Mr. Péter Vári, PhD, Deputy Director-General, National Media and Infocommunication Authority (NMHH), Hungary
• Mr. Jesmond Bugeja, Director and Acting President of the Council, MCA, Malta
• Mrs. Marija Konjević, Director, EKIP, Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP), Montenegro
• Mr. Orce Simov, President of the Commission, Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC), North Macedonia
• Mr. Petar Stijović,  President of the Council, Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL), Serbia
• Mrs. Eva Kremesec, Deputy Director, Agency for Communication Networks and Services (AKOS), Slovenia
• Mr. Selamettin Ermiş, Second Chairman of the Board, Information and Communication Technologies Authority (BTK), Türkiye
• Mr. Nazim Rahimi, President of the Council, Regulatory Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (ARKEP), Kosovo*
• Mr. Prof. Ljubiša Stanković, PhD / Mr. Prof. Igor Đurović, PhD, Montenegrin Academy of Science and Art

11:00-11:30

Group Photo and Coffee Break

11:30-13:00

Session 1 – Achieving Universal and Meaningful Connectivity

This session will focus on efforts to close the digital divide and ensure that all citizens can access and benefit from connectivity. It invites all stakeholders to discuss strategies to promote universal and meaningful connectivity (UMC), including, but not limited to, infrastructure development in rural areas, affordability initiatives, digital literacy programs, and regulatory measures to promote inclusive access. Examples may include funding mechanisms, and policies designed to boost last-mile connectivity in underserved communities.

• Shaping the Future of Connectivity: Satellite, Broadband, and Universal Meaningful Connectivity - Mr. Jaroslaw Ponder, Head of the ITU Office for Europe
• Universal Service in Montenegro - New Challenges and Opportunities - Ms. Milena Ivanović, Manager for Economic Aspects of Electronic Communication Networks and Infrastructure, Agency for​ Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP), Montenegro ​Presentation
• Status of 5G Quality and Experience in Europe - Mr. Alvaro Vigil Rodriguez, Sales Director EMEA, MedUX Presentation
• From Ambition to Action - 4iG’s Digital Infrastructure Roadmap in Western Balkans - Mr. Brano Đurović, Chief Executive Officer, One Macedonia Telecommunications, 4iG, North Macedonia. Presentation​

13:00-14:00

Lunch Break

14:00-15:30

Session 2 – Shaping the Future of Digital Regulation: Adapting to Emerging Trends, Challenges and Opportunities

Drawing from the previous Global Symposium for Regulators, the session will explore how regulatory frameworks are evolving to keep pace with digital transformation. Participants are invited to share recent updates in national regulatory approaches, including new legislation, amendments, strategic reforms, challenges and good practices. This session will also provide an opportunity to exchange on the outcome of the Global Symposium for Regulators and on future regulatory needs.

• Mr. Ahmed Elraghy, Head of Regulatory and Market Environment Division, ITU 
• Mr. Petros Galides, President of the European Mediterranean Regulators Group (EMERG)
• Harnessing AI for Smarter Regulation: Navigating Opportunities, Risks, and Compliance in the Era of the AI Act - Mr. Antoine Sciberras, Chief Officer - Spectrum Management & Technology, Communications Authority, Malta Presentation​
• Building Smarter Telecommunications with Agentic AI: Operational Excellence and Digital Services - Mr. Milovan Kovačević, Ibis Solutions Presentation
• RIPE Cooperation WG: An Open Platform for Dialogue between the Technical Communities, Regulators and International Organizations - Ms. Desiree Milosevic, RIPE NCC.

15:30-16:00

Coffee Break

16:00-17:30

Session 3 - Building Resilient Infrastructures

Building resilient infrastructures is vital to protect today’s interconnected society from cyberthreats and other disruptions while ensuring continuity, adaptability, and rapid recovery. This session will present regulatory measures, policies, and practices that strengthen cybersecurity as a pillar of resilience, enabling infrastructures to withstand, respond to, and recover from evolving challenges.

• Measuring Cybersecu​rity to Build Resilience: What the Global Cybersecurity Index Tells Us about Europe - Ms. Valentina Stadnic, Programme Officer, ITU Office for Europe
• BEREC Activiti​es Related to Network Security and Resilience - Mr. Zdravko Jukić, BEREC Presentation
• Dealing with Satellite Interference - Building Resilient Infrastructures - Mr. Thomas Welter, Head of Regulatory Affairs and Orbit/Spectrum Resources, National Frequency Agency (ANFR), France Presentation
• Implementation of NIS2 in the Republic of Croatia in the Electronic Communications Sector - Ms. Jagoda Peleponjko, Senior Legal Affairs Specialist, and Ms. Vesna Gašpar, Chief Specialist for Electronic Communications Services, Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries, (HAKOM), Croatia Presentation
• Cybersecurity and Regulatory in Global Telecommunications: Building Resilient telecom Infrastructure - Mr. Zoran Korečić, Growth Officer Europe (CEE, CIS, Balkan), Bankai group Presentation

​20:30-23:30

Gala Dinner - Restaurant Vista, Budva

Departure by bus is organized at the Olympia bus stop (near the Perla restaurant), with the bus leaving at 20h. ID accreditation received upon registration is obligatory.

