PITA Strategy Forum 2024 Agenda Handbook 6.22

PITA STRATEGY FORUM 2024 29-31 October, Telstra CIC Sydney.

ABOUT THE STRATEGY FORUM AND WORKSHOPS Our Host: TELSTRA. We are delighted to announce that Telstra, a longstanding PITA member and a leading telecommunications and technology company with a proud Australian heritage, will host the PITA Strategy Forum and Workshops 2024. This prestigious event will take place in Sydney, Australia, from 29th to 31st October 2024.

Venue

Telstra Customer Insight Centre 400 George Street, Sydney, NSW 2000

Program Overview Monday, 28 October: Equinix Data Centre Tour | 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM • Tuesday, 29 October: Day 1 - Strategy Forum | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM + Evening Social Event • Wednesday, 30 October: Day 2 - Strategy Forum | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Evening Social Event TBA) • Thursday, 31 October: Day 3 - Strategy Forum | 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Friday, 01 November: Nokia Technology Lab Tour | 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM

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PITA STRATEGY FORUM 2024 Tentative Agenda

Unless marked, All sessions will be at The Theatre

DAY 1

TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER 2024

0800-0930

Arrival, Registration, Exhibition and Networking

0830-0930

1

CEO Forum

0930-1045

2

Opening Session

The Forum

Welcome by Host – Joseph Chidiac, Head of International Sales – Carrier, TELSTRA Welcome by PITA – Phillip Henderson, PITA President Opening Keynote Address – Hon. Tim Watts MP Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, Government of Australia Diamond Sponsor Keynote 1: Netcraft Australia and Infinera Collaboration for innovation and growth Krisztian Som, for Infinera and Netcraft Australia Diamond Sponsor Keynote 2: Bankai Group Empowering Connectivity: Driving Growth, Innovation through Collaboration Aayush Barot, Chief Business Development Officer 1045-1115 1115-1230

Morning Tea Break 3

Talanoa The rebound of mobile roaming As global travel surges back to pre-pandemic levels, the roaming landscape is evolving rapidly. This session will explore new developments, and how 5G deployment, enhanced IPX networks, and updated roaming standards are driving the rebound. With increased demand for seamless and high-speed connectivity, operators are adopting new strategies to support the surge in international roaming. The discussion will also highlight the role of innovative software solutions such as in catering to the tourism sector, particularly relevant to the Pacific Islands, creating opportunities for tailored services and improved customer experiences Moderator: TBA Panelists: 1. Country MNO 2. Paul Hodges, Syniverse Technologies 3. Tom Fisher, Matrixx Software

1230-1400 1400-1415

Lunch Break SPONSORED BY SYNIVERSE 4

Feature Presentation Child Safety online The growing prevalence of minor abuse online and the Digital Child Exploitation Filter System (DCEFS) for efforts to preventing intentional and accidental access to websites hosting abuse materials Damian Rapira, NZ Dept. of Internal Affairs

PITA STRATEGY FORUM 2024 1420-1530

5

Panel Discussion Cybersecurity – Staying ahead with the ever-evolving challenge Panel discussion with industry experts to discuss how our adversaries are changing tactics around Cyber and what companies should be doing now and into the future to provide to reduce risk Moderator: TBA Panelists: 1. Glen Maloney, Cequence 2. Brett Callaughan, Attack IQ 3. Clive Reeves PSM, Telstra

1530-1600 1600-1730

Afternoon Tea 6

Conference Session Dynamics impacting network applications and connectivity This session continues with the critical technical insights and dynamics shaping network applications, connectivity and innovations, to be followed by panel discussions Q&A. Moderator: TBA Topics and Presenters.

GSM Mobile Cybersecurity This session will explore GSMA’s efforts to secure the mobile ecosystem, including an overview of key resources, the NESAS framework (Network Equipment Security Assurance Scheme), common fraud techniques, the Mobile Threat Intelligence Framework (MoTIF) and the Global Title Code of Conduct, emphasizing their role in maintaining secure and compliant mobile networks David Turkington, GSMA Fraud and Revenue Assurance – Latest trends for strategies This session will explore the most recent fraud challenges and threats in 2024 from a Pacific Island perspective, highlighting specific issues faced by the region, covering regulatory movements and innovations aimed at combating fraud while maintaining a balance between protecting consumers and enabling commerce. It also delve into new technologies designed to fight International Revenue Share Fraud (IRSF) and protect Pacific number ranges, offering insights into how these advancements are shaping the telecommunications landscape in the Pacific.

