PITA 27 Program Handbook edition2

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MESSAGE FROM THE PITA VICE PRESIDENT

Our very warm greetings from PITA and congratulations to our host, TELIKOM Limited for bringing PITA for the first time to this exotic and beautiful country of Papua New Guinea. With participants surpassing 300 from 35 countries, it is a clear indication our membership values the PITA forums, and I have no doubts that the Host, Telikom and supporting Sponsors will ensure this will be a memorable PITA 27.

As Vice President of the Pacific Islands Telecommunication Association (PITA), it is my pleasure to welcome you all to the Annual General Meeting and Business Expo hosted in this vibrant city of Port Moresby. This esteemed event brings together industry leaders, experts, and innovators from across the Pacific to discuss and explore the future of telecommunications in our region.

The theme of this year’s PITA 27 is particularly fitting as we reflect on the challenges and transformations we have witnessed in recent times. The COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly reshaped the way we live, work, and communicate. As we emerge from this global crisis, it is crucial that we adapt, evolve, and reimagine our strategies to ensure service excellence and embrace the ubiquity of technology while remaining resilient in the face of uncertainty. Together, we can create a future where our communities thrive, connected by innovative and resilient telecommunications solutions. Thank you, and I wish you all a productive and inspiring event.

MESSAGE FROM THE HOST: CEO TELIKOM LTD

Dear PITA Members, Valued Sponsors, Friends, Invited Guests, and Participants, my fellow Pacific brothers and sisters, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you all to the 27th PITA Annual General Meeting and Business Forum Expo, which is being hosted in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, for the first time. This event is very special for Telikom since it has been 27 years since the association’s foundation in 1996, whom Telikom was part and partial of the initial charter.

The COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges it has brought to the telecommunications sector have made the PITA AGM an increasingly crucial component of sustainability in the Pacific region hence our theme for the event.

A surplus of 320 people from more than 50 different organizations in over 30 different countries have already registered to attend this event, and unlike in the past, this event presided over by prominent Papua New Guinean officials. On behalf of the Telikom Group, we’d like to thank the PITA Executive and Organizing Committee of Telikom, Honorable Ministers and Government leaders who have graced us with their presence.

wish you all the best in your deliberations and hope you will make the most of the opportunities and unique connections.

ABOUT PITA

HISTORICAL

PITA was formed in response to specific regional circumstances back in 1997 at the closure of the Telecom Technical Division of the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, with the goal for providing a forum for those involved with telecommunications in the Pacific to exchange experiences, to help formulate solutions relevant to the region, to provide training opportunities and the regular exchange of information, and to be a Pacific voice in the international communications environment. In the inaugural AGM in 1998, PITA was formally established with an office based in Suva and a Manager appointed.

WHAT IS PITA?

PITA is a non profit organisation, formed to represent the interests of the small island states and countries in the Pacific in the field of telecommunications

OBJECTIVES

The objective of PITA is to improve,promote,facilitate,develop and provide telecommunication services within member and Associate member countries

MEMBERSHIP

PITA Members are telecommunication entities in Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia and New Zealand. Associate members are suppliers of telecommunication equipment and services. Partner agencies are regional and international organisations with vested interests in the telecommunications and its development in the Pacific Islands. Telecommunication Regulatory bodies have special membership category.

Current membership = 184

Total Number of Countries = 36 (including 22 Pacific Islands States & Territories)

ACTIVITIES

PITA has two main meetings organised for members during the year.The first meeting is held one day prior to the start of the PacificTelecommunications Council conference held every January in Honolulu, Hawaii.The second meeting is its Annual General Meeting usually held in March or April before the start of a new financial year

Other activities include Workshops,Training and Technical Cooperation between developing member countries as organised in an annual workplan. Where requested by members or when the opportunity arises, other events and activities can be planned outside these meetings, workshops and training, and can be held at different times of the year. PITA supports joint events with other organisations in the promotion of telecommunications development and for cost savings, event can be held back to back.

Attendance to any PITA event is open to all members with minimum or no registration fee. PITA does not provide fellowship for participation at any event.

