Annual Conference 2023 – in person

Speakers

Chris Chapman President, International Institute of Communications; Chairman, Nihilent Australia Pty Limited

Chris Chapman was appointed President of the International Institute of Communications on 1 April 2016. He is also Chair of the IIC Nominations Committee.

Mr Chapman previously held the position of Chairman and CEO of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). He was appointed in February 2006 and was re-appointed for a 2nd five year term in October 2010 until April 2016. He was appointed an Associate Member of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission in September 2007.

Mr Chapman is a seasoned executive with experience in the media, broadcasting and film, internet, telecommunications, sports rights and infrastructure development worlds.

Before joining ACMA, Mr Chapman held a number of senior management positions with the Seven Network, Stadium Australia Management, Optus and Babcock & Brown. He has also been the Chairman of Film Australia and Sports Vision Australia, and a previous member of the National Film and Sound Archives’ Advisory Council.

Mr Chapman has a Bachelor of Laws and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of New South Wales and has completed the Harvard Business School AMP program.

Thursday 3 November 2022

07:30-09:00 By-invitation breakfast roundtable: 'Tackling harmful content online - developing effective policy and regulatory solutions’

As the world’s societies and economies continue to develop their activities on the Internet, a range of bad actors and bad behaviours have emerged, which need to be tackled.

While Internet platforms have developed their own approaches to ensure the safety of users, governments have also been experimenting with a range of sometimes very different policy and legislative solutions. While some good practices and early learnings are emerging, there are also some worrisome trends, with concerns raised by various stakeholders such as the UN about the use of online content regulations as a way to restrict speech and other freedoms in various countries.

A forward thinking and thoughtful policy exchange is necessary internationally to tackle the issues and find the most balanced and effective way forward.

Kindly sponsored by Google

Facilitator
Miriam Estrin, Senior Policy Manager, Google

Speakers
Vivek Krishnamurthy, Samuelson-Glushko Professor of Law and Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC), u Ottawa
Laura Berger, Lawyer, Canadian Civil Liberties Association
Dr Tobias Schmid, Director, Media Authority of North Rhine-Westphalia; Commissioner for European Affairs of the German Media Authorities

 

08:15 Registration & Networking for the Annual Conference

09:10 Welcome & Opening Address

Chris Chapman, President, International Institute of Communications
Ian Scott, Chairperson and CEO, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Elder Claudette Commanda

 

09:30 Striving for digital equity – policy, regulatory and technological approaches to drive digital transformation for all

Comparative international review of mechanisms to address coverage, connectivity, accessibility, affordability and relevance; unique challenges of serving indigenous communities

Moderator
Dr Andrew Barendse, Managing Executive, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Vodacom SA; Director, International Institute of Communications

Panelists include
Jane R Coffin, Chief Community Officer, Connect Humanity
Jacob Glick, Vice President Public Policy, TELUS
Björn Blondell, Head of Division, Market Development, Swedish Post and Telecom Authority (PTS)
Notachard Chintakanond, Executive Director of International Affairs Bureau, The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission of Thailand (NBTC)
Anna Brakey, Commissioner, Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) – see recording here

10:45 Networking Break

11:15 Keynote

The flood of misinformation and anger amplified by social media are contributing to polarisation and eroding trust in Canada’s public institutions. Catherine Tait discusses why trust is vital for our democracy and how the public broadcaster is building trust in Canada.

Catherine Tait, President and CEO, CBC/Radio-Canada

11:35 Broadband infrastructure and content convergence – transformation of the connectivity value chain

Online content needs connectivity – how is convergence of the two worlds evolving?

Moderator
Dr George Houpis, Partner, Frontier Economics

Panellists include
Joshua Korn, Head of Global Innovation and Technology Public Policy, Netflix
Robert Mourik, Commissioner, Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg)

12:45 Networking Lunch

14:00 Parallel Discussions: A. Spectrum decision-making for networks of the future 

A. Spectrum decision-making & networks of the future

Moderator
Elena Scaramuzzi, Head of Global Research, Cullen International

Panellists include
Bill Davenport, Senior Director, Technology and Spectrum Policy, Cisco Systems
Chris Woolford, Director of International Spectrum Policy, Ofcom, UK; Director, International Institute of Communications
James Cameron, Authority Member, Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA)
Emmanuel Neilz, Chief Technology Officer, Nokia
Tim Ringsdore, Chief Executive and Board Member, Jersey Competition Regulatory Authority (JCRA)

 

 

 

14:00 Parallel Discussions: B. News remuneration - safeguarding the continued availability of high quality domestic news 

B. News remuneration
– Safeguarding the continued availability of high quality domestic news
– Role of government: when to intervene, and responsibilities of the regulator
– Fair compensation: which type of regulation to adopt? (copyright, competition, some other form of media regulation…)

Moderator
Dr Derek Wilding, Co-Director, Centre for Media Transition, University of Technology, Sydney; President, IIC Australia Chapter

