10th Asia Pacific Spectrum Management Conference

Event Overview

The 10th Asia-Pacific Spectrum Management Conference will take place on 23 – 24 April 2024 at the Pullman Thamrin CBD in Jakarta, Indonesia, and will be hosted by Telkom University and the Ministry of Communications and Informatics.

Registration is now available – you can register your place here.

Across 2 days attendees will have the opportunity to be involved in discussions on the key spectrum topics for the APAC region and beyond, through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, an exhibition area and much more.

This event is part of The Global Spectrum Series. The world’s largest collection of regional spectrum policy conferences. Click on the images on the right to find out more about the series and to view the photos from last year.

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    Highlights from the event in Bangkok in April 2023
  • Global Spectrum Series

    This event takes place as part of the Global Spectrum Series - the world’s largest collection of regional spectrum policy conferences.

Key Themes

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  • WRC-23

    Recap and outcomes
  • Building 6G spectrum roadmaps

  • Progress in rollout of 5G and 5G Advanced

  • Future of 6GHz

    and other key mid-band frequencies
  • Spectrum Valuation and Licensing

  • Tackling the digital divide

    New technology and policy thinking
  • What future for mmWave and terahertz frequencies?

  • A forward looking spectrum framework for NTNs and satellites

Event Background

Launched in 2013, and now in its tenth year, The Asia-Pacific Spectrum Management Conference has previously taken place in Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur, as well as fully virtual editions in 2020 & 2021 and a hybrid edition in 2022.

Over 200 delegates joined 2 days of discussions in Bangkok and Online, in April 2023. Find more information and catch up on the sessions at the links below.

Organisers

Organised by

FG for elementor

Supported by

APT

Platinum Partners

Access Partnership
Amazon
Coleago
Ericsson
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GSMA new logo to use
GSOA
Intelsat
HPE
Huawei
Meta
Nokia
Qualcomm
Viasat
Ericsson
Huawei
Nokia
Coleago
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GSOA
HPE
Intelsat
Omnispace
Analysys-Mason

Gold Partners

DSA

Silver Partners

Shure

Exhibitors

Ls telcom
Seton Technology Co.

Product Partners

Axiata

Audio Partners

Sennheiser

Knowledge Partners

Aetha
NERA

Gold Partners

Cullen
ZTE

Confirmed Speakers Include

Dr Ismail

Dr. Ir. Ismail MT

DG, Resources Management & Equipment of Posts & Informatics
Ministry of Communication & Informatics, Indonesia

Prof. Dr. Adiwijaya 240

Prof. Dr. Adiwijaya

Rector
Telkom University

Masanori Kondo

Masanori Kondo

Secretary General
APT

KJ Wee

Kyu-Jin Wee

Chairman, APG-23
APT

Aamir Riaz

Aamir Riaz

Programme Officer
ITU

Kim Phirun

Phirun Kim

Official of Radio Frequency Regulation Bureau
Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC)

Saneh Saiwong

Saneh Saiwong

Principal Engineering Expert
NBTC, Thailand

Mudassar Naveed

Mudassar Naveed

Director General, Strategy & Development
PTA

Nihal Ratnapala

Nihal Rathnapala

Deputy Director General, Policy and Planning
Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka

Moniruzzaman Jewel

Mohammad Moniruzzaman Jewel

Director General, Spectrum
BTRC

Magnus Ewerbring

Magnus Ewerbring

CTO, APAC
Ericsson

Martha Suarez

Martha Suarez

President
DSA

Yishen Chan

Yi Shen Chan

Director, Spectrum, APAC
GSMA

Peng Zhao

Peng Zhao

VP Policy & Regulatory
GSOA

Stefan Zehle

Stefan Zehle

CEO & Chairman
Coleago Consulting

Ismail Shah

Ismail Shah

Head of Connectivity Policy APAC
Meta

Cristian Gomez

Cristian Gomez

Senior Director - Government & Regulatory Affairs, Asia Pacific
Viasat

Xin Tang

Xin Tang

Manager, APAC Wireless Policy
Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Dr Ismail

Dr. Ir. Ismail MT

Director General of Resources Management and Equipment of Posts and Informatics
Ministry of Communication and Informatics, Indonesia

Masanori Kondo

Masanori Kondo

Secretary General
APT

KJ Wee

Kyu-Jin Wee

Chairman
APT preparatory group for WRC-23 (APG)

You can view the agenda in your preferred time zone by selecting it from the list below.

