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(37)
Adrian Cannon
Senior Legal Counsel at Fox Sports Australia
Adrian Cannon is the Senior Legal Counsel at Fox Sports Australia, providing legal guidance on broadcasting and media rights.
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 2019 and led the US delegation.
Angel Fu
Associate at Clifford Chance, Australia
Angel Fu is an Associate at Clifford Chance in Australia and the winner of the IIC’s Future Leaders’ Competition 2019, recognized for her work on platform regulation.
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 of 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.
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 issues affecting the technology sector.
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.
Chris Woolford
Director of International Spectrum Policy at Ofcom, UK
Chris Woolford is the Director of International Spectrum Policy at Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, managing international spectrum policy matters.
Clare Sumner CBE
Director of Policy at BBC
Clare Sumner CBE is the Director of Policy at the BBC, responsible for shaping and implementing the broadcaster's policy strategies.
Cordel Green
Executive Director at Broadcasting Commission Jamaica
Cordel Green is the Executive Director of the Broadcasting Commission Jamaica, responsible for regulating and monitoring the country's broadcasting services.
Craig McMurtrie
Editorial Director at Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Craig McMurtrie is the Editorial Director at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, responsible for guiding the editorial standards and content across 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, overseeing the company's global public policy strategies.
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.
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, 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 South Africa, Chair of the IIC South Africa Chapter, and a Director at the International Institute of Communications.
Dr Derek Wilding
Co-Director, Centre for Media Transition at University of Technology, Sydney
Dr Derek Wilding is the Co-Director of the Centre for Media Transition at the University of Technology, Sydney, and President of the IIC Australia Chapter.
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, managing the company's regulatory and institutional affairs.
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 Stephen Unger
Senior Advisor at Flint Global, UK
Dr Stephen Unger is a Senior Advisor at Flint Global in the UK and a Director at the International Institute of Communications, with expertise in regulatory strategy and policy.
Edward Zhou
Vice President Global Public Affairs at Huawei
Edward Zhou is the Vice President of Global Public Affairs at Huawei, responsible for the company's global public affairs strategies.
Fanny Hidvégi
European Policy Manager at Access Now
Fanny Hidvégi is the European Policy Manager at Access Now, advocating for digital rights and privacy 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.
Jacquelynn Ruff
Consulting Counsel at Wiley Rein LLP
Jacquelynn Ruff is a Consulting Counsel at Wiley Rein LLP and a Director at the International Institute of Communications, specializing in international communications law and policy.
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, focusing on internet governance and policy.
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, focusing on 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 regulatory compliance and consumer protection.
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.
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, involved in regulatory oversight of the communications sector.
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 the company's public policy engagement in the European Union.
Patricia Cooper
Vice President, Satellite Government Affairs at SpaceX
Patricia Cooper is the Vice President of Satellite Government Affairs at SpaceX, overseeing regulatory and policy matters related to the company's satellite initiatives.
Ramiro Camacho Castillo
Commissioner at Federal Institute of Communications (IFT), Mexico
Ramiro Camacho Castillo is a Commissioner at the Federal Institute of Communications 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 solutions for the company's global operations.
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.
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's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, leading policy development in digital and media sectors.
Tim Cowen
Partner at Preiskel & Co LLP
Tim Cowen is a Partner at Preiskel & Co LLP and serves as a Director at the International Institute of Communications, specializing in competition law and regulatory matters.
Yih-Choung Teh
Group Director, Strategy and Research at Ofcom, UK
Yih-Choung Teh is the Group Director of Strategy and Research at Ofcom, the UK's communications regulator, overseeing strategic planning and research initiatives.
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.