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Venue: Hilton Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea

Date: 29 May – 01 June, 2023

TENTATIVE PROGRAM & AGENDA

DAY 1: MONDAY 29 MAY 2023

0800+ Registration

HALO RECEPTION AREA

0900-1030 1.1 CEO Forum

BREAKOUT ROOM - LEVEL 1

Closed Group meeting of the CEOs from PITA Full Members, to discuss, exchange on topics and actions of high interests to CEOs

1030-1100 Morning Break sponsored by THE OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

BANQUET HALL FOYER

1100-1200 1.2 Welcome and Opening Keynotes

BANQUET HALL

Cultural Dance of Welcome

Session called to order by Master of Ceremony

• Welcome message by Phillip Henderson, VICE PRESIDENT PITA

• Welcome message by Host, Amos Tepi, CEO TELIKOM LTD

• Opening Keynotes:

Hon William Duma LLB LLM CMG MP, Minister for State Owned Enterprises, Hon Timothy Masiu MP, ICT Minister

1200-1230 1.3 Industry Keynotes: Hear from the Diamond Sponsors on trending industry keynote topics and why they are so timely

• Professor David Kavanamur PhD Managing Director, Kumul Consolidated Holdings

• Abel Deng President, Carrier Business Group Asia Pacific Region, Huawei Technologies Co Ltd

LIGHTING UP THE DIGITAL FUTURE; CO-CREATE FOR NEW VALUE

1230-1400 Lunch Break sponsored by SKYTEL

1400-1530 1.4 In Focus 1: Digital Innovations & Telco reinvention

BANQUET HALL

Discussing the drivers and the accelerators towards digital technol

ogies and new capabilities to reimagine business in the new market envi ronments with particular contexts of the climate change impacts to the Islands

Moderator: Phillip Henderson, PITA Vice President

KEYNOTE ADDRESS by Hon Simon Kofe, Minister of Communications,

Tuvalu

Case Presentation Topics and Panelists:

The Impact of digital innovation on Tuvalu Telecommunication business

model - Rethinking our business model to adapt to the changing digital landscape

Tuvalu Telecommunications experience on the impact of digital disrup tion, their response, leveraging on new digital technology opportuni ties and potential benefits.

Ms Tenanoia Simone, CEO Tuvalu Telecommunications Corporation

The new digital penetration that Mobile money will positively impact

the Solomon Islands

Christina Lasaqa, CEO Solomon Telekom

Recent developments,, domestic fibre expansion and digital

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innovations, Telecom Fiji

1530-1600 Afternoon Break, sponsored by NETCRAFT AUSTRALIA PREFUNCTION AREA LEVEL 1

1600-1730 1.5 Satellite Forum: Technical and Regulatory framework for TRACK 1 satellite broadband (Industry perspectives)

BANQUET HALL

This session is to help raise awareness on the revolutionary development of satellite capabilities, its disruptive evolution of industry environment and requirements, and in all that, for a coun try to make use of satellite communications applying appropriate policies and regulatory (In association with GSOA)

Agenda:

Opening remarks and quick overview of developments in the satellite sector

Bashir Patel, GSOA

Spectrum requirements, Interference mitigation and monitoring

for satellite constellations

Zhi Guo, Telesat

Technical Compatibility Challenges Between Fixed Satellite

Service and 5G in C-band

Mohaned Juwad, Intelsat

WRC23 key Agenda items & Discussions

Bashir Patel, GSOA

1600-1730 1.6 Submarine Cable Forum 1

TRACK 2 LEVEL 1

To provide a platform for members to discuss and update on

• Significant technical and business developments, harnessing new potentials and new capabilities

• Regional Connectivity: achievements and where are the gaps?

• Exploring the Pacific open interconnection zone

1730-1830 Pre-tour of Exhibits & Pre-Launching

BANQUET HALL, PREFUNCTION AREA LEVEL 1 & AMPHITHEATRE

1830 + Opening Ceremony and Function Dinner

Cultural Performance of Welcome

• Welcome Speech by Amos Tepi, CEO Telikom

• Welcome speech by PITA Vice President, Phillip Henderson

• Opening Address and Official Opening by the Deputy Prime Minister, Honourable John Russo.