Speakers with * are to be confirmed

Day 1
2024-04-23
Day 2
2024-04-24
09:00 - 09:40
Session 1: Opening Ceremony and Keynote Presentations
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Dr. Ir. Ismail MT
Director General of Resources Management and Equipment of Posts and Informatics, Ministry of Communication and Informatics, Indonesia
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Prof. Dr. Adiwijaya
Rector, Telkom University
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Masanori Kondo
Secretary General, Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT)
09:40 - 11:40
Session 2i: WRC-23 – Debrief, outcomes and next steps towards WRC-27

The dust has now settled following four intense weeks of discussions at WRC-23 in Dubai. Decisions have been taken on key agenda items, and stakeholders across the Asia Pacific region and globally are now starting to consider what this means for them, and what are the next steps. As regulators across Asia and globally face up to the challenge of delivering sufficient spectrum to both satisfy the growing demand for mobile broadband services and meet future requirements for the growth of satellite, WiFi, broadcast and other key services, these WRC-23 outcomes will play a big part in shaping the future connectivity landscape both in the region and globally. This session will look in detail at the questions and answers that have come out of Dubai and what these mean for APAC countries, connectivity providers and citizens, and their immediate and long-term connectivity objectives. With the first preparatory meeting for WRC-27 taking place in the week immediately following the conclusion of the WRC-23 discussions, it will also look at the issues that are set to dominate discussions over the next four years both in Region 3 and internationally, and what this may mean for the development of the spectrum landscape across the Asia region.
 

  • What decisions were taken on the key agenda items at WRC-23, both for Region 3 and elsewhere?
  • What implications do these decisions have for the allocation of bandwidth to various industry sectors and technologies? In which areas have decisions brought clarity, and where do uncertainties persist?
  • What were the key goals of the APAC region going into WRC-23, and to what extent have these objectives been met?
  • Given that there were relatively few agenda items in this cycle that directly focussed on Region 3, focus from the region was also on key agenda items in other regions. What outcomes and decisions were taken there and how could this impact the future spectrum landscape in APAC countries?
  • What lessons can be gleaned from the conference to inform and improve participation in the following preparatory meetings and future WRCs?
  • What usage is currently seen both across the APAC region and elsewhere in each of the 3 bands that have been identified for study for IMT use (4400 – 4800 MHz; 7125 – 8500 MHz and 14.8 – 15.35 GHz)? What are the key technical and regulatory challenges that would need to be overcome in order to introduce IMT services in each of these bands? To what extent can each deliver the connectivity that will be required to rollout 6G networks and meet its future requirements?
  • How could the agenda items that have been put forward to study the rules that govern satellite access to spectrum potentially affect how direct-to-device connectivity, GSO, ESIMS and other services are delivered? Do these go far enough and to what extent can they help to deliver the flexibility that will be required to meet the future connectivity requirements of the evolving satellite sector?
Session 2i: WRC-23 – Debrief, outcomes and next steps towards WRC-27 image
Moderator: Bharat Bhatia
President, ITU-APT Foundation of India (IAFI) and Vice Chairman, World Wireless Research Forum (WWRF)
Keynote Presentation
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Kyu-Jin Wee
Chairman, APT Preparatory Group for WRC-23
Panel Discussion
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Kyu-Jin Wee
Chairman, APT Preparatory Group for WRC-23
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Guillaume Mascot
Senior Manager, Global Regulatory Policy, Shure
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Yi Shen Chan
Director, Spectrum, APAC, GSMA
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Peng Zhao
Vice-President, Policy & Regulatory, GSOA
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Martha Suarez
President, Dynamic Spectrum Alliance
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Representative, Nokia
11:10 - 11:40
Session 2ii: Looking ahead to WRC-27 – the view from ITU
Session 2ii: Looking ahead to WRC-27 – the view from ITU image
Moderator: Khoirul Anwar
Assoc. Professor, The University Center of Excellence for Advanced Intelligent Communications (AICOMS), Telkom University
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Aamir Riaz
Programme officer, ITU
11:40 - 12:05
Break
12:05 - 13:15
Session 3: What next for the 6GHz band: To what extent do we have a platform for a future coordinated approach?

