Asia-Pacific Telecommunity

APT Symposium on Inclusive Connectivity

11 September 2023 - 12 September 2023
Bangkok, Thailand (Hybrid)

The Asia-Pacific Telecommunity (APT) organized the APT Symposium 2023 on Inclusive Connectivity from 11 to 12 September 2023 in Bangkok, Thailand. APT Symposium 2023 was held with physical attendance as well as virtual/online participation through Zoom meeting platform (i.e., hybrid meeting). The Symposium was hosted by the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC), Thailand.

The theme of this symposium was inclusion and connectivity, which are key pillars of the APT Strategic Plan for 2021-2023. The objectives of this Symposium was to discuss and facilitate regional cooperation on the following issues but not limited to:

Policy and regulatory implications and actions required with regard to emerging issues in the field of connectivity and innovation
General policy and regulatory requirements, as necessary:
- Analysis of impacts of new technology and service at the national and regional levels;
- Sharing of best practices and experiences in handling new policy issues among Members.

Additionally, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is also organizing the Regional Development Forum for Asia-Pacific (RDF-ASP) in close collaboration with APT. This event will follow the APT Symposium, running from 13 – 15 September 2023, in the same venue.