Gavin Stewart, Oculeus Customer Experience for AI-era Fore fronting the cloud contact centre, technologies and feature rich platforms to deliver AI powered customer experiences Fiona Boyd, IPscape Cloud native and cloud-scale platforms to drive cybersecurity Many CSPs struggle with the complexity of attack surfaces and volume of security data with the lack of scale and automation within legacy systems. This presentation will discuss Google Cloud as a solution for cybersecurity, to provide for DDOS defense and mitigation, analytics, automation, validation, threat intelligence and consulting expertise.

Ben Caisley, Google Security (with NCINGA)

1800-2000

Opening social event hosted by TELSTRA

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DAY 2

WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 2024

0800-0900

Arrival, Registration, Exhibition and Networking

0900-0925

2.1

Lightning Talks HEAR FROM THE PLATINUM SPONSORS Lightning talks by the Platinum Sponsors on key roles & initiatives for enabling greater collaboration, growth and innovation for telecommunications in the Pacific.

Moderator: TBA 1. Kyley Tan: Kacific Broadband Satellites 2. John Turnbull: SES 3. Karen Hunkin & Terri Dawson, Ciena 4. Simon Daniels, IPscape 5. Tom Fisher, Matrixx Software

0930-1045

2.2

Day 2 Opening Keynotes Moderator: TBA Opening Keynote – Digital Infrastructure Sriharan Amirthalingam, Wireless Engineering Executive, Telstra Diamond Sponsor Keynote by Intelsat Evolving the Intelsat unified network with multi-orbit SD-WAN for smart edge/unified terminals of the future.

Diego Sutachan, Managing Sales Director. Intelsat Digital inclusions and innovation in the APAC region In the rapidly evolving digital landscape, innovative platforms and technologies are reshaping lifestyles and fostering economic growth, especially in the APAC region.

Communities are increasingly connected, and new digital tools are enhancing creativity, accessibility, and economic opportunities. Hear on how TikTok has helped accelerate development and innovation in developing markets Vanessa Brown, TikTok Australia i3 Forum –A collaborative forum to address industry challenges such as international connectivity, service innovation, and regulatory harmonization.

John Sullivan, TELSTRA (i3 Board of Directors) Morning Tea Break

1045-1115 1115-1145

2.3

Conference Session Incorporating Satellite into strategy for collaboration, growth and innovation Moderator: TBA Satellite Internet and Telecommunications Infrastructure as a Service (Tlass) for a comprehensive end to end infrastructure managed services Bipin Solanki, Kacific Broadband Satellites The impact of MEO-based multi-Orbit satellite constellation The presentation will focus on the recent updates of O3b mPOWER, its role in improving connectivity for the Pacific region, with practical examples of how the technology enhances network performance and supports new users. Additionally, SES will discuss strategic partnerships and upcoming developments in satellite communications, in efforts to address the need for reliable, high-speed internet in the Pacific.

Alan Cheng, SES

PITA STRATEGY FORUM 2024 1150-1230

2.4

Conference Session Regulatory & Government Considerations Moderator: TBA Best Practices for Spectrum Management Perspective from GSMA for fair access to sufficient radio spectrum for high quality mobile service; efforts to work with governments/partners on radio roadmaps conducive to investment and effective spectrum management, key to expand and roll out new mobile access.

Yishen Chan, GSMA Telecom Sector Disaster Preparedness with CDRI An initiative involving a sector change management program for disaster readiness.

PITA/Cenerva and Governments Phil Dunglison, CENERVA Emergency Telecommunications Strategy Opportunities to integrate ET planning to strategy, AI for mapping vulnerabilities, last mile developments and role of regional players with NETP, HCC, ETC Dulip Tillekeratne, GSMA

1230-1400 1300-1350

Lunch Break 2.45

Lunch and Learn - Spotlight presentations Low-cost OSS/BSS How can you achieve a low-cost OSS/BSS deployment with AI/ML driven models for meeting the needs of this modern era? Particular suited for medium to small scale telecoms Sangamesh Hiremath, WPITS Low-cost Datacenter setup Datacenters are often perceived as an expensive undertaking, and this perception can hinder the adoption of innovative technologies. However, there is the option of lowcost prefabricated modular datacenters to help Telecoms achieve having an inhouse and local datacenters Shalini Lagrutta, DXN

PITA STRATEGY FORUM 2024 1400-1530

2.5

Conference Session Digital Transformation Redefining industries through innovative technologies, streamlined processes, and enhanced customer experiences, driving new levels of efficiency and growth in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

Moderator: TBA Exploring the potential of Web 3 Tokens in Telecoms Latest in Blockchain technology and Web 3, empowering exchange of decentralized digital assets in a new economic model and community driven governance Aayush Barot, Bankai Group Network APIs – state of the market 2024 Open APIs for mobile networks enabling rapid integration of network and service data into applications serving almost all the key vertical industries. Practical benefits for end users, public interfaces for developers to access proprietary data and enable interoperable software – are an increasingly major commercial driver in the industry.