Panelists include
Professor Elisa Giomi, Commissioner, Autorità per le Garanzie nelle Comunicazioni (AGCOM)
Scott Shortliffe, Executive Director, Broadcasting, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
Rachel Curran, Public Policy Manager, Meta
Jason J Kee, Public Policy & Government Relations Counsel, Google
Farhan Mohamed, Co-founder & CEO, Overstory Media Group

15:30 Networking Break

16:00 Parallel discussions: A. Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities - ensuring that the security and resilience of  broadband and mobile networks is appropriate for current and future threats

A. Cybersecurity roles and responsibilities – ensuring that the security and resilience of  broadband and mobile networks is appropriate for current and future threats
– Evolving roles and responsibilities for regulators and industry
– Reducing supply chain risks
– Impact of Web 3.0, cryptocurrency and blockchain

Moderator
Ann LaFrance, Vice President, International Institute of Communications

Panellists include
Gerald McQuaid, Telecoms and Internet Security Director, Ofcom, UK
Kevin McNamee, Security Product Manager, Nokia
Greg Murray, Senior Vice President, Information Security & CISO, Rogers Communications

 

 

 

 

16:00 Parallel discussions: B. Gaming, virtual reality and the broader metaverse – regulatory & policy considerations

B. Gaming, virtual reality and the broader metaverse – regulatory & policy considerations

Moderator
Christopher Ferguson, Technology, Privacy and Cybersecurity Lawyer, Fasken

Panellists include
Kevin Chan, Global Policy Campaigns Strategy Director, Meta
Emmanuel Gabla, Membre du Collège, Autorite de Regulation des Communications Electroniques et des Postes (ARCEP), France
Meghan Chilappa, Policy Counsel, Access Partnership
Dr Allyson Leacock, Chairman, Barbados Broadcasting Authority; Director, National Transformation Initiative, Government of Barbados

16:00 Parallel discussions: C. Financing mechanisms to connect the 3 billion people who remain unconnected

C. Financing mechanisms to connect the 3 billion people who remain unconnected

Moderator
Adriana Labardini, LAC Policy Coordinator- Locnet Initiative, Rhizomatica; Director, International Institute of Communications

Panellists include
Jane R Coffin, Chief Community Officer, Connect Humanity
Maureen James, Community Investment Program Manager, Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA)
Natalie Campbell, Senior Director, North American Government and Regulatory Affairs, Internet Society (ISOC)

17:30 Close of day one Annual Conference

19:00 Drinks Reception & Gala Dinner at the Fairmont Château Laurier (Adam Room)

Friday 4 November 2022

07:30-0900 By-invitation breakfast roundtable: supporting content delivery networks (CDNs) and network infrastructure to promote the development of locally-relevant content, resources and tools.

Kindly sponsored by the Walt Disney Company

Facilitator
Dr Derek Wilding, Co-Director, Centre for Media Transition, University of Technology, Sydney; President, IIC Australia Chapter

Speakers include
Thomas Spiller, Vice President, Public Policy, Europe, Middle East & Africa, The Walt Disney Company
Peter S. Grant, Adjunct Professor, York University, Toronto, Canada
Selina Chadha, Director of Connectivity, Networks and Communications, Ofcom, UK
Dr George Houpis, Partner, Frontier Economics

08:15 Registration & Networking for Annual Conference

9:00 Welcome and Opening Remarks

Chris Chapman, President, International Institute of Communications

9:15 Competition in digital markets

International approaches to platform regulation; use of competition law; advertising and ad tech.

Moderator
Sean Kennedy, Partner, DT Economics LLP; Treasurer, International Institute of Communications

Panellists include
Matt Allison, Senior Public Policy Manager, Vodafone
George Houpis, Partner, Frontier Economics
Pedro Isaac Alcalá Berhouague, Head of the Digital Markets General Directorate, Federal Economic Competition Commission (COFECE), Mexico
Steve Reeder, Global Antitrust Lead, TikTok
Ramiro Camacho Castillo, Commissioner, Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), Mexico

10:30 Networking Break

11:00 Directions in privacy, data protection & artificial intelligence – international comparisons and collaboration

Use of cookies and tracking apps; use of metadata; international data flows and localisation

Moderator
Jacquelynn Ruff, Consulting Counsel, Wiley LLP, USA; Director, International Institute of Communications

Panelists include
Brent Homan, Deputy Commissioner for Compliance, Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada
Stéphanie Duquette, Executive Director – Legal Services and Chief Privacy Officer & Associate Corporate Secretary, CBC/Radio-Canada
Matthew Johnson, Director of Education, MediaSmarts
Christopher Ferguson, Technology, Privacy and Cybersecurity Lawyer, Fasken

12:15 Networking Break

12:45 Session 5: Climate change and sustainability – how will green and digital targets be achieved in parallel?

What role for regulation? What impact on telcom/tech/media sectors investment decisions?

Moderator
Chris Woolford, Director of International Spectrum Policy, Ofcom, UK; Director, International Institute of Communications

Panellists include
Annemarie Sipkes, BEREC Chair 2022; Director Telecommunications, Transport and Postal Services Department, Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM)
Sashieka Seneviratne, Director of Sustainability, Ericsson North America

14:00 Lunch & Networking (Close of Annual Conference)