The International Institute of Communications (IIC) hosted its 50th Annual Conference on October 9-10, 2019, in London, UK. This milestone event brought together global leaders, policymakers, and industry experts to discuss the evolving landscape of communications and media in an era of rapid technological change.
The conference addressed critical topics such as the implications of digital convergence, governance in the online world, digital transformation strategies, spectrum management, and the balance between innovation and regulation. Sessions included discussions on content rights, cross-border e-commerce, and the role of artificial intelligence and machine learning in policy and regulation.
Attendees had the opportunity to engage in interactive breakout sessions, keynote conversations, and panel debates. Notable speakers included Catherine Tait, President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada; Craig McMurtrie, Editorial Director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation; and Denis O’Brien, Chairman of Digicel Group. The event also featured a reception at the House of Lords, providing ample networking opportunities.
The conference was designed for professionals in the communications, media, and technology sectors, including regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and academics. It offered a platform to explore the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements and to shape the future of communications policy and regulation.
Speakers(65)
Adrian Cannon
Senior Legal Counsel at Fox Sports Australia
Adrian Cannon is the Senior Legal Counsel at Fox Sports Australia, providing legal advice and support for the sports broadcaster.
Adriana Labardini
LAC Policy Coordinator- Locnet Initiative at Rhizomatica
Adriana Labardini Inzunza is an independent public interest lawyer and consumer rights expert, focusing on bridging the digital divide and promoting rural and indigenous connectivity.
Ambassador Grace Koh
US Representative to the International Telecommunication Union World Radio Conference (ITU WRC-2019) and Head of Delegation
Ambassador Grace Koh served as the US Representative to the International Telecommunication Union World Radio Conference (ITU WRC-2019) and led the US delegation.
Andrea Jelinek
Chair at European Data Protection Board
Dr. Andrea Jelinek became head of the Austrian Data Protection Authority on January 1, 2014, and has been Chair of the European Data Protection Board since 2018.
Andrew Barendse
Managing Executive, Public Policy & Regulatory Affairs at Vodacom SA
Dr. Andrew Barendse is Head of Regulatory Affairs at Vodacom SA, responsible for managing all regulatory issues in South Africa.
Angel Fu
Associate at Clifford Chance, Australia
Angel Fu is an Associate at Clifford Chance in Australia and was the winner of the IIC’s Future Leaders’ Competition 2019.
Ann LaFrance
Partner and Co-Chair, Global Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP
Ann LaFrance is a Partner and Co-Chair of the Global Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Practice at Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, and serves as Vice President at the International Institute of Communications.
Bojana Bellamy
President at Centre for Information Policy Leadership
Bojana Bellamy is the President of the Centre for Information Policy Leadership, leading global privacy and data protection initiatives.
Bruno Soria
Associate Director at NERA Economic Consulting
Dr. Bruno Soria is an Associate Director in NERA’s Communications, Internet, and Media Practice, advising on economics, regulation, and strategy of telecommunications and digital services.
Camilo Alberto Jiménez Santofimio
Commissioner at Commission for Communications Regulation of Colombia (CRC)
Camilo Alberto Jiménez Santofimio is Commissioner at the Commission for Communications Regulation of Colombia (CRC).
Carlos Rey-Moreno
Local Access Policy and Regulation Coordinator at Association for Progressive Communications
Carlos Rey-Moreno holds a PhD in Electrical Engineering and coordinates the Policy and Regulatory work of the Association for Progressive Communications.
Cate Nymann
Senior Manager, Government Affairs & Public Policy at Cisco Systems
Cate Nymann is a Senior Manager for Government Affairs & Public Policy at Cisco Systems, focusing on policy engagement and advocacy.
Catherine Tait
President and CEO at CBC/Radio-Canada
Catherine Tait serves as the President and CEO of CBC/Radio-Canada, overseeing the national public broadcaster's operations and strategic direction.
Chen-Ling Hung
Professor at National Taiwan University
Professor Chen-Ling Hung is Director of the Graduate Institute of Journalism at National Taiwan University and served as Commissioner of the National Communications Commission from 2016 to 2020.
Chris Chapman
Former President at International Institute of Communications
Chris Chapman was President of the International Institute of Communications from 2016 to 2024 and is Chairman of Nihilent Australia Pty Limited.
Chris Woolford
Director of International Spectrum Policy at Ofcom, UK
Chris Woolford is the Director of International Spectrum Policy at Ofcom, UK, managing international spectrum policy and coordination.
Clare Sumner CBE
Director of Policy at BBC
Clare Sumner CBE is the Director of Policy at the BBC, overseeing policy development and regulatory affairs for the British public service broadcaster.
Cordel Green
Executive Director at Broadcasting Commission Jamaica
Cordel Green is the Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission Jamaica, overseeing the regulation of broadcasting services in Jamaica.
