[Chapter-delegates] Speaking opportunity - OECD Mobile Platforms Foresight Forum, 14 October 2011, Paris

[Constance Bommelaer]

Dear Members,

 

The OECD Secretariat has invited ISOC (coordinator if the Internet Technical
Advisory Committee) to participate to the Technology Foresight Forum it is
organizing in Paris (26 October (tbc), Paris) which will focus on "Evolving
mobile wireless platforms and applications". At this early stage, the OECD
is inviting for comments on the draft agenda (see below) and suggestions of
speakers. Member perspective is important so please let me know
(bommelaer at isoc.org) by 31 July any suggestions or comments you may have on
this agenda so we can consider them in developing our response. 

 

The Technology Foresight Forum is an annual event organized by the OECD
Committee for Information, Computer, and Communications Policy (ICCP) to
help identify opportunities and challenges for the Internet Economy posed by
technical developments.  Foresight Forums represent a collaborative effort
of policymakers from member and non-member governments, business, civil
society, and the Internet technical community.  They are a good opportunity
to give voice to stakeholders' concerns and create a constructive dialogue
between all relevant actors.

 

Draft Agenda of the 2011 OECD Mobile Platforms Technology Foresight Forum
(open for comments)

 

The forum will be divided into four sessions that will each focus on an
important element of mobile communications: 

1.	Platforms: There are significant developments in new networks, new
hardware manufacturing models, operating systems and integration of fixed
and wireless networks. Policy makers also need to consider spectrum,
allocated for long-term development, and the use of wireless to extend
broadband coverage, particularly in areas where it may be uneconomic to
extend fixed networks. These developments will shape the mobile landscape in
the years to come.
2.	Applications: The time that a mobile wireless device was only for
voice communication is long gone. Half of mobile telephones sold now, are
known as "smart" phones, capable of supporting a wide variety of Internet
based applications. Some governments are using mobile applications to
improve their services and interaction with their citizens. Many companies
are working on mobile money, which in some developing countries has become a
great success already. It is these applications that will create tremendous
innovation in the future.
3.	Machine to machine (M2M): Billions of devices will likely be
connected wirelessly in the future. Whether it is automobiles, smart grids,
smart cities or consumer electronics, the devices will communicate. M2M will
lead to significant changes in business models and be a key development in
meeting long term policy objectives from environmental management to aging
societies. 
4.	Content and Convergence: The Internet has enabled a vibrant market
for new content creation and access, from eBook and location based services
to audio and video. The convergence of services over fixed networks is now
increasingly happening on mobile networks. Content created using mobile
devices and content created for mobile devices open new opportunities and
challenges for the Internet economy.

 

Each of the sessions will feature four presentations of 15 minutes followed
by 30 minutes for discussion. There will be a single track so that attendees
can attend all sessions.

 

Useful links: 

ISOC fellowship to the OECD technology Foresight Forum:
https://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/oecd-fellowship/application.php

ISOC's engagement with the OECD:
http://www.isoc.org/pubpolpillar/community/oecd.shtml 

Internet Technical and Advisory Committee to the OECD:
http://www.internetac.org/ 

 

Thank you and best regards,

 

Constance Bommelaer

Director, Public Policy

Internet Society (ISOC)

www.isoc.org <http://www.isoc.org/>  

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