WRC-23 was hoped to be an opportunity to bring some clarity and coordination on the future use of the 6GHz band, but differences in approaches to the band both at a regional and national level still very much remain. Although only the top 100MHz of spectrum within the 6GHz band was technically up for discussion in the APAC region at WRC-23, a footnote was introduced which identified the entire 6425 – 7025 MHz band for IMT, whilst also recognising the use of the band by WAS/RLANs. This was signed up to by 3 countries in the region (Cambodia, Laos and the Maldives). This session will both take stock of the outcomes of WRC-23 and also look at other trends that are being seen in the APAC region and globally, and discuss what this might mean for the short and long-term future use of the 6GHz band. Whilst there is still undoubtedly a large amount of uncertainty around the future of the band, it will explore the extent to which we may have a platform from which a degree of coordination may emerge, and if so then what this might be.

  • What trends across the region and globally are being seen regarding the future use of the 6GHz band? What differences and similarities are being seen in approaches that are emerging?
  • Following the WRC-23 decision to allocate the 7025–7125 MHz band for IMT both in the APAC region and globally, what are now the next steps? How quickly can it be expected that spectrum in this range becomes available and what impact can this have on the implementation of 5G services in APAC countries?
  • What were the circumstances that led to the inclusion of the footnotes in the WRC-23 outcomes, and what can now be expected to be the next steps?
  • Whilst the ship seems to have sailed on achieving a globally harmonised approach to the 6GHz band, are we starting to see a platform that could see a coordinated APAC regional approach to the band in the future? What could this look like and what would the path towards this be?
  • If ultimately different approaches are seen across different countries, how can interference in border areas be guarded against?
  • Could the option of a hybrid approach in the upper 6GHz band (similar to what is being proposed in Europe) be a possibility in Asia to provide a ‘win-win’ approach? If so, then how could the integration of both WiFi and IMT services into the band potentially be facilitated?
  • What are the technical and regulatory challenges to coexistence between IMT and incumbent services in the 6GHz band and how could they be overcome?
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Moderator: Forhadul Parvez
Programme Officer, APT
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Phirun Kim
Official of Radio Frequency Regulation Bureau, Telecommunication Regulator of Cambodia (TRC)
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Jaweoo Lim
Deputy Director, National Radio Research Agency, Korea
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Ismail Shah
Head of Connectivity and Access Policy, APAC, Meta
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Representative, Mobile
13:15 - 14:10
Lunch
14:10 - 15:20
Session 4: The emerging mid-band ecosystem below 6GHz – unlocking the potential of these key frequencies

Mid-band spectrum continues to play a pivotal role in current and future connectivity plans for a broad range of different technologies. Following the previous session which focussed specifically on the 6GHz band, this session will look at the ecosystem that is emerging in APAC countries in the bands immediately below this. Across the region, spectrum has been awarded for 4G and 5G in several bands including 2.1GHz, 2.3GHz, 2.6GHz and 3.5GHz; with awards in a number of other bands including 4.6GHz and 4.9GHz under consideration for the future. This session will look at the progress made in rolling out services in these bands and the work that is being done to balance the need of spectrum for IMT services with the needs of the other key users of the spectrum. It will discuss the technical, policy and regulatory challenges and explore the best way forward to ensure that maximum value is obtained from these vital mid-band frequencies in order to deliver the best possible outcome for consumers and businesses across the region.
 