Craig McMurtrie
Editorial Director at Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Craig McMurtrie is the Editorial Director at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, responsible for guiding the editorial policies and content strategies of the organization.
David Fares
Vice President, Global Public Policy at The Walt Disney Company
David Fares is the Vice President of Global Public Policy at The Walt Disney Company, leading public policy strategies and engagement.
Denis O’Brien
Chairman at Digicel Group
Denis O’Brien is the Chairman of Digicel Group, a telecommunications company operating in the Caribbean, Central America, and Asia Pacific regions.
Derek Wilding
Co-Director at Centre for Media Transition, University of Technology, Sydney
Dr. Derek Wilding is Co-Director of the Centre for Media Transition at the University of Technology Sydney.
Doreen Bogdan-Martin
Director, Telecommunication Development Bureau at International Telecommunication Union (ITU)
Doreen Bogdan-Martin is the Director of the Telecommunication Development Bureau at the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), leading global initiatives for telecommunication development.
Dr Andrew Barendse
Managing Executive, Regulatory Affairs at Vodacom SA
Dr Andrew Barendse is the Managing Executive for Regulatory Affairs at Vodacom SA, managing regulatory strategies and compliance.
Dr Derek Wilding
Co-Director at Centre for Media Transition, University of Technology, Sydney
Dr Derek Wilding is the Co-Director of the Centre for Media Transition at the University of Technology, Sydney, and serves as President of the IIC Australia Chapter.
Dr Ian Walden
Professor at Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London
Dr Ian Walden is a Professor at the Centre for Commercial Law Studies, Queen Mary University of London, specializing in information and communications law.
Dr Mario Girasole
Vice President for Regulatory, Institutional and Press Relations at TIM Brasil
Dr Mario Girasole is the Vice President for Regulatory, Institutional and Press Relations at TIM Brasil, overseeing regulatory affairs and institutional relations.
Dr Martin Cave OBE
Visiting Professor at London School of Economics
Dr Martin Cave OBE is a Visiting Professor at the London School of Economics, specializing in regulatory economics and competition policy.
Dr Robert Pepper
Head, Global Connectivity Policy and Planning at Meta
Dr Robert Pepper is the Head of Global Connectivity Policy and Planning at Meta, leading connectivity and technology policy activities.
Dr Stephen Unger
Senior Advisor at Flint Global, UK
Dr Stephen Unger is a Senior Advisor at Flint Global, UK, providing strategic advice on regulatory and policy issues, and is a Director at the International Institute of Communications.
Edward Zhou
Vice President Global Public Affairs at Huawei
Edward Zhou is the Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Huawei, leading the company's global public affairs and policy initiatives.
Fanny Hidvegi
Europe Policy Manager at Access Now
Fanny Hidvegi is Access Now’s Europe Policy Manager, developing the organization's European policy strategy and managing the EU office.
Fanny Hidvégi
European Policy Manager at Access Now
Fanny Hidvégi is the European Policy Manager at Access Now, focusing on digital rights and policy advocacy in Europe.
Gita Sorenson
Managing Director at GOS Consulting Limited
Gita Sorenson is the Managing Director of GOS Consulting Limited, providing strategic consultancy services in the communications sector.
Helani Galpaya
CEO at LIRNEasia
Helani Galpaya is the CEO of LIRNEasia, a think tank focused on information and communication technology policy and regulation in Asia.
Isolde Goggin
President at International Institute of Communications
Isolde Goggin is the President of the International Institute of Communications and the former Chairperson of the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission of Ireland (CCPC).
Jacquelynn Ruff
Consulting Counsel at Wiley Rein LLP
Jacquelynn Ruff is a Consulting Counsel at Wiley Rein LLP, providing legal and regulatory advice, and is a Director at the International Institute of Communications.
Jean-Jacques Sahel
Chair at IIC UK Chapter
Jean-Jacques Sahel is the Chair of the IIC UK Chapter and a Director at the International Institute of Communications.
Jenni Sargent
Managing Director at First Draft
Jenni Sargent is Managing Director of First Draft, responsible for the overall leadership and strategic development of the organization's work and partnerships.
Jeremy Godfrey
Executive Chairperson at Coimisiún na Meán, Ireland
Jeremy Godfrey has over 30 years of regulatory, government, and business experience in the communications, technology, and online sectors.
Julie Brill
Corporate Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Privacy Officer, Global Privacy and Regulatory Affairs at Microsoft Corporation
Julie Brill holds the position of Corporate Vice President, Deputy General Counsel, and Chief Privacy Officer at Microsoft Corporation, leading global privacy and regulatory affairs.
Lisa Felton
Head of Data, Services and Consumer Regulation at Vodafone Group
Lisa Felton is the Head of Data, Services and Consumer Regulation at Vodafone Group, overseeing data governance and consumer regulatory matters.