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• Vote of Thanks

Dinner; Sponsored by Huawei Technologies (PNG) Pvt Ltd

Networking Drinks and social: sponsored by TOURISM PROMOTION BOARD (TBA)

ALL DAY Smoothies; sponsored by CAMBIUM NETWORKS

DAY 2: TUESDAY 30 MAY 2023

0800 + Registration

HALO RECEPTION AREA

0900-0930 2.1 Hear from the PLATINUM SPONSORS

BANQUET HALL

Discussing the event themes and setting the tone for industry digital initiatives

• Paul Komboi, Chief Executive Officer, PNG DataCo

• Steve Maitanaho, Secretary and CEO for the Department of ICT, Papua New Guinea

0930-1000 2.2 Lightning Talks

BANQUET HALL

The Digital future is here, Meaningful applications and

Connecting people, places and things

l Agnostic methodology and exclusive satellite operator relationships

l Providing connectivity to best suit youneeds, whatever they may be

l Wherever you are in the world we will ensure you stay connected

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connectivity for the Digital Pacific

• How to make Project Management not work for you Mark Lillywhite, Parcus Group:

• How will the next generation satellite empower the Pacific Brandon Seir, Kacific Broadband Satellites:

• Pushed to the EDGEs, from network challenges to opportunity Adrian Mah, Aviat Networks

• Metamorphosing towards AGILITY, for survival and innovation

• Sharing is caring for Cyber Threat Intelligence, Adli Wahid

1000-1030 Group Photo

1030-1100 Morning Break sponsored by PARCUS GROUP

BANQUET HALL FOYER

1100-1230 2.3

In Focus 2: Reimagining service excellence for effective Naional

Digital Strategy

BANQUET HALL Panelists

Amos Tepi, CEO Telikom Limited

Brian Mape, Head of Strategy and Innovations

Anthony Pakakota, Telecommunications Specialist

Huawei Technology

1230-1400

1315-1355 2.4

1400-1530 2.5

TRACK 1

Lunch sponsored by KACIFIC BROADBAND

Featured Talk & ICT Personality

Guest Speaker to be advised

SATELLITES

Satellite Forum 2 – New Capabilities and Updates

BANQUET HALL

Next generation satellite broadband networks. Updates and new initiatives from satellite services key to the reimagination, the digital future and post covid Pacifica,

• Connectivity everywhere, launch by Q2 James Alderdice, Lynk Global

• Next generation global network for multi-satellite, multi-orbit managed solution, Robert Suber, Intelsat

• Non-GEO solutions for Pacific - LEO satellites offerings today & future, Hamish Lee, Speedcast

• Multi Orbit SD-WAN for Layer 2, high speed and secure connectivity, Adrian Potter, Av-Comm Space & Defence

1400-1530 2.6

Finance, Marketing and Legal Imperatives for the Post Covid

TRACK 2 Pacifica LEVEL 1

Combined session for Finance, Marketing and Legal topics

Moderator:

Topics and Panelists

Product Pricing and Regulatory Considerations

Product pricing and regulatory interactions; Elasticity calculations, Forecast modelling, covering revenue, costs & network capacity impact; Tobias Skog, Parcus Group

Customer Experience Management & Business Process

Improvement

Overview of Telecom Customer Experience Management (CEM), CEM Strategy Development and CEM Implementation, Voice of Customer, Net Promoter Score (NPS), Customer Journey Maps and Touch Points, Business Process Design for Consistent Customer Experience, Alignment of Analytics, Organisational Reporting and Staff KPIs, Continuous Improvement, Igor Glavanic, Parcus Group Telecoms Legal landscape and emerging matters in post COVID

Pacifica

Internal and external factors having legal impacts on telecoms and on others, legal obligations, frameworks and compliance

Vincent Henry, Telikom Ltd

1400-1530 2.7 All about the CLOUD TRACK 3 LEVEL 1

Discussion on Cloud Technologies, Applications and Innovation for the Pacific reimagination of services and delivery

Moderator:

Topics and Speakers

Global hybrid Cloud convergence and Offers to the Pacific Hybrid cloud is the new normal at many organizations, for flexibility. Learn on the Hybrid and multicloud technologies for trends with the current environment, and for building better operational efficiency into the technology infrastructure.

Andy Shi, ALIBABA

Cloud E-Wallet solutions

A digital wallet is an application or online service that stores payment information on a mobile device, and widely embraced by carriers, OTT providers, such as Apple, Google etc, and may financial institutes. Alibaba cloud will introduce its e-wallet solution features, and implemention strategy for the Pacific.

Steve Chen, ALIBABA

Applying Cloud Native No-code & Low-code platforms in

digital transformation

Modern Business Applications Development has been seeing rapid improvements with No-Code and Low-Code platforms. These platforms allow business domain specialists to build the applications rapidly with minimal dependency or friction with IT and Ops teams.