  • What proportion of mid-band spectrum has been allocated to different users and technologies across the Asia Pacific region?
  • How much of the spectrum that has been allocated has actually been awarded, is accessible and is being used?
  • In the cases that spectrum has been allocated but not yet awarded, what obstacles are impeding the process, and what measures can be taken to expedite deployment and overcome these hurdles?
  • To what extent do key users like IMT, satellite, WiFi, and others have adequate access to sufficient mid-band spectrum to meet their present and future requirements?
  • To what degree is the potential of key mid-bands being maximised, and are there still ways that they can be utilised more efficiently and effectively? Have we found the best use for the mid-band spectrum?
  • Can harmonisation be achieved at a regional and global level across mid-band spectrum?
  • What are the predominant technical challenges associated with deploying services in mid-band spectrum, and what innovative solutions are being explored to address them? How crucial is the definition of guard bands in achieving interference free mid-band frequencies?
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Moderator: Scott Minehane
Managing Director, Windsor Place Consulting
Session 4: The emerging mid-band ecosystem below 6GHz – unlocking the potential of these key frequencies image
Saneh Saiwong
Principal Engineering Expert, NBTC
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Mudassar Naveed
DG (Strategy & Development), Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA)
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Xianhua DING
State Radio Spectrum Management Center, MIIT, China
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Representative, GSA
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Representative, Satellite
15:20 - 15:45
Break
15:45 - 16:05
Thinking Point: Wireless Backhaul as future proof enabler of 5G and 5G-Advanced deployment
Thinking Point: Wireless Backhaul as future proof enabler of 5G and 5G-Advanced deployment image
Renato Lombardi
Chairman of the ETSI Industry Study Group mWT, ETSI
16:05 - 17:15
Session 5: Unleashing the full potential of 5G in the APAC region: overcoming challenges and seizing the opportunities

The Asia Pacific region embraced 5G early on and despite challenges such as the impact of COVID-19, and global economic and geopolitical concerns, the momentum behind 5G deployment in the region remains steadfast – 11 countries in the region have now successfully launched commercial 5G services, and it is estimated that 5G subscribers are expected to exceed 2 billion by the end of 2026. In the context of this progress, but also considering those countries which are still planning for the rollout of 5G networks, this session will look at the current state of play across the region, and at the progress that is being seen. It will discuss the extent to which a coordinated ecosystem is emerging both in terms of bands used and approaches taken, as well as explore the remaining challenges that need to be addressed by the region as a whole to ensure the full benefits of 5G is achieved.
 

  • Where are we with 5G rollout across the region? What were the initial targets and objectives, and are we on track to deliver these?What key use cases are emerging and what is being seen as the leading drivers for 5G? How can stakeholders work together to develop and accelerate its deployment?
  • What are the different approaches that developed and developing countries from APAC are using to promote 5G deployment? What lessons can be learnt from the experiences of early 5G adopters?
  • How can lessons from rollouts of previous ‘G’ technologies around the globe contribute to shaping current deployment strategies?
  • How are regulators in the region freeing up spectrum for 5G? What are the challenges faced by them and operators? Will the WRC-23 results help?
  • For those countries who led the way in 5G rollout in the region, what progress is being seen towards taking the next steps towards 5G standalone? Is it fair to say that this progress towards standalone has been slower than expected and if so, what barriers have led to this and how can they be overcome?
  • What progress has been seen in the rollout of 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) and what plans are expected in the near future?
  • To what extent are mmWave frequencies forming a part of the 5G ecosystems in the region, and how can this be expected to develop in future years? Will it play an integral part or are they more likely to be confined to special use cases or serve as frequencies for backhaul systems?
  • What further progress is it hoped will be seen in the next 12 months and beyond, both for those countries looking to launch initial 5G services and those looking to take the next step towards 5G standalone?
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Moderator: Jonathan Wall
Principal, Aetha Consulting
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Nihal Rathnapala
Deputy Director General, Policy and Planning, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka
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Jaweoo Lim
Deputy Director, National Radio Research Agency, Korea
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Yi Shen Chan
Director, Spectrum, APAC, GSMA
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Konesh Kochhal
Director, Industry Ecosystem Engagements, Huawei
09:00 - 10:20
Session 6: Country Case Study Session– a showcase of future spectrum roadmaps and award plans
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Moderator: Hans Ihle
Associate Director, NERA Economic Consulting
Thinking Point: From 5G to 6G – technology evolution and spectrum needs in APAC
Thinking Point: From 5G to 6G – technology evolution and spectrum needs in APAC image
Magnus Ewerbring
CTO, APAC, Ericsson
Country Case Study: Recent Awards and Future Spectrum Roadmap in Vietnam
Country Case Study: Recent Awards and Future Spectrum Roadmap in Vietnam image
Representative, ARFM, Vietnam*
Country Case Study: Spectrum Pricing Methodology and Mechanisms in Indonesia
Country Case Study: Spectrum Pricing Methodology and Mechanisms in Indonesia image
Denny Setiawan
Director of Spectrum Policy and Planning, Ministry of Communications and Informatics (MCI), Indonesia
Country Case Study: Spectrum Management Status and Development In the Pacific Island of Tonga
Country Case Study: Spectrum Management Status and Development In the Pacific Island of Tonga image
Stan Ahio
Chief Engineer, Ministry of MEIDECC, Government of Tonga
10:20 - 10:55
Session 7: Spectrum Masterclass – Best practice in spectrum pricing, licensing, and renewals

