Broadband Access: Overcoming Barriers
Intercontinental Resort Tahiti
12-14 September 2007
Papeete, Tahiti, French Polynesia
International Headliner to speak at Opening Plenary:
| Claire Paponneau Executive Vice President, France Telecom. |
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Featured speakers include:
Jean-Philippe de Jong
Head of Regional Office, Pacific Region, European Investment Bank
Ernie Newman
Chief Executive, Telecommunications Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ)
Savenaca Vocea
Australasia/Pacific Islands Liaison, ICANN Global Partnership
Sam Taufao
IT Manager, Secretariat of the Pacific Community
Robert Walp
President Emeritus, GCI
The seminar will focus on the development of broadband access and the means to overcome challenges in remote Pacific Island nations. A program rich in timely topics will include satellite and undersea cable services to the Pacific Islands, technical infrastructure and the adaptation of wireless applications, ICT trends, as well as developmental issues with a focus on affordability, finance and viable solutions. See the program schedule for details.
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PTC’08
PTC'08: Telecom with Vision
30th Anniversary Conference
13-16 January 2008
Hilton Hawaiian Village Beach Resort and Spa
Honolulu, Hawaii USA
This year’s theme, Telecom with Vision, will focus on the dramatic impact of interactive video and user-created content on telecommunications networks, markets and regulatory policy throughout the Asia-Pacific regions and around the world.
Online registration is available now!
Early Bird Registration - Receive the lowest discount registration rates now through 31 August.
All of the details for PTC’08 are online at www.ptc.org/ptc08
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PTC Pavilion at PTC’08
Networking facilities, meetings and exhibits
The PTC Pavilion is the exciting new networking and meeting arena planned for PTC’08 for everything from electronic scheduling to one-on-one meeting table arrangements. This new arena will re-organize the traditional exhibition hall to include space for custom meeting room cubicles, meeting tables, displays and demonstrations and of course, exhibit space in a new modular format. These changes are based on many positive suggestions from attendees to better facilitate networking and meeting activities at the conference. The PTC Pavilion will be the most effective and convenient place for you to access all PTC’08 participants.
You can book using the PTC’08 online registration system or contact the Secretariat:
tel: +1.808.941.3789; fax +1.808.944.4874; email: ptcreg@ptc.org
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PTC’08 Online Meeting Scheduler
Following on last year’s introduction, an improved online meeting scheduling system will be available to registered participants prior to and during PTC’08. The system will allow you to conveniently contact participants, plan meeting times and venues as well as book meeting rooms and tables in the PTC Pavillion.
The system is being provided by Stealth, Inc. and will be available for use by mid- September. This system will allow registered conference attendees, networkers and those arranging business meetings, a convenient and efficient means to connect. The system is included in the conference and networkers registration fees or may also be accessed through a separate fee. You can use the PTC’08 online registration system to secure your access now.
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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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By-Laws Review Committee Formed
At its 16 May teleconference meeting, our Board of Governors approved the establishment of a Committee to review our current Bylaws. The Board felt it was timely to undertake this review as we now have the benefit of several years of experience with the new Bylaws and have weathered some challenging transitions, as have many of our members.
The Review Committee has been asked to gather input, review proposed modifications and bring back their recommendations to the Board of Governors for its consideration.
For the membership of the committee, more information regarding proposals to-date and how you can provide input, please click through here.
more...
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PTC Development SIG (Special Interest Group)
Growing out of a “Birds of a Feather” session at the PTC’07 conference this past January, a group of about 20 PTC members and interested parties have continued lively discussions by group email on PTC’s role in development issues. Started by Board of Governors Executive Secretary, Robert Walp, the revival of this Special Interest Group is bringing together those with interests across the Asia-Pacific region in telecommunications and development.
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Eye on Trends
CommunicAsia 2007: Mobile broadband systems and services featured.
by: Mark Hukill, PTC Senior Advisor
CommunicAsia has come of age. The event in Singapore this past June provided a view of the significant push in Asia for initiatives related to broadband access, the move to an all IP environment as well as increasing services opportunities. The conference and exhibition gave special prominence to mobile systems and services development including mobile TV and IPTV.
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New Members
| LIRNEasia | July 2007 |
| Proximo Systems | July 2007 |
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Members Hotbox
Arbinet has announced the appointment of former Deutsche Telekom Vice President, Ken Robinson, as Vice President, Strategic Development for Europe, Middle East and Asia.
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New books
On Six Dollars to America: A Tale of Adventure, Courage and Reward
by: Meheroo Jussawalla. An autobiographical memoir by a much honored long-time PTC member. http://www.amazon.com/Six-Dollars-America-Adventure-Courage/dp/1419641816
Advances in Underground Pipeline Design, Construction and Management
by: Jey K. Jeyapalan. Documents lessons learned over 35 years working on more than 300 projects worldwide. http://home.earthlink.net/~jkjeyapalan/intro/
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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.
Asia Mobile Device Management Forum 2007
6-7 August 2007; Mumbia, India
PTC members kindly quote EN-discount: PTC to receive 10% discount.
OSP EXPO 2007
28-30 August 2007; San Jose, California, USA
Submarine Networks World 2007
3-5 September 2007; Singapore
PTC members will receive 15% discount on non-member conference registration.
Wireless China - Industry Summit
5-6 September, 2007; Beijing, China
PTC members kindly quote EN-discount: WI985PC to receive 15% discount.
Asia Telecoms Business Intelligence Forum 2007
10-11 September 2007; Singapore
PTC members kindly quote EN-discount: PTC to receive 10% discount.<br />
Asia MobileTV Congress 2007
11-13 September 2007; Hong Kong
PTC members will receive 15% discount on non-member conference registration fee.
APSCC 2007 Satellite Conference & Exhibition: “Asia – Ready for Challenge”
18-20 September 2007; Bangkok, Thailand
PTC members will receive 20% discount on non-member conference registration fee.
Vietnam International Communications Summit & Expo 2007 (Vietnam Comm07)
19-22 September 2007; Hanoi, Vietnam
Free Online Pre-registration and Free Vietnam Telecom Market Report are available for PTC members.
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.
Telecoms World India 2007
27-29 November 2007; New Delhi, India
PTC members will receive 15% discount on non-member conference registration fee.
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
Click here for complete list of industry events
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