Kavitha Gondi, Uplora Inc

1530-1600 Afternoon Break sponsored by TELSTRA

PREFUNCTION AREA LEVEL 1

1600-1730

2.8 Continue Satellite Forum 2

TRACK 1 BANQUET HALL

Continuation of Satellite Forum 2 on Next generation satellite broadband networks, technologies and applications. Updates and new initiatives from satellite services

SES

Alan Cheng, SES

Bridging the digital Divide: How satellite communications are enabling Universal connectivity

Role of satellite communications in bridging the digital divide and enabling universal connectivity, the advantages of satellite communications in reaching remote and underserved communities particularly in areas with difficult terrain or limited infrastructure

Ivan Fong, Kacific Broadband Satellites

For resiliency and continuity, a more affordable back up plan for Pacific Islands

To discuss a group approach solution for a shared backup plan for multiple undersea cable operators, and also Backup for other satellite links for no down time to the overall service.

Fred Kua, ABSatellite

Inmarsat: Updates and New Initiatives

Mary Lim, Inmarsat

1600-1730 2.9 Wireless defines Success;

TRACK 2 Managed session by Huawei Technologies LEVEL 1

A closer look at the essence of wireless and how it defines success

Moderator: Scott Minehane

Keynotes

• Spectrum status analysis and road map suggestion for APAC and PITA countries, Scott Minehane, WPC

• Mobile spectrum plan roadmap, rural coverage subsidy policy introduction, Charles Chew, GSMA

2023

• Case presentation on Mobile network development plan Winnie Andrias, Telikom PNG

• All-scenario Simplified Mobile Network for sustainable development of Pacific Islands, Liang Meng, Huawei Panel Discussions

(1). How to maximize the value of spectrum for potential develop ment? (2). How to enhance inter-island long distance connectivity with affordable investment? (3). How to accelerate home broad band service deployment in island countries? (4).How to connect the unconnected?

1600-1730 2.10 Identifying Initiatives and Financial funding Opportunities; TRACK 3 How to plan for successful projects LEVEL 1

Identifying projects and securing financial support for new initiatives

Building and Funding Digital Infrastructure

Market statistics and take-up of services including penetration, Identification and covering the telecom market gaps. Candidate technologies and innovation for cost effective solutions for Pacific, and Funding Sources and approach to secure project funds

Brad Partridge, GQI

Proposal Content and Evaluation Criteria

Documentation case examples of projects, proposals content and key criteria that will be considered to evaluate proposals and make programming decisions

Financing Consultant

Telecom Business Cases & Demand Models

Successful and effective business development hinges on well thought plans and calculations, research and foresights.This session will help by learning the key areas on how on to develop project business case, techniques, competitor analysis, market segmentation and customer needs analysis, demand modelling, learn about financial measures used by telecom service providers

methodologies for development of financial projections, conduct telecom business cases financial analysis and calculate and improve ROI on product and project initiatives.

Tobias Skog, Parcus Group

1730-1830 Debriefing / Free

1830 + Networkng Dinner and Social

DINNER sponsored by KUMUL CONSOLIDATED HOLDINGS (KCH)

DRINKS sponsored by POST PNG

ALL DAY Smoothies and Coffee sponsored by KINECT Cultural Dance Performances

DAY 3: WEDNESDAY 31 MAY 2023

0800 + Registration

HALO Reception Area

0900-0935 3.1

Hear from the GOLD SPONSORS

BANQUET HALL

Discussing the event themes and industry key enabling initiatives by the Gold sponsors

1. Parcus Group 5. Panamaxil

2. SES 6. SkyTel

3. Kacific 7. Datec PNG

4. Intelsat

0940-1030

3.2

DR & RESILIENCE

BANQUET HALL

Live demonstration of Disaster Readiness and Resilience Program by ITU Involving Realtime connectivity and reporting from country agencies

1030-1100

1100-1230 3.3

Morning Break sponsored by LOGOHU CAPITAL GORE CONSULTING

BANQUET HALL FOYER

Transformations and Applications

TRACK 1 BANQUET HALL

Internet Domain

New development in the internet assigned names and addressing space, and relevant Opportunities for the Pacific Savenaca Vocea, ICANN

Smarter networking and internet traffic efficiency with Internet

Exchange Points

Terry Sweetser, APNIC

Securing network and data access

Securing network and data access in a secured corporate

environment, current practices and access security with time based and smarter authentications.