Telecommunications regulators are always trying to find more efficient ways to bring spectrum to market whilst designing fair and competitive award processes for both spectrum acquisitions and license renewals. There is wide variety across the region in approaches that are being seen. This session will provide the opportunity to hear from experts on some of the latest thinking and best practice when it comes to spectrum licencing, pricing and renewals. Speakers will discuss the options that are available to regulators in setting spectrum prices and designing award mechanisms and renewal processes to achieve a successful outcome.
 

  • What recent spectrum awards have been seen across the region? What approaches were used, and what results were seen?
  • What best practices have been observed in licensing and awards throughout the region, and how can regulators ensure that their selection of award method balances both economic and social value?
  • What different approaches are being seen when setting prices for the acquisition or access to spectrum?
  • Are traditional methods of assigning spectrum, such as through an auction, effective in ensuring that the spectrum is awarded efficiently? To what extent can hybrid assignment methods or adding social or coverage obligations help guarantee that spectrum licensees also contribute to the reduction of the digital gap?
  • When designing the process and establishing fair pricing for the renewal of spectrum licenses, what factors should be considered, and what are the primary concerns related to renewal fees?
  • How are regulators implementing mechanisms to encourage the optimal utilisation of spectrum, and what are the consequences of applying and enforcing regulations aimed at ensuring efficient spectrum use?
  • What factors have led to some of the examples that have been seen in the region of spectrum remaining unsold in award processes? How can regulators look to avoid these going forward?
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Moderator: Hans Ihle
Associate Director, NERA Economic Consulting
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Stefan Zehle
CEO, Coleago Consulting
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Yi Shen Chan
Director, Spectrum, APAC, GSMA
10:55 - 11:20
Break
11:20 - 12:30
Session 8: Exploring new ways for universal connectivity: strategies, technologies and coordination to bridge the digital gap

Tackling the digital divide in the APAC region remains a priority issue across all countries. Whilst progress on connectivity efforts continues, there has been a noticeable slowdown in connecting new areas, particularly as attention shifts towards those communities in some of the most economically and technically challenging areas. In order to continue to expand coverage and deliver the benefits of connectivity to all citizens, embracing new technologies and innovative policy actions as well as ensuring a joint effort of all stakeholders is critical. In addition to the coverage gap that is seen, there also remains a significant usage gap – 47% of users who can access services remain disconnected, mainly due to barriers such as device affordability and lack of digital skills. This session will look at some of the different approaches that are being used across the region to tackle the problem, and where the greatest success is being seen. It will explore how policymakers and industry are coming together to utilise innovative technologies and strategies to tackle both connectivity and usage gaps, both in developed and developing countries of the region.
 

