PITA NGN Forum November, 2017

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1 PITA NGN Forum November, 2017 We would like to thank the following sponsors: GOLD SPONSOR: TELSTRA. SILVER SPONSOR: INTELSAT, EUTELSAT. SUPPORTING SPONSOR: KACIFIC, BLUE ARCUS. more to add TENTATIVE PROGAM DAY 1 MONDAY 20 NOV: DEVELOPMENTS FOR DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION & UBIQUITOUS NETWORKS 0815am: Registration opens 0855am: Everyone seated. 0900am-1030am: Session 1: Opening Remarks followed by Country presentations 1.1 Opening and welcome remarks PITA Vice President; Loyley Ngira Presentations from country operators on new development case studies, digital transformation and, towards ubiquitous networks 1.2 Our Telekom presentation 1.3 FSM Telecom presentation Joe Johnny, VP Operations and Engineering, FSM Telecom 1.4 Tonga Communications Corporation presentation Iki Tuitavake, CTO, Tonga Communications Corp 1100am-1230pm: Session 2: Country presentations 2.1 Telecom development in Guam + Proposals to host PITA 22 nd AGM Liezl Balan, Docomo Pacific, Guam 2.2 Vodafone Fiji presentation Andrew Kumar, CTO, Vodafone Fiji Ltd 2.3 Pacific Island country presentation 2.4 Pacific Islands country presentation 1400pm-1530pm: Session 3.0: Practical case studies, contributions and keynotes for developments in Digital transformation and ubiquitous networks

2 3.1 Implementing new LTE services at Teletok Tokelau, A case study: recent implementation of the new LTE network, drivers, technology, business case and how the new services has impacted on Tokelau Tealofi Enosa, Teletok Tokelau 3.2 Country case presentation on 4G implementation and NGN Diversity; how do these upgrades fare up to a disaster and emergency 3.3 5G & IoT Technologies developments and Impacts Ashish Narayan, ITU Asia Pacific Regional Office 3.4 Operator Strategies for Digital Transformation. How can CSPs survive and strive in a digitalized world? This presentation will help spark some ideas by looking at the changing customer demand and some success factors for CSPs (communications service providers) to remain relevant - To share uniquely observed insights & best practices globally on network monetization, and to explore some key strategies being deployed by CSPs in unlocking new revenue opportunities. Amanda Hu, NOKIA 1600pm-1730pm: Session 4.0: Panel Discussion what do operators need/face with new opportunities in digital transformations and digital economy Evening: social evening networking DAY 2 TUESDAY 21 NOV: NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND EMERGING CHALLENGES 0855: Everyone seated 0900am-1030am: Session 5.0: Financial Inclusion getting everyone to participate 5.1 Successful Strategies for Mobile Money Mobile money and advanced data offerings have transformational power to improve the quality of life for citizens in the Pacific through financial inclusion and access to information. Telecoms have a unique position among national institutions to bring these services to market and can generate sizable returns with well thought out strategies. This presentation aims to discuss strategies and ideas on delivering a return on telecom investments in data networks like LTE, and to discuss the benefits of mobile money on both citizens and the overall telecom business. Vani Manian; ALEPO 5.2 Mobile Operator mobile money presentation 5.3 Presentation by BANK active in Mobile Banking 5.4 Presentation by Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme on the financial inclusion social economic developments, returns and mobile money case studies.