Adam O’reilly Netcraft Australia.

Sustainable Voice and Messaging

How modernizing your Voice and Messaging Offerings can assist with Economic and Environmental Sustainability

Andrew Tierney, ODINE

1100-1230 3.4 Spectrum for the Pacific Forum

TRACK 2 LEVEL 1

Discussing the critical opportunities of Spectrum for the Pacific and considerations for WRC 2023

Spectrum Allocation from GSMA perspectives for mobiles

The speed and quality of mobile are directly linked to spectrum. Increasing capacity for mobile at WRC-23 will lead to better services delivered from less dense, less costly networks with lower carbon emissions.

Charles Chew, GSMA

Spectrum Allocation from Fixed Wireless and Wi-Fi Perspective

Spectrum opportunities and unique solutions involving the 60GHZ and the 500MHZ of the 6GHZ band; an approach for spectrum availability for these unresolved/allocated bands and multibenefits from the spectrum allocation consistency across the region

Roy Wittert, Cambium Networks

Latest developments in the spectrum landscape in the lead up to

WRC-23,from the satellite perspectives

Developments and forces at play in considerations for

• Mobile vs. Satellite, Mobile vs. Wi-Fi, GSO vs. NGSO, and

• Direct to Device

Hazem Moakkit, Intelsat

Finding common ground for licensing regulation in the Pacific Talkng points to help ensure that interests of all stakeholders are considered and protected.

Kenny Liew, Welchmankeen

1100-1145 3.5 The importance of in-country Gateways and Ground Stations –

TRACK 3 Managed session by SkyTel

LEVEL 1

Discuss policies and regulations regarding in-country gateways and ground stations, and opportunities for fresh revenue in a multiorbit environment. Optimizing new fibre infrastructure and leverage on the benefits of 4G and 5G technologies, knowledge

for informed decisions and harnessing full potentials of these components

Moderator: Adrian Potter, CTO Av-Comm Space and Defence

Panellists:

• Amos Tepi, CEO Telikom Ltd

• Colin Stone, CEO Digicel PNG

• Robert Suber, Director Asia Pacific Sales, Intelsat

• Alan Cheng, Sales Manager Pacific, SES

1150-1230 3.6 Leveraging on Technology Advents

TRACK 3 LEVEL 1

Leveraging Zero-touch network for a digital-first CX and enhanced profitability.

Highly relevant for Pacific Island CSPs looking to improve operational efficiency, digitalize the customer experience, and increase profitability. Attendees will gain practical knowledge on how to use zero-touch networks to cut costs, automate processes, streamline customer support, sales and marketing, and generate new revenue opportunities. The use of Alepo Digital BSS for successful implementation will also be discussed

Prabhakar Kakarakayaia, Alepo

How Wireless Transport and Access can deliver High Speed

0Broadband to the underserved accoss the Oceania

Overview of how wireless solutions can provide high capacity with low TCO as a alternative to fibre or satellite to support fast deployments of new broadband network services to dispersed and remote populations

Stuart Little, Aviat Networks

Case Study: Exclusive collaboration between Bankai Group and TRACK 4 Tuvalu Telecom on Financial Inclusions - Managed session by Panamaxil

1200-1230 3.7

1230-1400

LEVEL 1

Lunch sponsored by PANAMAXIL

Transformation & Applications cont’d TRACK 1 BANQUET HALL

1400-1530 3.8

Digital Transformation: Raising penetration of digital benefits: Digital ransformation can help increase the penetration of telecommunications services in the Pacific region by improving infrastructure, developing mobile applications and services, promoting digital payment systems, i mproving digital literacy, and fostering public-private partnerships.

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Matt Kennedy, CSG

Open RAN: why ORAN

The promise of Open RAN, state of play and increasing deployment trials: ORAN is increasingly being used for the deployment of 5G networks to enable faster innovation and greater flexibility. Several operators are deploying ORAN for trials. The Presentation will provide an update on the latest state of play on ORAN deployment and key considerations when using ORAN

Charles Chew, GSMA

Optical Transport Networks:

Technology advancements in optical transport for network reduce cost and faster time to market for digital services. The presentation will highlight recent technology advancements in optical transport such as disaggregation, point to multipoint optics and to reduce cost and complexity for service providers.

