Telecom Operators of Small States Agenda for TeleForum 24 & Workshop Cyprus 18th to 20th May 2016 Amathous Beach Hotel, Limassol A representative from CYTA carrying a notice ‘TELEFORUM 2016’ will be at Larnaca, Cyprus International Airport to welcome you and guide you to your transport to the Amathous Beach Hotel, Limassol – sponsored by Cerillion and 2operate Hotel Accommodation on Bed & Breakfast basis: 17th May sponsored by Hansen Technologies 18th May sponsored by CCS Group 19th May sponsored by Huawei 20th May sponsored by Huawei
Tuesday 17th May 2000
Welcome Standing Cocktail Reception at Lighthouse Bar, Amathous Beach Hotel, sponsored by Separate Reality
Wednesday 18th May – WORKSHOP - RESERVED FOR TELEFORUM MEMBERS ONLY Demetra Conference Room & Audio Visual – sponsored by Huawei
0830
Registration
0915
Welcome and Housekeeping Chrysis Phiniotis – Manager Networks and Service Platforms, CYTA
0930
Knowledge Sharing / Teleforum Academy (attendance by all delegates) Sharing Cable Systems and Infrastructure – New Sales Channel or cost Savings Facilitator: Jón Ríkharð Kristjánsson – Chief Executive Officer, MILA
1000
Knowledge Sharing / Teleforum Academy (attendance by all delegates) Destiny, Drama, Deliberation Facilitator: Cyrille Joffre – Chief Technology and Information Officer, Sure (Guernsey)
1030
Coffee Break – sponsored by Abiba
1100
Knowledge Sharing / Teleforum Academy (attendance by all delegates) Margin Squeeze in Telecoms Facilitator: Stefan Briffa – Senior Manager, Regulatory Affairs, GO plc
1130
Knowledge Sharing / Teleforum Academy (in Demetra, Poseidon & Aphrodite Rooms) 3 topics – 3 round tables – delegates choose topic to attend – Facilitators 3 (A) Consumer Trends in Linear and Non-Linear TV Facilitator: Orri Hauksson – Chief Executive Officer, Siminn (B) Roam-Like-Home – Opportunities and Threats for Small Operators Facilitator: Arthur Azzopardi (C) Next Generation of Services for a Smart Home Facilitator: Costas Pantziaros, Head Service Platforms, CYTA
1205
Knowledge Sharing / Teleforum Academy (in Demetra, Poseidon & Aphrodite Rooms) 3 topics – 3 round tables – delegates choose topic to attend – Facilitators 3 (A) Consumer Trends in Linear and Non-LinearTV Facilitator: Orri Hauksson – Chief Executive Officer, Siminn (B) Roam-Like-Home – Opportunities and Threats for Small Operators Facilitator: Arthur Azzopardi (C) Next Generation of Services for a Smart Home Facilitator: Costas Pantziaros, Head Service Platforms, CYTA
1235
Buffet Lunch at Kalypso Restaurant, Amathus Beach Hotel - sponsored by Omnitele
1400
Knowledge Sharing / Teleforum Academy (attendance by all delegates) Diversifying on our Assets and Knowledge Facilitator: Jordi Nadal Bentade – Chief Executive Officer, Andorra Telecom
1430
Knowledge Sharing / Teleforum Academy (attendance by all delegates) Equivalence of Input – Facilitator: Marc Petulowa – POST Luxembourg
1500
Benchmarking - SESSION FOR BENCHMARKING GROUP PARTICIPANTS REFER TO ANNEX A Lianne Azzopardi – Marketing & Business Development Executive, Gibtelecom
1500
Discussion - SESSION FOR OTHER PARTICIPANTS – REFER TO ANNEX A Chairperson: Eddie Saints – Chief Executive, Sure (Guernsey)
1530
Coffee Break – sponsored by Abiba
1600
Knowledge Sharing (in Demetra, Poseidon & Aphrodite Rooms) 3 topics – 3 round tables - delegates choose attendance - Facilitators: 3 (A) Modernization of Mobile Radio Access Network with SRAN Technology Facilitator: Zois Papadopoulos, Radio Access Network, CYTA (B) Leveraging IMS Services to Capitalize Customer Portfolio Facilitator: Niki Ioannou, Business Market, CYTA (C) FTTH Rollout in Cyprus Facilitator: Elena Kattirdji, Line Access Network, CYTA
