31st Annual Conference and Trade Exhibition (CANTO 2015)
2015-07-26 - 2015-07-31
CANTO’s 31st Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition to Focus on “Improving Lives Through Broadband Innovation”
CANTO will hold its 31st Annual Conference & Trade Exhibition (CANTO 2015) at the Hyatt Regency in Miami, Florida, 26th -31st July, 2015. CANTO 2015 will focus on the theme “Improving Lives through Broadband Innovation”.Caribbean ICT stakeholders, including CANTO members, are expected to be involved in important discussions that will take place in 2015… more

Scholarship: Distance-learning course on "Formulation of telecommunications projects"
2015-08-17 - 2015-08-21
Offered by:
National Telecommunication Research and Training Institute of Peru [INICTEL-UNI] and National University of Engineering of Peru

Type of Course:
On-line

Date(s):
September 21, 2015 – October 16, 2015

Number of scholarships:
12 scholarships (Professional Development Scholarship Program)

Deadline for presentation of candidacies:
August 21, 2015 – Washington, D.C., United States of America

Scholarship: Master Class on "Telecommunications Regulation in the European Union"
2015-08-17 - 2015-09-04
Offered by:
Cullen International

Type of Course:
On-site

Date(s):
October 27, 2015 – October 29, 2015

Number of scholarships:
Cullen offers one scholarship covering the registration fee, travel, and hotel; and one scholarship covering the registration fee

Deadline for presentation of candidacies:
September 4, 2015 – Washington, D.C., United States of America

Scholarship: Distance-learning course on "Regulation of telecommunications and media"
2015-08-17 - 2015-09-11
Offered by:
Blas Pascal University

Type of Course:
On-line

Date(s):
September 24, 2015 – October 23, 2015

Number of scholarships:
12 scholarships (OAS/CITEL)

Deadline for presentation of candidacies:
September 11, 2015 – Washington, D.C., United States of America

11th Caribbean Internet Governance Forum
2015-08-26 - 2015-08-28
The Caribbean Internet Governance Forum (CIGF) is a regional, multi-stakeholder forum initiated by the CTU and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Secretariat in 2005 to coordinate a regional approach to Internet Governance…. more

ICT Week British Virgin Islands
2015-09-28 - 2015-10-01

CaribNOG 13
2017-04-18 - 2017-04-19
CaribNOG will be hosting its thirteenth regional gathering, CaribNOG 13 in Bridgetown, Barbados on Apr 18th-19th 2017. CaribNOG13 follows on the heels of a very successful CaribNOG12 in Sint Maarten that was part of Internet Week Sint Maarten.
CaribNOG is a critical forum on the region’s technology landscape for rich technical discussions where we seek to better position the Caribbean to address critical technology challenges and issues and to collaboratively derive relevant solutions. CaribNOG13 is expected to draw industry experts from across the region and around the world to the beautiful island of Barbados.

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Meeting of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force
2019-07-18 - 2019-07-19 | Hyatt Regency Trinidad, 1 Wrightson Road, Post of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
This meeting will review progress on actions related to the 2019 Action Plan of the Task Force, assess the status of issues and preparatory matters related to WRC-19 and consider relevant Caribbean positions.

Meeting Documents

Sponsorship Prospectus

Draft Agenda

Registration

Information for Participants (Coming soon)

CaribNOG 18
2019-09-25 - 2019-09-27
Antigua to host CaribNOG 18 in September
Antigua and Barbuda will host the eighteenth regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from September 25 to 27.
CaribNOG is a vibrant community of professionals committed to improving the region’s networks, expanding the technical capacity of those who build and secure them, and strengthening the interconnections among all actors in the Internet space.
Called CaribNOG 18, the upcoming meeting is themed “Securing Caribbean Networks,” and will focus on a range of stability, security and resiliency issues that are central to Internet development. IT and security professionals, network administrators, telecommunications and computer engineers, Internet exchange point operators and data centre managers from across the region are expected to attend.
Stephen Lee, CaribNOG Program Director invited all interested stakeholders to submit proposals for topics, lightning presentations or full sessions for the consideration of the CaribNOG 18 coordination team.
“It’s an opportunity for anyone with an interest in Caribbean development to let us know how the community of people who take responsibility for developing the Internet in the region can focus our attention, efforts and resources, to align with the evolving development priorities of the region,” Lee said.