Krisztian Som, Infinera

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1400-1530 3.9 Wireless Development Forum

TRACK 2 LEVEL 1

Wireless Networks development and Latest deployments

Moderator:

60GHZ/FW & Gigabit access

How/Why this band is unique to bridging the digital gaps and the importance of 60GHz as a Class Licensed Band for the Pacific

Eddie Stephanou, Cambium Networks

6GHZ WIFI 6E Expanded WIFI into new spectrum

WiFi 6E is the latest standard in wireless technology that offers enhanced performance and efficiency by utilizing the 6 GHz frequency band. This talk will cover a comprehensive overview of WiFi 6E, its capabilities, benefits, and Migration roadmap.

Shivneet Nair, Cambium Networks

Accelerating last-mile digitalization for enterprises with innovative satellite technology

· Economically extend 4G and 5G network footprints

1400-1530

Kyley Tan, KACIFIC

3.10 Finance and Marketing Topics

TRACK 3 LEVEL 1

Mobile Economy Pacific Islands report Mobile Connectivity remains the foremost means for Connectivity and Access in the Pacific Islands and it is crucial to any post COVID-19 economic and social recovery and growth strategy for the region. This session will provide an overview of the Pacific Islands Mobile Market, share key industry trends and developments, highlight the impact of the Mobile Industry on other sectors and suggest policy and regulatory innovations to drive digital transformation.

Charles Chew, GSMA

Review of Mobile Data Prices in Pacific countries for the last 5 years

Igor Glavanic, Parcus Group

Revenue Assurance: countering telecoms fraud, regulatory -

government involvement, and the role of AI

Latest trends in Telecom Fraud with recent scenarios, new threats with complex challenges, mobile money fraud, use of AI for both by the fraudsters and in countering fraud, revenue assurance and cooperation

Gavin Stewart, Oculeus

1530-1600

1600-1730

Afternoon Break sponsored by CSG

PREFUNCTION AREA – LEVEL 1

3.11 CYBER SECURITY BANQUET HALL

Analysing and setting the minimum benchmarks for readiness, response and resilience from cyber security scenarios and how can the Pacific Islands bridge existing gaps.

Moderator:

Topics and Speakers

Lawful intercept and OpenLI

The talk will introduce the Lawful Intercept concept and the development of standards and software tools implementing lawf intercept, such as the OpenLI, an open-source software being adopted in NZ and other countries to enable law for intercept. This session aims to raise awareness of this capability with case studies from the Pacific, raise interests and discuss assistance that can be accorded.

Richard Nelson, and Shane Alcock; Searchlight

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Best Practices for Telecom industries in protecting against Cyber

Attacks

Cyber attacks have become a significant threat to business continuity and customer trust. Telecom industries must prioritize cybersecurity to protect their infrastructure, data, and customers from cyber threats. This session will outline best practices for telecom industries to protect against cyber attacks, including network security, threat intelligence, identity and access management, data protection, compliance, incident response, and emerging threats and technologies, for enabling effective mitigation from risks of cyber attacks and ensure security and resilience of their operations

Ravin Prasad, Cybernetic Global Intelligence

2022 Cyber Report review and protecting in 2023 and beyond. The digital world has become a large part of our lives. We use it for work, fun, and communication. But the more we rely on it, the greater our risk of falling victim to cyberattacks. Already, more than 50% of all internet users around the world have been a victim of some kind of cybercrime in the last few years. So, what was new in 2022 and how can we be proactive in 2023 and beyond? Is securing just at telco level adequate? Is the Pacific isolated, free from cyber threats? This session covers these and more.

Ratinesh Kumar, ALLOT

CERTs/CSIRTs engagement in the Pacific Opportunities, challenges, observations and support need

Adli Wahid, APNIC

1730-1830

1830+

Debriefing activity / Free

Networkng Dinner and Social DINNER sponsored by the DEPARTMENT OF ICT DRINKS sponsored by MOTOR VEHICLE INSURANCE (MVIL)

ALL DAY Smoothies and Coffee sponsored by SYNIVERSE Cultural Dance Performances

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14. Dates and venue of the next AGM End of AGM

