Case study
The 2nd Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference
13–14 May 2025 Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
Key Speakers Included
Senator the Honourable Dominic Smith
Minister of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence, Government of Trinidad & Tobago
Kurleigh Prescod
Chief Executive Officer, Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT)
Nigel Cassimire
Deputy Secretary-General and Head of Regional Policy Development, CTU
Guy Malone
CEO, Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, British Virgin Islands
Annie Baldeo
Executive Officer, Policy Planning and Economics, Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad & Tobago (TATT)
Kwan Wilson
Director of Spectrum Engineering, SMA Jamaica
Sidney de Weever
Head of Technical Division, Bureau of Telecommunications and Post, St. Maarten
Derek Khlopin
Deputy Associate Administrator for Spectrum Planning and Policy, NTIA
Eric Fournier
Director for Spectrum Planning and International Affairs, ANFR
Alex Kuehn
Head of Section, International & National Spectrum Management, BNetzA
Dickson Osuala
Head of Regulatory Affairs, Digicel Group
Kent Western
CEO, Telecommunications Services of Trinidad and Tobago
Simone Martin-Šulgan
Vice President and General Manager, Trinidad & Tobago, Cable & Wireless Communications
Ryan Johnson
Senior Director, Global Market Access & Government Affairs Lead, Latin America, Viasat
Zachary Blackburn
Americas Licensing and Regulatory Lead, Project Kuiper, Amazon
Jose Arias
Head of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Nokia
Jose Ayala
Director Spectrum Regulations - Americas, Ericsson
Hazem Moakkit
Vice President, Corporate & Spectrum Strategy, Intelsat
Ferran Font
Spectrum Policy Analyst, GSMA
Brian Carter
Founder & Managing Director, Westbury Global
Job titles correct at the time of the event
Event Partners
Event Sponsors
Event Summary
The 2nd Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference took place on 13 – 14 May 2025 in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago at the Hyatt Regency Trinidad, bringing together over 140 in-person participants.
Across 2 days, attendees had the opportunity to be involved in discussions on the key spectrum topics for the Caribbean region and beyond, through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, an exhibition area and much more.
With crucial discussion focusing on accelerating 5G rollout, enabling efficient spectrum use, bridging the digital divide, and strengthening regional collaboration on the agenda, the conference was a key platform to stay ahead of emerging trends and challenges in the Caribbean region.
Beyond the 10 high-level panels and presentations, the conference offered more than 10-hours of dedicated networking time, providing ample opportunity to connect with speakers and delegates.
What We Did
- Research and programme production, as well as liaison with the Telecommunitations Authority of Trinidad & Tobago, Caribbean Telecommunications Authority, industry knowledge partners and other relevant stakeholders
- Identification and invitation of speakers, as well as regular contact with those confirmed to organise the content and format of their contribution
- Sponsor outreach and management of 15 different level sponsors
- Venue research, liaison and management on-site
- Design of event branding and implementation across all conference elements, including the website, registration page, stage backdrop, and banners
- Marketing campaign; raising awareness for the event through email marketing, personal invitations and a social media strategy and translating these activities into registrations
- Website and registration platform design, implementation and management
- Registrations and delegate management
- Full AV set up and fulfilment, stage design and collaboration with suppliers to deliver live production as well as record all sessions to make available for delegates and others following the conference
- On-site presence at the event to coordinate all final technical and choreographic arrangements, catering organisation, welcoming of speakers and assistance to delegates
- On-site marketing including posting on social media and creating content such as an event day highlights reel and speaker interviews
- Exhibition area offered for sponsors and partners for further promotion of their products and services
- Organisation of an exclusive, invitation-only pre-conference dinner for speakers and sponsors of the conference, as well as selected top-level experts
- In-house photography coverage throughout the event
Event Gallery
Highlights
Testimonials
“I am always impressed with the outstanding organization and high level of professionalism of the Forum Global staff. The whole event ran smoothly with valuable discussions of important topics for our industry. I would like to recognize the work of Jordan Francombe and his colleagues for organizing such a brilliant Conference.”
Jose Ayala, Director Spectrum Regulations - Americas, Ericsson
“I especially appreciated the presence of many regulators and authorities from the region giving their perspective on each of the panels!”
Pedro Miranda, Analyst Americas, Cullen International
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