  • What specific challenges are faced when looking to connect some of the most remote areas in the Asia Pacific region? How are new technologies and strategies being harnessed to deliver this?
  • What impact have Universal Service Funds had on helping to tackle the problem and how successful have these been? What other public initiatives and funding assistance have been provided and which approaches have seen the greatest success?
  • What progress is being seen in the digital switchover in the region, and in making the 700MHz and other UHF frequencies available for IMT? How crucial is this process in helping to tackle the challenges that are being seen in connecting rural areas and what measures can be taken to accelerate the progress that is being seen?
  • In what ways can governments and industries collaborate to reduce data and device costs, and mitigate affordability as a significant barrier to usage? What initiatives are being seen at a national level to increase public connectivity?
  • What strategies have been employed both in the APAC region and elsewhere to introduce social and coverage obligations or direct licencing into spectrum awards and auction mechanisms, and what impact can these have in reducing the digital divide?
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Forhadul Parvez
Programme Officer, APT
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Mohammad Moniruzzaman Jewel
Director General, Spectrum, Bangladesh Telecommunication Regulatory Commission (BTRC)
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Alvin I. Aslam
Head of Regulatory and Government Relations, XL Axiata
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Representative, NTC, Philippines*
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Representative, Satellite
12:30 - 13:20
Session 9: Bridging the sky and earth: new technologies and regulatory reform for hybrid networks and global coverage

The global space and satellite sector is evolving massively with a large number of innovative new technologies, services and business models emerging. One area that is seeing significant interest is in direct-to-device connectivity and the introduction of hybrid networks seeing non-terrestrial connectivity supplementing existing mobile services. This offers huge potential to tackle the digital divide, especially in regions with extensive remote areas like Asia Pacific, but also poses several regulatory and technical challenges in terms of how these services can be delivered. This session will explore the different approaches that are being considered to meet the connectivity needs of these networks and the challenges related to providing the required spectrum in a way which protects against interference. It will focus on the potential that both direct-to-device and HIBS offer in supplementing terrestrial connectivity, and the work that is now being done on studying the best spectrum bands and methods of assignment to maximise the potential of these hybrid networks.
 

  • What business models and different use cases are emerging for direct-to-device connectivity? Where does its long term future lie?
  • What is the likely demand for spectrum to provide direct-to-device services based on hybrid approaches (terrestrial and non-terrestrial), not only in the APAC region but globally? Is there availability of suitable equipment and how best to configure the spectrum for intended use cases?
  • What are the possible approaches to award spectrum for D2D connectivity and which bands are being considered?
  • What are the technical and regulatory challenges for direct-to-device and other hybrid network architectures of using either terrestrial operators’ existing spectrum or spectrum that has been specifically allocated to non-terrestrial service providers?
  • What work is set to be taking place in the build up to WRC-27 in order to study the different approaches to deliver the required connectivity?
  • Are we moving towards technology/network-neutral spectrum licences in the medium/long term?
  • What are the key parameters (i.e. licence conditions, power limits, unwanted emission limits) regulators should take into account for the deployment of hybrid networks? Is coordination of spectrum bands possible at a regional level? And globally?
  • Would the latest WRC-23 decision on allocating specific spectrum bands (one low-band and two mid-bands) to HIBS promote the provision of these convergent services? Now that there is a global framework, which approach will allow national regulators to efficiently licence and coordinate spectrum use?
  • What technical measures could promote sharing between HIBS and existing services at national level (i.e. definition of PFD limits) ensuring, at the same time, the necessary protection to prevent potential interference?
  • What long-term potential do hybrid networks have in helping to provide a solution to tackle the digital divide? With many of the unconnected areas across Asia also amongst the poorest in the region, how can the issue of cost also be addressed to ensure that connectivity and handsets are provided at a price point that makes them accessible for individuals and communities?
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Peter Lovelock
Chief Innovation & Delivery Officer, Access Partnership
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Representative, ARFM, Vietnam*
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Representative, Intelsat
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Representative, Lynk*
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Representative, Mobile
13:20 - 14:20
Lunch
14:20 - 15:30
Session 10: Managing Co-existence of different GSO and NGSO systems – technical and regulatory challenges and solutions