Morning Break sponsored by INTELSAT BANQUET HALL FOYER

Digital Pacific – ITU partner program

BANQUET HALL

The objective of this information session is to provide Members from the Pacific with an overview of the role of ICTs in climate change and addressing the challenges of e-waste, environmentrelated issues such as measuring and monitoring greenhouse gas emissions from the ICT sector, circular and sustainable ICT public procurement, greening government data centres and boosting e-waste management through strengthened regulation innovatio and data collection. The session will serve as a platform for presenting key terms, definitions and potential high-impact project areas, and identify key priority needs and provide the opportunity to Members to ask questions and openly discuss related challenges in their countries

Opening remarks by ITU Regional Director

Definitions

Regional Overview

digital transformation

Lunch sponsored by SES

Smart Digital Pacific

BANQUET HALL

cont’d ITU Partner program

economy for Electronics component

Discussion by Members remarks

Adoption of Agenda

Minutes of Last Meeting

Matters arising from Minutes

Reports & Updates

Election of PITA Vice President

Audited Financial Statements

Appointment for Auditors

Ratification of New Members & Changes

Work Plan

1400-1530 4.3 Rise of 4G-5G Services, Voice Applications and Future of 2G/3G

Track 2 LEVEL 1

A discussion on the inevitable path towards 4G and 5G, and sun-setting of 3G and 2G

The rise of VoLTE and VoWiFi by Summa Networks

VoLTE and VoWifi have been long promised by the Telecom industry and vendors, but it’s only recently that their need has become more urgent than ever. This session discuss the challenges and options of keeping voice services available for 4G or 5G only networks.

Guadalupe Guzman, Summa Networks

1400-1530 4.4 Seminar/Training session

Track 3 LEVEL 1

Managing Telecom Digital Transformation Projects

Training session about solving the unique problems faced by Pacific telcoswho want to implement a digital transformation strategy. Discuss strategies to achieve our goals, via a combination of in-house skills development, collaboration, and the adoption of simple and inexpensive digital products.

Mark Lillywhite, Parcus Group

1530-1600 Afternoon Break sponsored by DATEC PNG

PREFUNCTION AREA LEVEL 1

1600-1830 Debriefing activity/ Free

1830+ Closing Ceremory Social Reception

DINNER sponsored by PNG DATACO

DRINKS sponsored by WATER PNG

ALL DAY Smoothies and Coffee sponsored by TELIKOM Limited Cultural Dance Perfomrnaces

PITA 27 AGM BUSINESS FORUM & EXPO 2023

PITA 27 Agenda: At A Glance

DAY 1: MONDAY 29 MAY 2023

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DAY 3: WEDNESDAY 31 MAY 2023

0800 + Registration Halo

0800 + Registration Halo 0900-1030 CEO FORUM Level 1 1030-1100 Tea Break Group Photo Foyer 1100-1200 WELCOME & OPENING KEYNOTE Banquet Hall 1200-1230 INDUSTRY KEYNOTES FROM THE DIAMOND SPONSORS

0900-0930 Hear from the GOLD SPONSORS Banquet Hall

0930-1030 DR & RESILIENCE

1030-1100 Tea Break Foyer

IN FOCUS 1: DIGITAL INNOVATIONS & TELCO REINVENTION

1100-1230 Banquet Hall Level 1 Level 1

Level 1

Tea Break Level 1 Banquet Hall Level 1

Hall

Transformation & Spectrum for Gateways & Ground From 12.00pm

Satellite Forum 1: Technical and Regulatory framework for satellite broadband Submarine Cable Forum 1 1730-1830 Pre-tour of Exhibits Exhibit Area

Opening Function & Dinner

Applications - Internet Pacific Mobile Stations – SkyTel Case Study-Financial Domain, FW WIFI Managed Session Inclusion & eWallet for Authentication Voice, Satellite From 1250 Tuvalu – Managed Messaging, IXPs ZERO Touch Networks session by Panamaxil

DAY 2: TUESDAY 30 MAY 2023

1230-1400 Lunch

0800-1500

1400-1530 DT: digital penetration Wireless Dev Forum

Halo

Finance-Marketing

Hear from the PLATINUM SPONSORS Banquet Hall

Open RAN, Optical Gigabit Access, WIFI Topics Networks, AI -Artificial Last Mile by Satellite Mobile Economy, Data Intelligence for Telcos