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World Radiocommunication Conference 2019 (WRC-19)
2019-10-28 - 2019-11-22
World radiocommunication conferences (WRC) are held every three to four years. It is the job of WRC to review, and, if necessary, revise the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum and the geostationary-satellite and non-geostationary-satellite orbits.
2019 Conference Location: Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, 28 October to 22 November 2019

WRC-19 ​documents

Deadline for the submission of proposals – 7 Oct. 2019 (see Resolution 165 (Rev. Dubai, 2018))
WRC-19 Proposal Management System​ – This tool provides an easy-to-use web access to the proposals for the work of the Conference
Contributions (C)
Temporary Documents (DT)
Information Documents (INFO) English only ​
Administrative Documents (ADM) English only
WRC-19 SharePoint
Other Documents​ and Electronic Resources

​​Preparatory Process

​Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM) for WRC-19
ITU Inter-regional Workshops on WRC-19 Preparation​
Regional preparation for WRC-19 ​
Informal Group (Chairman: Mr. T. Al Awadhi, tariq.alawadhi@tra.gov.ae)

Other Documents & Resources
Delegate registration
Media accreditation
Host Country Website
WRC-19 Documents and Proposals
Preparation of proposals for the work of WRC-19
Practical Information for Participants
Structure, Timetable, Schedule, Webcast and Captioning

CaribNOG 19
2020-03-24 - 2020-03-27
St. Kitts and Nevis will host the nineteenth regional meeting of the Caribbean Network Operators Group (CaribNOG) from March 24-27 2020.
CaribNOG is a vibrant community of professionals committed to improving the region’s networks, expanding the technical capacity of those who build and secure them, and strengthening the interconnections among all actors in the Internet space.
Called CaribNOG 19, the upcoming meeting will focus on a range of stability, security and resiliency issues that are central to Internet development. IT and security professionals, network administrators, telecommunications and computer engineers, Internet exchange point operators and data centre managers from across the region are expected to attend.
Stephen Lee, CaribNOG Program Director invited all interested stakeholders to submit proposals for topics, lightning presentations or full sessions for the consideration of the CaribNOG 19 coordination team.
“It’s an opportunity for anyone with an interest in Caribbean development to let us know how the community of people who take responsibility for developing the Internet in the region can focus our attention, efforts and resources, to align with the evolving development priorities of the region,” Lee said.
Meeting registration, provisional agenda, as well as a call for presentations and sponsors, will be available online soon.
Apart from its upcoming events, the CaribNOG community will also focus on a range of capacity-building activities, including collaborative research projects, resource development, expanded communication channels and new outreach initiatives throughout the year.

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CTU ICT Week 2021
2021-09-20 - 2021-09-24
OVERVIEW
CARICOM Members States have made great strides in implementing digital platforms in response to the Covid -19 Global Pandemic, to enable access to critical public services and to address the needs of the most vulnerable groups in society. There have been many success stories at the national level within CARICOM Member States. Many have implemented digital platforms for public health to manage testing and vaccination programmes. Additionally, systems have been implemented to facilitate the safe reopening of borders and to enable advanced notification of the health status of travellers and to facilitate the presentation of vaccination certificates to health officials.
This presents an opportunity for Caribbean countries to learn from each other regarding what has worked well, and what oportunities exist to share knowledge and build capcity regionally. This is particularly important as regional governments seek to create a travel “bubble” within CARICOM that would faciliate easy and safe movement within the Single Space.
ICT Week will focus on the theme “Regional Imperatives for Digital Transformation Post-COVID-19”, and will provide a forum for the exchange of ideas related to how regional governments can collectively respond using digitial platforms in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic. It will also go beyond a discussion on digital responses to the Pandemic and also look at ways in which ICT can help the region to bounce back with greater social and economic resilience.

Spectrum Management Task Force and Workshop
2021-11-01
Information pending…

Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force
2022-02-24 - 2022-02-25
More details to come

CANTO 39th Annual General Meeting
2023-02-05 - 2023-02-07
Details pending…

Spectrum Management Task Force and Workshop
2023-02-08

Smart Seas Toolkit Assessment Workshop
2023-02-16 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Jamaica)
Venue: Online via Zoom Videoconferencing
The Smart Seas Toolkit is aimed at increasing the resilience of Caribbean small-scale fishers through information and communications technologies, with emphasis on the maritime communications enabling environment.
During this workshop, the Smart Seas team will present and solicit feedback on the Project’s online toolkit, which comprises resources aimed at increasing the resilience of Caribbean small-scale fishers through information and communications technologies, with emphasis on the maritime communications enabling environment.
These resources include, but are not limited to:

A UN compliance checklist
Maritime band radio licensing form template
Guidelines to specify Sea Area A1
Nominal VHF-DSC radio curricula for small-scale fishers and coast station operators