1635
Knowledge Sharing (in Demetra, Poseidon & Aphrodite Rooms) 3 topics – 3 round tables - delegates choose attendance - Facilitators: 3 (A) Modernization of Mobile Radio Access Network with SRAN Technology Facilitator: Zois Papadopoulos, Radio Access Network, CYTA (B) Leveraging IMS Services to Capitalize Customer Portfolio Facilitator: Niki Ioannou, Business Market, CYTA (C) FTTH Rollout in Cyprus Facilitator: Elena Kattirdji, Line Access Network, CYTA
1705
Close of Workshop
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1915
Assemble in Hotel Lobby
1930
Welcome dinner at Limanaki (outdoor) fish restaurant at Amathus Beach Hotel - sponsored by Hansen Technologies with pre-dinner address (10 mins) by Daniel Ask Rühmann, Sales Director
Thursday 19th May - TeleForum 24
(Demetra Conference Room & Audio Visual – Sponsored by Huawei) 0830
Registration
0900
Welcome Address Christos Patsalides – Chairman of the Board of Directors, CYTA
0915
Opening Address Michalis Achilleos – Chief Executive Officer, CYTA
0930
Meeting Arrangements Chrysis Phiniotis – Manager Networks and Service Platforms, CYTA
0945
Confirmation of Proceedings of TeleForum 23 and Adoption of Meeting Agenda Joe Busietta –TeleForum Consultant
0950
Cyta: Business Intelligence Landscape Stavros Panayiotou, Information Services – Business Intelligence Systems, Cyta
1020
Coffee Break – sponsored by Blue TC
1035
The Evolving Role of Wholesale Arthur Azzopardi – Chief Corporate Strategy & Business Development Officer, GO plc
1105
5G – Technology, Status of Standardization and Future Outlook Thor Jes Thorisson – Technology Strategist, Siminn
1135
Presentation by Sponsor: Video Stream Everywhere, Better Connected World Song Limin - Chief Strategy, Huawei CEE & Nordic Region (30 mins)
1205
World Class Network – No More, No Less! Jan Ziskasen – Chief Executive Officer, Faroese Telecom
1235
Discussion Chairperson: Graeme Millar – Chief Executive Officer, JT Global
1300
Official Group Photograph – sponsored by Huawei
1320
Buffet Lunch – Kalypso Restaurant, Amathus Beach Hotel Sponsored by Symsoft
1430
Presentation by Sponsor: BSS/OSS All in One Solution (or not) - Claus Rasmussen, VP Product Development, Hansen Technologies (20 mins)
1450
Major Developments in Regulation and Implications for Small States Marc Petulowa – Commercialization and Development, POST Luxembourg
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1520
Changes on Customer Behaviour through Tariff Plans Carles Casadevall Soler – Chief Roaming & International Officer, Andorra Telecom
1550
Coffee Break – sponsored by Blue TC
1620
Presentations by Sponsors: Networks Design with Predictive Analytics Mikko Valtonen, Marketing and Business Development Manager, Omnitele (10 mins)
1630
Fraud and Security Risks in the Operator Signaling Network – How to Safeguard your Business and your Customers Petter Näslund, Vice President Product Management, Symsoft (10 mins)
1640
Discussion Chairperson: Martin Peronnet – Chief Executive Officer, Monaco Telecom
1710
Close of Meeting
1845
Assemble in Hotel Lobby
1900
Departure by Coach to Hadjiantonas Winery at Pareklisia village in Limassol for Wine Tasting and Gala Dinner - sponsored by Huawei with pre-dinner address (10 mins) Open ROADS to A Better Connected World by Li Junfeng – President of CNBG, Huawei CEE & Nordic Region
