Tuesday, 15 October
15:00 – 15:20
Why QoE is important to digital and connectivity objectives, and how crowdsource data can help
Telecom network connectivity with high Quality of Experience (QoE) is critical to digitalisation. Independent and standardised end-to-end connectivity data enables regulators, policymakers and operators to advance their digital and connectivity objectives. Opensignal, a leading crowdsourcing provider, shares examples of its methodology and experience on the topic.
Speaker:
Matthew Harrison-Harvey, Interim Vice President of Government and External Affairs, Opensignal, United Kingdom
15:25 – 15:45
5G policy and its implications for Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs)
This presentation will examine the impact of 5G policy on Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs), focusing on how emerging 5G technologies and regulatory frameworks affect their operations. The session will cover key policy developments and their implications for MVNOs’ business models and competitive strategies. Attendees will gain insights into the opportunities and challenges that 5G presents for MVNOs, including potential enhancements in service offerings, market positioning, and customer engagement. The presentation aims to provide a thorough understanding of how 5G policies are reshaping the MVNO landscape and what steps operators can take to leverage these changes for growth and innovation.
Speaker:
Futoshi Sasaki, Deputy General Manager of Strategy and Business Development – MVNO, Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ), Japan
15:50 – 16:10
Social-Cultural Sustainability in People-centered City Governance
This thematic group focuses on developing quantifiable indicators for measuring social and cultural sustainability in urban governance. As part of the U4SSC initiative, the project aims to balance social-cultural, economic, and environmental sustainability by creating a digital decision support system to assist cities in integrating social and cultural factors into their governance models.
Speaker:
Arne Ingebrigtsen, CEO, City of Kristiansund
16:15 – 16:35
How global Minimal Interoperability standards (MIMs) can help cities and communities of any size make the best of digital investments
This session will provide concrete examples from the ground on how minimal interoperability helps cities and communities procure and deploy emerging technologies, regardless of size and resource. As data and digital services become central to delivering a safe, inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous future for citizens, local administrations face severe challenges when procuring and maintaining digital systems. From planning to safety, optimizing service delivery is key, and various technologies—such as artificial intelligence, digital twins, the metaverse, and the Internet of Things—are touted as necessary next steps. However, how can these advancements be integrated amidst numerous legacy systems, traditional staff organization, and contracts that limit future flexibility, all while resources are scarce? Additionally, what about the political decision-making power and the needs of citizens? Minimal Interoperability Mechanisms (MIMs), a new ITU standard (Y.4505), describe how systems can collaborate across the complexities of cities and communities without locking administrations into a single system or vendor.
Speaker:
Martin Brynskov, Founding Board Director, Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities (OASC)