February 2018

APT Newsletter

Asia-Pacific Telecommunity

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IMPORTANT NOTE

 

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    Upcoming Events   

3rd Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (APG19-3)

12 - 16 March 2018, Perth, Australia

APT will organize the 3rd Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (APG19-3) from 12 to 16 March 2018 in Perth, Australia. The meeting will be hosted by the Department of Communications and the Arts (DoCA), Australia with support from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The objectives of APG19-3 are as follows:

 

·         To review the results of APG19-2;

·         To review issues associated with each WRC-19 Agenda item and continue developing APT preliminary views based on input contributions from APT Members; 

·         To consider the results of ITU-R studies and relevant information provided by AWG in relation to WRC-19 Agenda items, and take necessary actions as appropriate; 

·         To review the activities of other regional organizations, in particular, their preliminary views/position with a view to fostering inter-regional cooperation; 

·         To undertake an initial review of issues related to RA-19 activities and develop a timetable for the development of harmonised APT Views; 

·         To review, as necessary, the Working Methods of APG in relation to mechanism in coordinating APT activities during CPM19-2, RA-19 and WRC-19;

·         To contribute, as appropriate, to the activities of APT Preparatory Group for PP-18 with respect to the issues under the purview of the APG; 

·         To review and revise, as appropriate, the APG work plan including the tentative schedule of meetings.

 

APG19-3 is expected to achieve the following outcomes:

 

·         Update of APT preliminary views on WRC-19 Agenda Items and issues associated with each WRC-19 Agenda Item; 

·         The provisional objectives and expected outcomes of APG19-4; 

·         Proposed modifications to Working Methods of APG, if required;

·         Contribution, if required, to APT Preparatory Group for PP-18; 

·         Revisions to the APG work plan for the preparation of WRC-19, if any.

 

Prior to APG19-3, APT will organize Training Workshop for International Conferences - for APG / WRC” from 8 to 9 March 2018 at the same venue.  

 

This training workshop is an activity under Capacity Building Programme of the APT, which aims to enable new participants to APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC (APG) / World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC) to understand the preparation process for APG / WRC including how to make proposals and to negotiate with others, etc. It will thus provide opportunities for participants to build their confidence in participating in APG / WRC and enjoy being part of the decision-making process. The details of the training workshop can be found in the Concept Note.  

Click here for more details about APG19-3.

Click here for more details about the Training Workshop.

 

23rd Meeting of APT Wireless Group (AWG-23)

9 - 13 April 2018, Da Nang City, Viet Nam

APT will organize the 23rd Meeting of APT Wireless Group (AWG-23) from 9 to 13 April 2018 in Da Nang City, Socialist Republic of Viet Nam. The meeting will be hosted by the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC), Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.

 

The work areas of AWG include spectrum arrangement and harmonization; spectrum monitoring; spectrum sharing studies; future development of IMT and many other emerging wireless technologies. During AWG-23, the Working Groups of the AWG will review the work progress on work items and develop outcomes based on decision taken at the meeting. 

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SATRC Workshop on Recent Trends and Technologies (5G and IoT)

7 - 9 May 2018, Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran

APT will organize the South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council (SATRC) Workshop on Recent Trend and Technologies (5G and IoT) from 7 to 9 May 2018 in Tehran, Islamic Republic of Iran. The workshop will be hosted by the Communication Regulatory Authority, Ministry of Information and Communication, Islamic Republic of Iran.

 

The SATRC Workshop on Recent Trend and Technologies (5G and IoT) is a part of the implementation of SATRC Action Plan Phase VI which was adopted at the 17th SATRC meeting held in 2016 in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The workshop will focus on the recent trends and technologies such as 5G and Internet of Things (IoT). The workshop will discuss in depth on various aspects on 5G and IoT including technical detail, policy and regulatory aspects, spectrum management and others. The workshop will assist the SATRC Members in their human resource development and provide opportunity for them to exchange knowledge and experiences with experts and speakers.

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30th APT Standardization Program Forum (ASTAP-30)

21 - 25 May 2018, Bangkok, Thailand

APT will organize the 30th APT Standardization Program Forum (ASTAP-30) from 21 to 25 May 2018 in Bangkok, Thailand.

 

The objective of ASTAP-30 is to promote, coordinate and harmonize telecommunication standardization activities across the Asia-Pacific region through regional cooperation. The experts will meet to enhance the level of expertise on standardization among the membership and expands the activities through practical contributions and solutions on the ICT issues in this region. ASTAP-30 will also include the Industry Workshop on Internet of Things which will be held on the first day (21 May 2018) of the Forum.

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Click here for  Tentative Calendar of APT Events For The Year 2018

No.

Title

Duration (day)

Tentative Schedule

Venue

Remarks

1.  

3rd Meeting of the APT Conference Preparatory Group for WRC-19 (APG19-3)

2+5

12-16 March

Perth,

Australia

2 days training

2.  

23rd Meeting of APT Wireless Group (AWG-23)

5

9-13 April

Viet Nam

 

3.  

SATRC Workshop on recent trend and technologies (such as 5G and IoT)

3

7-9 May

Islamic Republic of Iran

EBC- SATRC

4.  

30th APT Standardization Program Forum

(ASTAP-30)

5

21-25 May

Thailand

(APT)

 

5.  

10th Policy and Regulation Forum for Pacific

(PRFP-11)

1+3

28-31 May (tbc)

Fiji

1 day workshop

6.  

15th APT Telecommunication/ICT Development Forum (ADF-15)

3

11-13 June

 

Sri Lanka

 

7.  

3rd Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for PP-18 (APT-PP18-3)

4

18-21 June

Melbourne, Australia

 

8.  

Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Spectrum

2

26-27 June

Sri Lanka

EBC- SATRC

9.  

SATRC Workshop on Policy, Regulation and Services 

3

3-5 July

Nepal

EBC-J

10.           

Working Group of MC on APT Legal Instrument (WGMC-5)

2

17-19 July

APT Headquarters

 

11.           

Meeting of the SATRC Working Group on Policy, Regulation and Services

2

1-2 August

Maldives

EBC- SATRC

12.           

18th APT Policy and Regulatory Forum (PRF-18)

3

8-10 August

Bangladesh

Back-to-back with ITU event

13.           

4th Meeting of the APT Preparatory Group for PP-18 (APT-PP18-4)

4

27-30 August

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

14.           

APT Symposium on Spectrum Management

3

3-5 September

Philippines

 

 

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