2245
Return by Coach to Amathus Beach Hotel
Friday 20th May - TeleForum 24 (Demetra Conference Room & Audio Visual – Sponsored by Huawei) 0855
Welcome Chrysis Phiniotis - Manager Networks and Service Platforms, CYTA
0900
The Challenges and Opportunities presented to Telco Operators in Competitive Small Market Economies Eddie Saints – Chief Executive, Sure (Guernsey)
0930
Manx Telecom’s Journey from being Private Equity Owned to being a Public Company Gary Lamb – Chief Executive Officer, Manx Telecom
1000
The Risks and Opportunities Associated with Market Consolidation in Small States Daragh McDermott – Director Corporate Affairs, JT
1030
Coffee Break – sponsored by Charles Russell
1100
Presentation by Sponsor: Software Defined Service Provider - (20 minutes) Kory Logan, Sales & Marketing Director/David Franjoso, Technical Lead - CCS Group
1120
New Insourced IT System on Open Source, for Better Efficiency and Independence Martin Peronnet – Chief Executive Officer, Monaco Telecom
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1150
Presentations by Sponsor: Launch and monitor VoLTE/VoWiFi with a software platform designed for smaller operators. Reduce cost, less complexity, easy integration and real time network analytics. Göran Mannerstråle CEO, Polystar System AB (10 mins)
1200
Discussion Chairperson: Tim Bristow – Chief Executive Officer, Gibtelecom
1230
Teleforum Business Update – SESSION FOR TELEFORUM MEMBERS ONLY Tim Bristow - Chief Executive Officer, Gibtelecom
1300
Lunch – Kalypso Restaurant, Amathus Beach Hotel Sponsored by Polystar
1415
Enable your Network for IoT – An opportunity for Smaller Operators Jonas Sundborg – Chairman of the Board, Alands Telekommunikation Ab
1445
Presentation by Sponsor How a Software Initiative can Encourage Free Thinking Throughout an Organisation Nick Jennings – Chief Executive Officer, Separate Reality (10 mins)
1455
Internet of Things – How Secure is the Infrastructure Foundation for the Future ? Jón Ríkharð Kristjánsson - Chief Executive Officer, MILA
1525
Coffee Break – sponsored by Charles Russell
1545
CYTA: Class5 Transformation Loizos Christofi – Fixed Communications Network, CYTA
1615
Final Discussion on the Presentation Topics Chairperson: Michalis Achilleos – Chief Executive Officer, CYTA
1645
Next meeting - Announcement by Host Telco of Teleforum 25 Topics for Next Meeting - Joe Busietta – Teleforum Consultant
1715
Close of meeting
1845
Assemble in Hotel Lobby
1900
Departure by Coach for “Cypriot Traditional Meze” dinner at “Forsos Tavern” in Mouttayiaka village, sponsored by CCS Group with pre-dinner address (10 mins) Food For Thought by Kory Logan Sales & Marketing Director
2245
Return to Amathus Beach Hotel Saturday 21st May 2016 Transport from Amathous Beach Hotel to Larnaca Airport Sponsored by Cerillion and 2operate
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ANNEX A
WEDNESDAY AT 1500 HOURS SESSION FOR BENCHMARKING GROUP PARTICIPANTS
Company Andorra Telecom CYTA Foroyatele Gibtelecom Tele-Post Siminn Mila JT Post Luxembourg GO Monaco Telecom
Country Andorra Cyprus Faroe Islands Gibraltar Greenland Iceland Iceland Jersey Luxembourg Malta Monaco
WEDNESDAY AT 1500 HOURS DISCUSSION - SESSION FOR OTHER PARTICIPANTS
Company Alands Telecom Cabo Verde Telecom Guyana T & T Manx Telecom San Marino Telecom Sure Telesur
Country Aland Islands Cabo Verde Guyana Isle of Man San Marino Guernsey Suriname
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