Pacific Telecommunications Council

CONTENTS:
From the Mobile Device of the Executive Director
PTC'08
Mid-Year 2007 Seminar in Tahiti a Success!
Board of Governors Election
PTC’08 Sponsorships

Bylaws Review Committee

Chair Named for the Development Special Interest Group (SIG)

Industry Events

  PTC Sponsors  

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PTC Members´ Bulletin

October 2007

From the Mobile Device of the Executive Director

Sharon Nakama
Sharon Nakama
Executive Director
Aloha! PTC is on track for a successful year with new activities and initiatives that are building toward the fulfillment of the mission of our organization. more…
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PTC'08 Telcom With Vision

PTC’08

PTC'08: Telecom with Vision
30th Anniversary Conference
13-16 January 2008
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa
Honolulu, Hawaii  USA

President’s Message …
Remarkable as it seems, PTC’08 will mark our 30th Pacific Telecommunications Conference!
more…

Program Chair’s Message…
PTC’08 returns with a tremendous slate of great speakers.  more…

Online Registration is available now!  Best discount rates apply prior to 31 October.

Senior executives, policy makers and specialists are Featured Participants at PTC'08.

See all the Program Details on the PTC website.

       Great Additional Features at PTC'08:

  • Networker Registration Option
  • Meeting-Scheduler-Only Registration Option
  • PTC Pavilion
  • Online Meeting Scheduler
  • Address the Press @PTC'08
  • Sponsorships

        Learn more…

All of the details for PTC’08 are online at www.ptc.org/ptc08

Photos from PTC'07

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Mid-Year 2007 Seminar in Tahiti a Success!

Presentations are now available for download.

PTC's engagement and representation in telecommunications development in the Pacific Islands was exemplified in the success of the Mid-Year Seminar in Tahiti,12-14 Sept.   Many thanks to all who participated and a very special thanks to seminar host and sponsor OPT French Polynesia and Advisory Council member Maui Sanford in particular for their outstanding hospitality. We also would like to say a very special thank you to sponsors France Telecom, Alcatel-Lucent, and GCI for their generous support of this event. more…

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Board of Governors Election

There are 7 seats (half of the 14 member BG) up for election for two-year terms to begin January 2008. Details on the election and criteria sought for those serving on the BG can be found in the nomination information letter sent to all members from the Succession Planning Committee (SPC) on 14 September.

  • Nomination deadline: 12 October
  • Ballots distributed: 22 October
  • Ballot return deadline: 09 November

Self nominations are welcome.  Completed nomination forms [MSdoc or PDF] are to be returned by email attachment to spc@ptc.org

 

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PTC’08 Sponsorships

Sponsorships for PTC’08 are now being accepted.  Take advantage of this high-profile opportunity to promote your organization before thousands of industry leaders who matter in telecommunications and ICT in the Pacific region.  A wide range of opportunities is available from delegate items and receptions to corporate partnerships.  Let us help you tailor your participation with a package that fits your promotional needs and visibility requirements.  Show your support for PTC and gain valuable exposure for your organization with a PTC’08 sponsorship.  Please contact Sharon Nakama, Executive Director, for additional information and to set up your sponsorship today!

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Bylaws Review Committee

The Bylaws Review Committee continues with discussions on proposals for changes relating to the composition of the governing bodies of PTC and other organizational matters to improve the efficacy of the Council.

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Chair Named for the Development Special Interest Group (SIG)

Stephanie Rolfe has agreed to Chair the PTC Development SIG. The group currently includes 22 PTC members including three Board of Governors and four Advisory Council members.

more…

 

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Industry Events


Look for exclusive member discounts


MEMBERS ONLY: Log in here to view full descriptions of industry events and publications including exclusive member discount codes.

Broadband World Forum Europe 2007
8-11 October 2007; Berlin, Germany
PTC members are entitled to a 30% discount on conference programming.  To register, please use this link: http://www.iec.org/events/2007/bbwf/register/vip_reg.html


SATCON 2007
10-11 October 2007; New York, New York, USA
PTC members kindly quote discount: 27SG516 to receive 20% discount.

Capacity Asia 2007
October 29-30 2007; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
PTC members are entitled to a 15% discount.

Capacity Europe 2007
12-13 November 2007; Amsterdam, Holland
PTC members are entitled to a 15% discount.

Telecoms World India 2007

27-29 November 2007; New Delhi, India
PTC members will receive 15% discount on non-member conference registration fee to PTC members.

Broadband World Forum Americas 2007
3-6 December 2007; Sao Paulo, Brazil
PTC members are entitled to a 30% discount on conference programming.  To register, please use this link: http://www.iec.org/events/2007/bbwf/register/vip_reg.html

Mobility World Congress & Exhibition
4-6 December 2007; Hong Kong

ChinaTel Summit 2008
11-12 January, 2008; Honolulu, HI, USA

17th ITS Biennial Conference
24-27 June, 2008; Montreal, Canada

Click here for complete list of industry events

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