Pau Castells, GSMA Automation in Telecom Networks Powered by AI and machine learning with cognitive NOC, the modern means to transform, drive efficiency, scalability and resilience Puneet Sethi, Tata Communications Transformation Services Innovations in Internet Services Strategy and Management Innovations in key pivotal areas for providing comprehensive internet services, superior experiences, smart management for meeting development goals.

Manik Mondal, Globetek Infoway (Singapore) -24Online Info Technologies

1530-1600 1600-1730

Afternoon Tea 2.6

Conference Session Advancing Digital Connectivity This session will delve into the latest innovations in digital connectivity, highlighting advancements in network infrastructure and optical technologies. The focus will be on enabling faster, more resilient connections to meet the evolving demands of the digital landscape.

Moderator: TBA Illuminating Possibilities New ways to drive down power consumption, cost per bit and increase fiber capacity Krisztian Som, Infinera Fiber Access Solutions in the age of LEOs With growing competition from LEO satellites, fiber access solutions provide Pacific Island telecoms with a compelling and locally integrated option that balances performance and cost-effectiveness. Establishing and managing these hybrid solutions locally, Pacific telecoms can program, enhance, optimize and secure to their advantages Antonio Ruggerio, Nokia Enhancing Residential Connectivity in the Pacific Islands Discuss the growing adoption on PON for delivering high speed broadband, with efficiency and scalability and strategy benefits to bridge digital divide.

Pradap Rajagopal, CIENA

PITA STRATEGY FORUM 2024 Cont’d

2.6

Open RAN projects in the Pacific Islands This session is to highlight on some of the engagements in driving Open Radio Access Networks (Open RAN) in the Pacific.

Randir Amarasinghe, Rakuten (with NCINGA)

1730

End of Day 2

DAY 3

THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 2024

0800-0900

Arrival, Registration, Exhibition and Networking

0900-1030

3.1

Conference Session Radio communications for Collaboration, Growth and Innovations Moderator: TBA Open RAN, pathways to network modernisation Innovation by Open RAN, current status of adaptation, industry partners Sudhansu Dora, Mavenir Systems Revisiting 5G monetization The pivotal role of content and speed for tariff goals. Considerations for strategy, Fixed wireless access for 5G, B2B opportunities.

Pau Castells, GSMA Fixed Wireless and Outdoor WIFI Eddie Stephanou, Cambium Networks GPON and Home WIFI mesh strategies Simple way to provision services and then provide ongoing management and support Roy Wittert, Cambium Networks

1030-1100

Morning Tea Break Advertisement 1

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PITA STRATEGY FORUM 2024 1100-1215

3.2.1

Conference Session Cont’d Strategy Presentations Further industry contributions for strategy. To be followed by panel discussions Q&A

Track 1

Moderator: TBA Topics and Presenters Space Vision 2.0; advancing satellite capabilities under the strategic initiative of Space Vision 2.0. This initiative goes beyond traditional satellite services, which include GEO satellites and High Throughput Satellite (HTS) technology, to encompass an array of innovative solutions. Earth Observation services, Space Datacenter, Space RAN Kenichi Shimotsuna, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation Network protection for CSPs, from customers It’s no longer enough to provide a fast, stable service – the customer expects it to be always on, even when they may be the cause of the outage. This presentation will review some of the ways the customer can cause pain to you as an operator and the potential impacts Jonathan Waland, Allot Ltd Minimising Revenue Leakage: The role of automation in modern billing and provisioning systems This session will discuss the importance for integrated billing and provisioning systems to minimise revenue leakage and improve customer satisfaction. To discuss how automation can help telecom providers stay competitive in a rapidly changing landscape.

Adam O’Reilly, Netcraft Australia Current mobile roaming trends, VoLTE, M2M and 5G in the Pacific Islands A lot of Networks are opening 5G NSA, VoLTE around the world and also within the Pacific. As it is a new technology and Roaming Service, it would be great insight and advantage for Pacific Island Operators to hear of the trends and what has been seen occurring with the launches of these new technologies and services within the Roaming world David Roth, Comfone 1100-1215

3.2.2

Closed Session

3.3

Investment Gap Issues GSMA and MNOs Plenary Other Matters, Venue & Dates of Strategy Forum 2025, Pre-announcements of PITA 29 2025 Acknowledgement and Closing remarks

Track 2 1220-1230

Lunch Break

1230-1400 1400-1445

3.4

1450-1530

3.5

1530-1600 1730

The Forum

Bilateral

Closed Session Mobile Cybersecurity

The Forum

Closed Session The Forum Cybersecurity Cooperation Working Group Afternoon Tea #* End of Forum *#