Regional Forum for AMS Region:
IMT Systems - Technology,
Evolution and Implementation
Panama, 18-19 August 2014
PRELIMINARY AGENDA
Monday, 18 August 2014 (Day 1/2)
8:30 to 9:00
Registration and Reception
9:00 to 9:30
Opening Remarks
ASEP Representative
AHCIET Representative
ITU Representative
Work @ ITU and industry challenges
This session discussions will promote ITU activities around standard development
and definitions regarding the efficient use of radio spectrum and reflection of
standardization process in the future activities of the industry. Likewise, the
activities in the framework of direct support or ITU assistance to the countries of
the region from the ITU Regional Office and Area Offices will be addressed.
Moderator: Randall TREVINO
9:30 to 11:00
11:00 to 11:30
11:30 to 13:00
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Challenges of the Industry, Mr. José F Otero, Director Signal Telecom News
(Confirmed)
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Promoting the common interest of the industry to move forward in the
development of digital connectivity, Mr. Pablo Bello, General Secretary of
AHCIET (Confirmed)
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ITU-R: IMT and spectrum for mobile broadband wireless access: Mr. Colin
Langtry, Head of Radiocommunication Study Groups Department (SGD
(Confirmed)
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ITU-D: ITU Regional activities to support the Countries in the AMS Region,
Mr. Randall Trevino, Senior Advisor, ITU Americas Regional Office,
Representative BDT, (Confirmed)
Coffee Break
IMT Technologies
This panel will discuss current and future standards for IMT technologies and its
applications in broadband solutions in order to promote and facilitate the
reduction of digital divide.
Moderator: Colin LANGTRY
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Are we bridging the standardization gap in mobile broadband , Mr. Rubens
Fujiki Maeda, CPqD, Brazil, (Confirmed)
Regional Forum for AMS Region:
IMT Systems - Technology,
Evolution and Implementation
Panama, 18-19 August 2014
13:00 to 14:00
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3G, 4G, where is the region standing? 4G Americas, Mr. Bob Calaf, Director
for Latin America and the Caribbean, 4G Américas (Confirmed)
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IMT: Mobile Broadband, Solutions and Applications, Mr.. Francisco Soares,
QUALCOMM (Confirmed)
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LTE deployment (Cable and Wireless, Panama (TBC)
Lunch Break
IMT Regulatory Issues
In this session standard implementation case studies for mobile services,
applications and antenna regulations to improve and stimulate a quality of service
evolution and competition increasing will be treated.
Moderator: Colin LANGTRY
14:00 to 15:30
15:30 to 16:00
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Mobile service as public service, Mrs. Daniela Apuzzo, Telefónica de
Argentina S.A (TBC)
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Quality of Service issues, Mr. Glenn Fallas, General Director, SUTEL, Costa
Rica (Confirmed)
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Competition (IFT Instituto Mexico), Ms. Adriana Labardini, IFT México
(Confirmed)
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Antennas Regulation. Mr. Raúl Ricardo Pérez-Reyes Espejo, Deputy
Minister of Telecommunications, Perú (Confirmed)
Coffee Break
Round Table discussion on Regulatory issues
This session is dedicated to present a particular vision from the perspective of highlevel representatives of the region, on aspects of technological development and
the future of government activities in the telecommunications sector.
16:00 to 17:30
Moderator: Randall TREVINO
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Mr. Raúl Ricardo Pérez-Reyes Espejo, Deputy Minister of
Telecommunications, Perú (Confirmed)
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Commissioner Ms. Adriana Labardini Inzunza, IFT , México (Confirmed)
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Mr. Allan Ruiz Madrigal, Deputy Minister of Telecommunications, Costa
Rica (Confirmed)
Tuesday, 19 August 2014 (Day 2/2)
9:00 to 10:30
700 MHz Band
This session will open the opportunity to exchange experiences on the topic of
Regional Forum for AMS Region:
IMT Systems - Technology,
Evolution and Implementation
Panama, 18-19 August 2014
transition from analog to digital and the releasing of the 700 MHz band, and its
impact on the countries’ regulations, technical characteristics and implementation
aspects of national legislation related.
Moderator: Randall TREVINO
10:30 to 11:00
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Analog to Digital transition and 700 MHz band. Setting the pace. Mr. Allan
Ruiz Madrigal, Deputy Minister of Telecommunications, Costa Rica
(Confirmed)
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Approach to 700 MHz band planning and follow-on bands for IMT. Mr. Kirk
Sookram , Manager Spectrum Planning , Management and Monitoring
Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago, (Confirmed)
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700 MHz Band Compatibility 4G/Digital TV, Mr. Haroldo Pazzini Motta,
ANATEL, Brazil (Confirmed)
Coffee Break
Preparatory activities for WRC-15
This session will be focused on specific points on preparatory aspects for WRC-15
and its regional implications, the preparatory work done by ITU, countries and
industry.
Moderator: Randall TREVINO
11:00 to
12:30
12:30 to
12:45
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Remote participation, Mr. Luis Lucatero, IFT, Mexico (Confirmed)
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Preparatory Studies for WRC-15 and Joint Task Group 4-5-6-7, Mr. Colin
Langtry, ITU BR Representative (Confirmed)
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Needs of Frequency Attribution and Spectrum for IMT (GSMA LA)
(Confirmed)
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L Band: Harmonization Opportunities in Latin America, QUALCOM, Geraldo
Neto (Confirmed)
Closing Remarks
ASEP Representative
Mr. Raúl Ricardo Pérez-Reyes Espejo, Deputy Minister of Telecommunications, Perú
Mr. Allan Ruiz, Deputy Minister of Telecommunications, Costa Rica
ITU Representative