The International Institute for Communications enables the balanced, open dialogue that shapes the policy agenda for the telecoms, media and technology industries.
The International Institute for Communications enables the balanced, open dialogue that shapes the policy agenda for the telecoms, media and technology industries.
Rohit Talwar, CEO of Fast Futures joined experts from industry, regulatory authorities and government to discuss how policy can keep pace with the issues raised by artificial intelligence, and what the considerations might be.
This two-day event in Brussels, hosted by the Belgium Institute for Postal Services and Telecommunications (BIPT), examined the regulatory frameworks around AI and algorithms.
AI is now a key issue in regulatory and policy circles, with a multitude of reports, commentary and academic papers weighing in on the principal question: does AI need regulating at this stage in its development, or at least in the near future?
This two-day discussion in Miami, hosted by Squire Patton Boggs, will examine the key components and regulatory frameworks that can enable the development of an effective digital economy. Registration is now open.
The IIC is pleased to announce that next year's Communications Policy and Regulation Week will be held in Mexico City, from 8-11 October. Further details will be announced soon.
Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, EVC & CEO of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) joined a lineup of eminent keynote speakers at the Telecommunications and Media Forum.
A few words from the President
Chris Chapman, President, talks about how the IIC creates value for its members.
This two-day discussion will examine the key components and regulatory frameworks that can enable the development of an effective digital economy. Registration is now open here.
Among a line-up of high profile regulators, government representatives and industry giants, Mr Talwar kicked off two days of stimulating debate on AI and the future digital single market. See photos here.
For Europe to lead in AI it must lead in ethical standards. It is a pre-requisite that we create an environment of trust by design. Dr Ieva Martinkenaite, Vice President of Telenor Research and Head of Telenor-NTNU AI-Lab / Start IoT shares her viewpoint in her recent blog.
The latest issue of InterMedia is now available to read here.
Confirmed Speakers for Brussels include:
Andreas Tegge (Dr)
Head of Global Public Policy, SAP SE
Antonio Nicita (Prof)
Commissioner, Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM), Italy
Cornelia Kutterer
Senior Director, EU Government Affairs, Privacy and Digital Policies, Microsoft
Fiona Taylor
Head of International Public Policy, Verizon
Geza Sapi (Dr)
Economist, Chief Economist Team, DG Competition, European Commission
Giovanni Buttarelli
European Data Protection Supervisor
Ieva Martinkenaite (Dr)
Vice President of Telenor Research, Head of Telenor-NTNU AI-Lab / Start IoT
Jean Paul Simon (Dr)
Director, JPS Public Policy Consulting
Nick Wallace
Senior Policy Analyst, Center for Data Innovation/ITIF
Peter Alexiadis
Partner, Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher LLP; Trustee, International Institute of Communications
What TMT Professionals say about the IIC
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Ajit Pai Chairman, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
"It is the perfect way to get in touch with the different stakeholders of the industry and have an open dialogue about issues that in other circumstances everyone may not feel comfortable talking about."
Antonio Garcia Zaballos Telecommunications Lead Specialist – Leader of the Broadband Programme, Institutions for Development (IFD), Capital Markets and Finance (CMF), IADB
"Over the past twenty years the IIC has set milestones in the convergence of telecoms, media and technology which has been witnessed by international key players from industry, institutions and academia."
Augusto Preta CEO, IT Media Consulting
"As always, IIC does a tremendous job facilitating substantive exchange, and really outstanding networking between industry and regulators. I look forward to our ongoing participation at the events!"
Eric Loeb Senior Vice President, International External and Regulatory Affairs, AT&T
"The IIC is a truly unique association and enables an open, expert-based and non-partisan dialogue that shapes the policy agenda for the telecommunications, media and technology industries."
"IIC provides a rare opportunity to hear candid self-assements of the regulators and exchange equally candid views of the industry and academics, which is exactly what we need in this age of changing alliances and political landscapes."
Kyung-Sin Park Director, Public Policy, Professor, Korea University School of Law
"Our partnership with the IIC has been hugely beneficial. There is no better platform than IIC’s TDMF to exchange insights and hear from industry leaders about how they tackled the various challenges facing the ICT sector."
Mohammed Ali Al-Mannai President of Communications Regulatory Authority of Qatar
"At IIC events I hope to strengthen ties with other countries outside the Ibero-American Regulators Platform and to enrich the exchange of experiences, and learn from others."
Oscar Reyes Peña Chairman of the Chilean audio-visual regulator CNTV
"The IIC’s forums and conferences are excellent opportunities for regulators and industry players to network. The forums in particular provide a platform for candid exchange of views on common challenges and good practices among fellow practitioners."
Mr Tan Kiat How CEO of the InfoComm Media Development Authority, Singapore
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We hold at least five international events a year including the Annual Conference, the Telecommunications and Media Forum series and the International Regulators Forum, exclusively for regulators.
Latest InterMedia Articles
Members automatically receive InterMedia, the IIC's quarterly journal. It reviews key developments in telecommunications and media policy, regulatory affairs, emergent ICT trends and, especially, the impact of the internet across the entire ecosystem. InterMedia is a rich resource of articles, reports and interviews and the contents reflect the IIC's on-going discussion themes. Here are some open access articles available to read in full.
A New Model for Media Regulation
Decoding 'Digital DNA'
Young, Safe & Free
Zero-Rating Behaviour
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