Managing the coexistence of GSO and NGSO satellite systems and of multiple different NGSO systems is a challenging task in the crowded spectrum landscape. Ensuring uninterrupted connectivity requires tackling both fixed GSO beams and dynamic NGSO movement, all while avoiding interference and congestion. This session will look at the current regulatory framework and licencing rules that govern access to spectrum for satellites and the extent to which it may need to be revisited to cope with the demands of a fast evolving sector. It will explore different technology and policy solutions that could be a part of a future connectivity framework, and at what needs to be done to ensure the harmonious co-existence of GSO and NGSO systems, and of multiple different NGSO systems allowing all emerging and existing technologies to thrive.
 

  • What current rules and limits are in place to ensure protection against interference between GSO and NGSO satellites and between multiple NGSO satellites? Are these fit for purpose?
  • What are the key parameters for the definition of power limits regulators?
  • What licensing models and rules could ensure the protection of spectrum rights for both incumbent users and new market entrants, promote long-term sustainability, ensure equitable access, and facilitate rational and compatible utilisation of orbital and spectrum resources?
  • Is a fair coexistence of different mixes of GSO and NGSO satellites in the same band a possibility? How can the regulatory framework for NGSO satellite systems be enhanced to guarantee the protection of other NGSO networks and of GSO networks?
  • How are technological developments and evolving business models changing the relationship among different orbit satellite service providers? Are the “multi-orbit” business models going to require a different or more flexible regulatory framework?
  • Provided the escalating growth in mobility and the consequently increasing demand for Earth Station in Motion (ESIM) services, how can the regulatory framework for these services be effectively structured to address the diverse aspects such as spectrum allocation, licensing, and technical standards to promote responsible and interference-free ESIM operations?
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Meiditomo Sutiyarjoko
Consultant,Ministry of Communications and Informatics (MCI), Indonesia
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Cristian Gomez
Senior Director - Government & Regulatory Affairs, Asia Pacific, Viasat
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Chris Hofer
International Team Lead for Project Kuiper, Amazon
15:30 - 16:40
Session 11: Innovative spectrum sharing strategies in the future connectivity ecosystem

As the demands of our hyper-connected world outpace the availability of traditional spectrum, there is a need to explore innovative solutions to ensure that all users have access to the wireless bandwidth that they need. One tool that is available to regulators in order to improve the efficiency and get the most out of the bands is spectrum sharing. This session will explore the different models for sharing that are being used today, and with 6G and other future connectivity technologies on the horizon, look at how these are likely to evolve in the future and at how increased sharing could play a part in an evolving connectivity environment. It will explore different sharing models and techniques, including dynamic access, cognitive radio technologies, licensed shared access models and unlicensed models like Citizens Broadband Radio Service (CBRS) in the US. It will discuss the role of regulators and governments in encouraging innovation and ensuring fair and efficient spectrum use, and overall, it will look at what needs to be done to ensure the delivery of flexible regulatory frameworks and policies that can facilitate innovation and responsible spectrum sharing without stifling competition.
 