Pricing, Countering Fraud

1530-1600 Tea Break Level 1

Banquet Hall Level 1

1 Satellite Forum 2 – New Capabilities and Updates

All about the CLOUD 1530-1600 Tea Break

1600-1730 CYBER SECURITY Banquet Hall

1730-1830 Debriefing activity/ Free

1830+ Networking Dinner and Social

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DAY 4: THURSDAY 01 JUNE 2023

Debriefing activity/ Free

0800 + Registration Halo

0900-0930 PITA ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Banquet Hall

1030-1100 Tea Break Foyer

0900-0930

Hear

Hall

1100-1230 Smart Digital Pacific: ITU Partner Program Banquet Hall

1230-1400 Lunch

Break

1400-1530

Banquet Hall Level 1

Spectrum for Pacific Forum Mobile/FW WIFI/Satellite

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Smart Digital Pacific: ITU Rise of 4G-5G, Voice Managing Telecom Digital Partner Program Cont’d Applications and Transformation Projects

Voice/ Messaging/ IXPs

1230-1400 Lunch

Future of 2G/3G

Gateways & Ground Stations – SkyTel M.Session ZERO Touch Networks

1530-1600 Tea Break Level 1

1600-1730

1400-1530 DT for digital penetrations/ Open RAN/ Optical Networks AI

1730-1830

Debriefing activity/ Free

Debriefing activity/ Free

Wireless Development Forum Gigabit Access/WIFI/Last Mile by Satellite

Finance/Marketing Topics Mobile Economy/ Data

Pricing/ Countering Fraud

1530-1600 Tea Break Level 1

1830+ Closing Dinner Function and Social

1600-1730 CYBER SECURITY Banquet Hall

1730-1830

Debriefing activity/ Free

1830+ Evening Networking Function

PITA 27 AGM BUSINESS FORUM & EXPO 2023

WHO’S EXHIBITING

Huawei Technologies (PNG) Pvt Limited

Panamax Inc

Kumul Consolidated Holdings

Datec PNG Limited

PNG DataCo Limited

Kacific Broadband Satellites Ltd

IntelSat

Parcus Group

Netcraft Australia

Speedcast

Alibaba Cloud

Summa Networks

Quadima Holdings Limited

SES

SkyTel Telecommunications

Nambawan Supa For Everyone

National Airports Corporation

Globetek Infoway Pvt. Ltd.

Tourism Promotion Authority

D2UNet Pty Ltd

Channell Pty Ltd

Dept. Of ICT

Water PNG

PITA 27 AGM BUSINESS FORUM & EXPO 2023

PITA 27 Agenda: At A Glance: Day 1-2

DAY 1: MONDAY 29 MAY 2023

0800 + Registration Halo

0900-1030 CEO FORUM Level 1

1030-1100 Tea Break Group Photo Foyer

1100-1200

WELCOME & OPENING KEYNOTE Banquet Hall

1200-1230 INDUSTRY KEYNOTES FROM THE DIAMOND SPONSORS

1230-1400 Lunch

1400-1530 IN FOCUS 1: DIGITAL INNOVATIONS & TELCO REINVENTION Banquet Hall

1530-1600 Tea Break Level 1

Banquet Hal Level 1

Satellite Forum 1: Technical-Regulatory Submarine Cable Forum 1 framework for satellite broadband

1730-1830 Pre-tour of Exhibits Exhibit Area

1830+ Opening Function & Dinner Amphitheatre

DAY 2: TUESDAY 30 MAY 2023

0800-1500 Registration Halo

0900-0930 Hear from the PLATINUM SPONSORS Banquet Hall

0930-1030 Lightning Talks

1030-1100 Tea Break Foyer

1100-1230 PACIFIC ROUNDTABLE Banquet Hall

1230-1400 Lunch

1400-1530 Banquet Hall Level 1 Level 1

Satellite Forum 2 – Finance/Marketing/Legal All about the CLOUD New Capabilities and Imperatives for the Post Covid Updates Pacifica

1530-1600 Tea Break Level 1

1600-1730 Cont’d Satellite Wireless Defines Success Financial funding Forum 2 Huawei Managed Session Planning

1730-1830

Debriefing activity/ Free

1830+ Networking Dinner and Social

Stabilise Invest Grow

Kumul Consolidated Holdings’ vision is to lead progressive transformation across our portfolio of State-Owned Enterprises to generate strong economic and social returns and empower them  with the guidance, capabilities, and resources needed to sustainably grow and deliver high quality services to the people of Papua New Guinea.