Events

In this issue: a connectivity partnership between the US and Africa, the EU’s attempts to increase domestic production of clean tech and why AI companies should be spending a third of their resources on safety testing. Plus, upcoming IIC events

In this issue: A digital trade deal at the WTO, Apple’s back taxes and nuclear-powered datcentres. Plus all the forthcoming IIC events

TMF Sydney took place on 15 and 16 August 2023. The discussions covered key issues in Australia, including proposals to combat misinformation, the Online Safety Act, the new National Anti-Scam Centre and AI

All the upcoming IIC events, including our Annual Conference in Bogota, and more Chapter meetings than ever before

The approach to regulating satellite technology was the topic for debate as 31 members gathered online on 3 August for the latest Small Nations Regulators Forum. SNRF Chair TIM RINGSDORE summarises

Between 3 and 5 July 2023, the IIC held its first ever event in Mongolia, hosted in Ulaanbaatar and commissioned by the Communications Regulatory Commission of Mongolia (CRC). Our director general, LYNN ROBINSON, reflects on an eventful five days

Over 150 policymakers attended Communications Policy and Regulation week in Cologne, Germany, with the IIC Annual Conference taking place on 18 and 19 October 2023. Debates covered AI regulation, the digital divide, digital rights and copyright, competition, media freedom and governance. RUSSELL SEEKINS was there

The annual IIC Asia Digital Communications and Media Forum was held on 11 and 12 February in Seoul, South Korea. It was attended by policymakers from across the globe, with a focus on policies being adopted and considered in Asia. The agenda included digital infrastructure investment, content, online safety and AI policy. Report by RUSSELL SEEKINS

The IIC Asia Forum 2024 took place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia on 5 and 6 February with discussions covering the investment environment, WRC-23, digital trade agreements, opportunities for the creative industries and the regulation of AI.  CRISTINA MURRONI reports

Hosted by Millicom and the Inter-American Development Bank, the annual IIC Latin America and Caribbean Forum took place for the first time in Panama City, Panama on 16 and 17 May. CRISTINA MURRONI reports on debates covering digital infrastructure, the creative economy and AI

Regulators and policymakers gathered in Brussels on 12 and 13 March for the IIC’s annual Europe Forum. On the agenda were the Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act, and the impact of GDPR four years after its introduction. RUSSELL SEEKINS offers a flavour of the debate

Regulators and policymakers from Africa, the Caribbean and Europe gathered in Gaborone on 11 and 12 September. The discussion centred on a range of policy challenges, including new media and media literacy, AI, connectivity and infrastructure security. Report by RUSSELL SEEKINS

The IIC Annual Conference was held in Bangkok on 4 and 5 November, bringing together regulators and policymakers from 42 countries to debate the major digital policy challenges. RUSSELL SEEKINS summarises the main talking points

The last IIC event of 2024, the North America Digital Communications and Media Forum was held in Washington, DC on 3 and 4 December, hosted by Verizon. Representatives of the communications industry, regulators and policymakers got together to compare notes and debate the most pressing issues. CRISTINA MURRONI summarises the debate

The North America forum was held in Washington, DC on 5 and 6 December 2023. The forum focused primarily on regulatory issues in the US and discussions included US government policies, net neutrality, internet governance, responsible AI and spectrum. The debates were led by policymakers from North America and Europe

The second meeting of the Caribbean Chapter took place online on 26 September 2024. Panellists discussed AI ethics and governance, cybersecurity and data protection and the implications for the Caribbean region. Report by BARTLETT MORGAN