  • To what extent can spectrum sharing contribute to addressing the growing demand for bandwidth, especially in the context of evolving technologies and increasing connectivity needs as we move towards 6G?
  • What innovative licensing models and approaches are being considered to ensure the delivery of the required connectivity for 6G? How can sharing help regulators navigate the intricate task of balancing spectrum allocation between different users?
  • What needs to be done to deliver a flexible framework that encourages and enables spectrum sharing mechanisms that deliver a ‘win-win’ solution for all users? What changes may be needed to current regulations?
  • Are new spectrum valuation and licencing models needed when operators are going to share the spectrum? What are key factors that spectrum authorities need to take into account?
  • How successful have dynamic spectrum sharing (DSS), cognitive radio, and innovative models such as that seen in the CBRS band in the US been in enabling the sharing of underutilised spectrum while protecting incumbent users? What potential could approaches such as these offer for APAC countries and are there already examples at a regional level of the implementation of these mechanisms?
  • How can we incentivize licensed spectrum holders to collaborate and share underutilised resources?
  • What regulatory frameworks and policies can facilitate innovation and responsible spectrum sharing without stifling competition?
  • What role can international coordination play in developing standardised approaches to spectrum sharing by different technologies, ensuring interoperability and harmonisation across borders? Will collaboration between regulatory bodies and industry stakeholders help foster a common understanding and establish consistent spectrum policies?
  • What mechanisms should regulatory authorities use to monitor and enforce compliance with spectrum sharing agreements to maintain a level playing field among coexisting networks?
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Khoirul Anwar
Assoc. Professor, The University Center of Excellence for Advanced Intelligent Communications (AICOMS), Telkom University
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Xin Tang
Manager, APAC Wireless Policy, Hewlett Packard Enterprise
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Vaughan John
Spectrum Policy and Standards Manager, Sennheiser
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Scott Minehane
Managing Director, Windsor Place Consulting
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Event Information

Pullman Jakarta Thamrin CBD
Jalan M.H. Thamrin Kav. 59
10350 Jakarta Pusat
Indonesia

The event hosts, MCI and Telkom University, have kindly put together a document with further logistical information that you may find useful when planning your trip to Jakarta, specifically with regard to visa information:

Please also find the Invitation Letter to attend the conference, signed by the Ministry of Communications and Informatics (MCI) Indonesia, Telkom University and Forum Global here:

Forum Global are pleased to be running a fellowship scheme for this event, aiming to support travel & accommodation costs for administrations within the APAC Region looking to attend the event in Jakarta, subject to the availability of funds. If you would be interesting in applying for this support to attend the conference, please complete the form by clicking the below button by 31 March 2024.

Frequently Asked Questions

This year’s conference will be taking place in Jakarta, Indonesia in the Pullman Thamrin CBD. Registration is now open, you can register for the conference here.
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If you would like to enquire about our fellowship scheme for the event please contact spectrumasia@forum-global.com.

You can find more information on the Global Spectrum Series here.

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For more information on any aspect of this event, please contact Kate Lymer using any of the following details:

Kate Lymer, Senior Event Manager, Forum Global

spectrumasia@forum-global.com

Tel: +44 (0) 2920 783 072

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During Last year's Session 1: WRC-23 – what should be the overall objectives for the APAC region and how can these be achieved?

WRC-23 is now less than a year away. The weeks leading up to this conference provided 2 opportunities to catch up on the most recent developments at a regional and global level respectively, through an APT Preparatory Group for WRC-23 (APG-23) meeting held in Korea; and the wider conference preparatory meeting (CPM23-2) in Geneva. This session will take stock on the positions that are emerging both here and elsewhere, and with one final APG-23 meeting now remaining (scheduled for Brisbane in August), at the challenges that still remain to be overcome. It will discuss what the region should be aiming for in terms of its key aims and objectives from WRC-23, and discuss the best way forward in order to ensure a successful conference that meets the growing connectivity needs of all key technologies.

  • What were the key outcomes and conclusions from the APG-23 meeting in Korea, and what challenges still remain to be overcome as we head towards the final preparatory meeting in August?
  • What global positions emerged at the recent CPM-23, and to what extent is agreement being seen on the best way forward for specific agenda items?
  • What aspirations should Asia have for WRC-23? What should be the key aims and objectives and what needs to be achieved in order to consider the conference a success for the region?
  • How can stakeholders in the region work together to ensure a co-ordinated approach that delivers the best prospects for the realisation of these objectives?
  • Given that some of the major agenda items are more focused on other regions than on Asia directly, how can the region ensure that its voice is heard and that the benefits are maximised across the different agenda items that concern the region both directly and indirectly?
  • What does each of the key industry players hope to achieve, and what impact will the decisions that come out of WRC-23 have on the continued growth and evolution of their sector?