Lord Clement-Jones CBE
Liberal Democrat Spokesman for Digital in the House of Lords; Former Chair at House of Lords Select Committee on AI
Lord Clement-Jones CBE is the Liberal Democrat Spokesman for Digital in the House of Lords and formerly chaired the House of Lords Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence.
Magnus Brooke
Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at ITV PLC
Magnus Brooke is Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs at ITV plc with overall responsibility for ITV’s policy and regulatory strategy and its interaction with UK and European regulators and government.
Mark Lichtenhein
Chairman at Sports Rights Owners Coalition
Mark Lichtenhein is the Chairman of the Sports Rights Owners Coalition, representing the interests of sports rights holders globally.
Nomonde Gongxeka-Seopa
Councillor at Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA)
Nomonde Gongxeka-Seopa is a Councillor at the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), involved in regulatory decision-making.
Ondrej Socuvka
Senior EU Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager at Google
Ondrej Socuvka is the Senior EU Public Policy and Government Affairs Manager at Google, managing public policy and government relations in the EU.
Patricia Cooper
Vice President, Satellite Government Affairs at SpaceX
Patricia Cooper is the Vice President of Satellite Government Affairs at SpaceX, managing regulatory and policy matters related to the company's satellite initiatives.
Philip Marsden
Bank of England; HMT Digital Competition Expert Panel
Dr. Philip Marsden is Professor of Law and Economics at the College of Europe, Bruges, and has various UK government roles, including Deputy Chair of the Bank of England’s Enforcement Decision Making Committee.
Prapanpong Khumon
Dean, School of Law at University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce
Assistant Professor Prapanpong Khumon is Dean of the School of Law at the University of the Thai Chamber of Commerce, Thailand.
Ramiro Camacho Castillo
Commissioner at Federal Institute of Communications (IFT), Mexico
Ramiro Camacho Castillo is a Commissioner at the Federal Institute of Communications (IFT) in Mexico, overseeing regulatory matters in the telecommunications sector.
Richard Allan
Vice President Policy Solutions at Facebook
Richard Allan is the Vice President of Policy Solutions at Facebook, focusing on developing policy strategies and solutions for the platform.
Richard Hooper
Chairman at Broadband Stakeholder Group UK
Richard Hooper CBE has devoted his career to the converging worlds of telecoms, media, and technology.
Richard Hooper CBE
Chairman at Broadband Stakeholder Group UK
Richard Hooper CBE is the Chairman of the Broadband Stakeholder Group UK, leading initiatives to advance broadband infrastructure and policy in the United Kingdom.
Robert Pepper
Head, Global Connectivity Policy and Planning at Meta
Robert Pepper is the Head of Global Connectivity Policy and Planning at Meta, leading connectivity and technology policy activities.
Roger Taylor
Chair at Centre for Data Ethics & Innovation (CDEI), UK
Roger Taylor is the Chair of the Centre for Data Ethics & Innovation (CDEI) in the UK, overseeing ethical considerations in data and technology.
Rosa Barcelo
Partner at McDermott Will & Emery
Rosa Barcelo is a Partner at McDermott Will & Emery, with nearly 20 years of experience in European data protection and privacy.
Sonia Jorge
Executive Director at Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI)
Sonia Jorge is the Executive Director of the Alliance for Affordable Internet (A4AI), advocating for affordable internet access globally.
Stephen Unger
Senior Advisor at Flint Global
Stephen Unger is a Senior Advisor at Flint Global and a Director at the International Institute of Communications, with expertise in regulatory strategy.
Stephen Unger (Dr)
Senior Advisor at Flint Global
Dr Stephen Unger is a Senior Advisor at Flint Global, providing strategic advice on regulatory and policy issues, and is a Director at the International Institute of Communications.
Steve Song
Specialist in ICT in Africa; Fellow at Mozilla Foundation
Steve Song is a researcher and advocate for affordable access to communication infrastructure in Africa, and a 2019 Fellow at the Mozilla Foundation.
Susannah Storey
Director General, Digital and Media Policy at Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), UK
Susannah Storey is the Director General for Digital and Media Policy at the UK Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), overseeing digital and media policy development.
Tim Cowen
Partner at Preiskel & Co LLP
Tim Cowen is a Partner at Preiskel & Co LLP, specializing in competition law and regulatory matters, and serves as a Director at the International Institute of Communications.
Tom Hooper
Film Director
Tom Hooper is the Oscar-winning film director of The King’s Speech, Les Misérables, and The Danish Girl. He is currently working on the feature film version of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s musical Cats.
Yih-Choung Teh
Group Director, Strategy and Research at Ofcom, UK
Yih-Choung Teh is the Group Director of Strategy and Research at Ofcom, UK, leading strategic planning and research initiatives for the communications regulator.
Event Details
- Date
- October 8-10, 2019
- 3 days
- Location
- 🇬🇧 London, United Kingdom
- County Hall - Westminster Bridge
- Audience
- Professionals in communications, media, and technology sectors, including regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and academics.