08:30-09:50

Special Session by ITU-EMERG-EaPeReg - Public Warning Systems in the Digital Age: The Power of Cell Broadcast

This special session will focus on public warning systems, with particular attention to Cell Broadcast as a key tool. The session also welcomes broader discussions on digital alerting mechanisms, regulatory frameworks for emergency communication, and cross-border coordination. Examples may include implementation strategies and lessons learned from real-world events, to enhance the effectiveness and reach of alerts.

• Setting the context - Ms. Valentina Stadnic, Programme Officer, ITU Office for Europe
• Mr. Petros Galides, President of the European Mediterranean Regulators Group (EMERG)
• Ms. Mzia Gogilashvili, Chief Specialist at International Relations Office, Georgian National Communications Commission (ComCom), Georgia, and EaPeReg focal point
• A proposal of support for mobile network resilience during emergency situations - Mr. Milan Radulović, PhD, President of the Council, Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP), Montenegro
• Enhancing Public Warning & Emergency Communication: Cell Broadcasting in North Macedonia - Mr. Igorce Karafilovski, State Advisor for Information Technology and Telecommunications, Crisis Management Center, North Macedonia Presentation
• Mr. Sorin Vasilica, ITU Expert
• Mr. Gregor Janin, ITU Expert
• Public Warning Systems - Cell Broadcast and Beyond - Mr. Ronen Daniel, Utimaco GmbH Presentation​​
  

​09:50-10:00

Technical Break

10:00-11:15

Session 4 - Accelerating Infrastructure Deployment and Fostering Investment

This session will highlight the role of regulation in promoting infrastructure growth and investment in the digital sector. Contributions may cover infrastructure deployment initiatives, national broadband strategies, 5G rollouts, spectrum monitoring infrastructure, network expansion and modernization, as well as investment plans and strategies.

• Setting the context - Mr. Milan Radulović, PhD, President of the Council, Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP), Montenegro
• Integrated system solution for recording radio stations in the public mobile electronic communication network - Ms. Marija Janković and Ms. Sanja Vuletić, Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL), Serbia Presentation
• From Regulation to Innovation: Lessons from Latvia’s Experience in Spectrum Monitoring - Mr. Ilmārs Lazdiņš, Chief Specialist of the Radio Monitoring Service, Electronic Communications Office, Latvia Presentation
• Spectrum management for Private Mobile Networks in Slovenia - Mr. Andrej Ciglič, Head of Radio-frequency Spectrum Management Department, Agency for Communication Networks and Services (AKOS), Slovenia Pr​esentation
• Spatial analysis as a cost modeling tool for achieving full VHCN connectivity - Mr. Stanko Taškov, Head of Electronic Communication Regulation Department, Agency for Communication Networks and Services (AKOS), Slovenia Presentation

11:15-11:45

Coffee Break

11:45-13:10

Session 5 - Empowering the Digital Citizen: Strengthening Users' Rights in a Connected World

This session centers on user protection and empowerment in increasingly digitized societies. Participants are encouraged to share actions taken to enhance consumer rights, transparency, and accountability in digital services. Topics may include regulatory approaches to personal data protection, quality of service monitoring, improved market regulation and monitoring, and initiatives to ensure fair access and responsible use of user data, including enhanced data exchange and cooperation between mobile network operators.

• Setting the context - Ms. Jelena Savić, Member of the Council, Agency for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (EKIP), Montenegro
• Benefits for end users after signing the roaming agreement - Mr. Aleksandar Kocevski, Head of the Market Analysis Sector, Agency for Electronic Communications (AEC), North Macedonia Presentation
• Increasing the prices of electronic communications services - misleading the end user, clear contractual terms and rights of end users - Ms. Jelena Stanković, Regulatory Authority for Electronic Communications and Postal Services (RATEL), Serbia Presentation 
• From Mbps to Meaning: An Open QoS Ecosystem for Accountability and Empowerment - Mr. Jozef Svrcek, Managing Director, Specure, Austria Presentation
• Transparency of information in the provision of public communication services – Mr. Petar Klarić, Expert on Consumer Rights, Croatian Regulatory Authority for Network Industries (HAKOM), Croatia Presentation​

13:00-13:15

Closing Ceremony​​

15:00-21:00

Excursion - cruise in the Bay of Kotor

Departure from Budva by bus is organized at the Olympia bus stop (near the Perla restaurant), with the bus leaving at 14h. ID accreditation received upon registration is obligatory.