3 1100am-1230pm: Session 6.0: Interconnection new opportunities, challenges and risks 6.1 Cloud Contents and Interconnection Strategies This presentation aims to provide a better understanding of interconnection, roles and benefits POPs such as Equinix PoP in Sydney, showing ways Carriers can improve the latency and performance to cloud and content, in order to have better performing networks for their end users. Jocelyn Bateman, Equinix 6.2 IP Carrier Interconnect a sure way to reach mobile subscribers This presentation will discuss the current eco systems in IPX interconnect between carriers and to share the progress of the new innovations in this sector particularly, security functions of the network and to brainstorm how carriers can monetize the technology. After this presentation delegates should be able to understand the value of the carrier interconnect, and be able to make informed decision. Colin Li, Syniverse 6.3 IP Hijacking and fraud risks 6.4 Regional roaming Concept for Pacific Islands A discussion on the concept of a regional mobile roaming at zero roaming fee amongst PITA members. Loyley Ngira, CEO, Our Telekom (PITA Vice President) 1400pm-1530pm: Session 7: Growing data innovations & monetisations 7.1 4th Wave Defining the monetization trends in the mobile industry. Mobile Industry has been undergoing a significant transformation in the last five years. Consumers are using more data services but revenues for operators are starting to face pressure. 4th Wave thesis captures the dilemma and opportunity for the operators. This talk will take a look at what is happening around the globe with data monetization and how are operators adapting the shifts in the ecosystem where Internet players and startups have become the driving force. We will look at the basic thesis, progress to-date, use-cases, and explore the roadmap for future services Chetan Sharma, CEO, Chetan Sharma Consulting 7.2 Presentation by Telstra Corporation 7.3 Industry and country presentation 7.4 Industry and country presentation 1600pm-1730pm: Session 8: Fixed networks: strategies and role in changing landscape 8.1 Keynote presentation on fixed wire networks future and roles Mothilal De Silva, CEO Telecom Fiji 8.2 Industry innovations and technologies 8.3 Country case presentation FTTx/DSL+

4 8.4 Regulatory perspectives Evening [free night/ group package to outing] DAY 3 WEDNESDAY 22 NOV: THE CONNECTED WORLD 0815: Registrations open 0855: Everyone seated 0900am-1030am: Session 9.0: Chief Guest, Keynote Address and Reports 9.1 Keynote address by Chief Guest 9.2 Welcome by PITA President Sione Veikoso (Tonga Communications Corporation) 9.3 Keynote Report 9.4 Keynote report 9.5 Vote of Thanks (George Samisoni, PITA Executive Committee Member) Group Photo 1100am-1230pm: Session 10.0: Submarine Cable Connectivity Report and projects 10.1 Status report on Connectivity and Benchmarks Ashish Narayan, ITU 10.2 Regional interconnectivity and benefits (FINTEL) (to be confirmed) 10.3 New submarine cable projects 10.4 Industry innovations 1400pm-1530pm: Session 11.0: Next Generation Satellite innovations for Pacific 11.1 Next Generation HTS (High Throughput Satellites) for Pacific This presentation will share on how HTS are used by different service providers to enable more smart users to come on board the digital world, and connecting the Pacific using the Intelsat H3 (HTS) for connectivity to remote communities across the globe, rapid, scalable and efficient roll-out of sites in rural areas, and discussing on case studies of how next-

5 generation of high-throughput satellites are being used by fixed and mobile network operators in many parts of the world. Robert Suber, Intelsat 11.2 SES Networks and O3B mpower Constellation This presentation will highlight the SES Networks acquisition and integration of O3b, and the new O3b mpower Constellation for new capacity/services from SES Networks with new low latency to all in the Pacific. Alan Cheng, O3B 11.3 Industry / country presentation (To be updated shortly) 11.4 Industry Presentation 1600pm-1730pm: Session 12.0: Breakouts and Bilateral 12.1 CEO Forum (venue Skylodge Conference room TBC) Evening: Dinner Function DAY 4: STRATEGIES FOR TELECOMS IN THE NEXT 5 TO 10 YEARS [PITA/ITU] DAY 5: STRATEGIES FOR TELECOMS IN THE NEXT 5 TO 10 YEARS [PITA/ITU]

WHO S SPEAKING AT THE NGN FORUM 2017

WHO S SPEAKING AT THE NGN FORUM 2017 Cloud and Content Interconnection Strategies Jocelyn Bateman has a CCIE and Network Engineering background. She has spent many years designing networks for Australian