The Forum Global and Global Spectrum Series team have been reflecting on a busy 2024 so far, whilst preparing for the next wave of events.

 

We wanted to share a quick summary and provide an opportunity to catch up on the Global Spectrum Series events that have taken place, which includes two events exclusively focused on cellular technology.

 

10th Latin America Spectrum Management Conference

 

After being postponed in 2023 due to WRC-23, Forum Global and our hosts, ANATEL Brazil, welcomed our speakers and delegates to Brasila in February this year. The conference was the first opportunity for stakeholders to gather and discuss the outcomes of WRC-23 in the Latin America region. 

Featuring a stunning setting for the pre-conference dinner, as well as a networking cocktail reception kindly hosted by Intelsat and a networking breakfast by Chicas TIC, there was plenty of time for informal discussion amongst our delegates and speakers. You can view the highlights from the event day here.

 

10th Asia Pacific Spectrum Management Conference

 

For its 10th anniversary, the Asia Pacific conference had the pleasure of visiting a new destination with the event kindly hosted by the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, Indonesia and Telkom University in Jakarta, Indonesia. 

Welcoming more than 200 delegates in-person and over 1000 online, we heard keynote speeches and interactive panel discussions across the 2 days on spectrum management within the region and beyond, and had the honour of welcoming Minister Budi Arie Setiadi of the Ministry of Communication and Informatics, Indonesia as a speaker. 

Watch some of the highlights here.

Keep informed about the next event here. 

 

The Inaugural Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference

 

The launch of our Caribbean Spectrum conference was a great success, with a turnout of 150 attendees participating in-person and an additional 200 following the livestream. The event, kindly hosted by SMA Jamaica, featured more than 50 speakers across 9 panel sessions and 3 keynote speeches. Networking opportunities, such as a pre-conference dinner kindly hosted by Viasat, and a networking reception following the first day of proceedings, allowed time for informal discussion and debate amongst delegates, with entertainment kindly provided by one of the partner organisations, Sennheiser. 

Catch up with this event vlog.

Keep informed about the next event here. 

 

19th European Spectrum Management Conference

 

Returning to Brussels for its 19th year, the event was once again a focal gathering point for industry leaders, policymakers, and experts eager to delve into and explore the latest developments shaping the future of spectrum management in Europe and beyond.

The conference opened with keynote presentations from prominent figures, including Renate Nikolay, from the European Commission; Tonko Obuljen from BEREC; and Mario Maniewicz from ITU. Their speeches set the stage for discussions on the evolving landscape of spectrum management and the importance of coordinated efforts at the EU level in the 10 sessions that followed throughout the 2 days.

Hear from some of our speakers and delegates on their key takeaways from the conference in this video.

The next edition will return to Brussels on 18-19 June 2025. Receive the first event announcements by signing up here.

 

The 11th Latin America Spectrum Management Conference

 

Senior-level policymakers and industry leaders from the Latin America region and beyond were able to pick up the conversation not long after the 10th Latin America Spectrum Management Conference in Merida, Mexico at the 11th Latin America Spectrum Management Conference.

Hosted by IFT Mexico at the Hyatt Regency Merida, the fully in-person event ran alongside the CITEL PCC.II meeting, bringing together leading voices in spectrum management for more than 9 sessions on key spectrum topics.

Visit the event website to find out more about this event and sign up to keep informed about the next edition.

 

Global Spectrum Series 2024

 

 

In addition to the Global Spectrum Series, Forum Europe and Forum Global have also hosted two events exclusively focused on cellular technology, including:

 

The European 5G Conference 2024

 

Taking place in January, The European 5G Conference provided the opportunity to hear from high-level policymakers and industry stakeholders on key themes such as investment, security, sustainability, emerging business models, and connectivity, and welcomed more than 50 high-level policy and industry speakers to join the discussions.  

The next edition will return to Brussels on 28-29 January 2025. Stay tuned for event updates by signing up here.

 

The 6G Global Summit 2024

 

Held as a hybrid event, both in-person at the Pullman St. Pancras in London and virtually, the summit explored the path to 2030 and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead in the realm of 6G connectivity. We were delighted to host over 150 attendees in person, with more than 400 delegates joining us online. The summit provided a unique platform for global leaders to collaborate, share insights, and collectively shape the future of 6G. As we move toward hyper-connected networks, the discussions will continue to influence the trajectory of 6G development worldwide - keep informed about the next event here.

Enjoy some of the highlights from the summit and hear from some of our speakers.

 

Upcoming Events

 

There’s plenty still to come for the rest of 2024, make sure to stay up to date by signing up to our newsletter! Take a look at a quick overview of what’s happening:

• 13th Americas Spectrum Management Conference | October 1-2
• 9th Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference | 6-7 November
• 8th MENA Spectrum Management Conference | To Be Confirmed

 

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We hope to see you at an event very soon. In the meantime, learn more about the Global Spectrum Series.

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