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Meeting of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force
2023-05-10
Venue: Virtual Via Zoom Videoconferencing
The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) invites you to attend a scheduled meeting of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force via Zoom videoconferencing from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. eastern Caribbean time (UTC-4) on 10th May 2023.
Background
Regional harmonisation of spectrum management policies and practices as well as relevant capacity building initiatives are being coordinated regionally by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) through the work of the Spectrum Management Steering Committee (SMSC) and the multi-stakeholder Spectrum Management Task Force (SMTF). The harmonisation work continues to be guided by tenets of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Strategic Plan developed by these two groups, which seeks to achieve the following goals across the region:

Harmonisation of national frequency allocations and band plans, including common frequencies and international protocols for disaster management and emergency telecommunications
Minimisation of cross border interference
Establishment of common approaches to digital broadcasting switchover, TV white spaces regulation and spectrum pricing.
In addition to focusing on these goals, the ongoing work of the SMTF and SMSC also creates and leverages capacity-building opportunities and addresses important current matters arising, such as regional preparations for the ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC-23 is upcoming).

During the last meeting of the SMTF, which was held in person with remote participation at the Iberostar Beach Resort in Montego Bay, Jamaica from the 6th to 8th February 2023, the Task Force formulated its Action Plan for 2023. This May 2023 meeting will receive feedback on the Action Plan coming from the SMSC and review in some detail the final report from the 2nd Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM2) for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023.
Spectrum Management Task Force (SMTF) Meeting Objectives: 10th May 2023
The main objectives of this meeting, which is open to representatives of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force, Steering Committee and other resource personnel are:

to consider feedback on the SMTF’s Action Plan for 2023 received from the SMSC
to review the final report from the 2nd Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM2) for the World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23)
to consider plans and meetings for 2023 in the run-up to WRC-23.

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Telecoms Sector in Guyana: Navigating this new frontier
2023-05-17 08:30 - 09:30
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Spectrum Management Task Force and Workshop
2023-07-27 - 2023-07-28
Venue:
The Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) invites you to attend a scheduled meeting of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force via Zoom videoconferencing from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. eastern Caribbean time (UTC-4) on the 27th and 28th July 2023.
Background
Regional harmonisation of spectrum management policies and practices as well as relevant capacity building initiatives are being coordinated regionally by the Caribbean Telecommunications Union (CTU) through the work of the Spectrum Management Steering Committee (SMSC) and the multi-stakeholder Spectrum Management Task Force (SMTF). The harmonisation work continues to be guided by tenets of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Strategic Plan developed by these two groups, which seeks to achieve the following goals across the region:

Harmonisation of national frequency allocations and band plans, including common frequencies and international protocols for disaster management and emergency telecommunications
Minimisation of cross border interference
Establishment of common approaches to digital broadcasting switchover, TV white spaces regulation and spectrum pricing.

In addition to focusing on these goals, the ongoing work of the SMTF and SMSC also creates and leverages capacity-building opportunities and addresses important current matters arising, such as regional preparations for the ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC-23 is upcoming).
During the last meeting of the SMTF, which was held virtually in May 2023, the Task Force refined their 2023 Action Plan based on feedback received from the SMSC and also received information on the status of various WRC-23 agenda items following the 2nd Conference Preparatory Meeting (CPM2) from staff from the ITU Radiocommunication Bureau. This July meeting will maintain focus on WRC-23 agenda items towards enhancing Caribbean Member States’ preparation for the 42 CITEL PCC.II in late August 2023.
Spectrum Management Task Force (SMTF) Meeting Objectives: 27th & 28th July 2023
The main objectives of this meeting, which will be held in two parts, are as follows:
Part 1, 27th July, open to representatives of the Caribbean Spectrum Management Task Force, Steering Committee andother resource personnel:

to engage and discuss views with industry stakeholders on matters relevant to the agenda items of WRC-23
to note overall status of CITEL proposals on WRC-23 agenda items

Part 2, 28th July, open to representatives of the SMTF and SMSC only:

to review Caribbean priority items for WRC-23
to consider Caribbean common positions on priority matters
to consider appropriate approaches for non-priority matters
to review plans and meetings for 2023 in the run-up to WRC-23.

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ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2023
2023-11-20 - 2023-12-15
ITU World Radiocommunication Conference 2023 (WRC-23)
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, 20 November to 15 December 2023

World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC) are held every three to four years to review, and, if necessary, revise the Radio Regulations, the international treaty governing the use of the radio-frequency spectrum and the geostationary-satellite and non-geostationary-satellite orbits. Revisions are made on the basis of an agenda determined by the ITU Council, which takes into account recommendations made by previous world radiocommunication conferences.

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Spectrum Management Task Force and Workshop
2023-12-06 - 2023-12-07
More details to follow

CANTO CONNECT and 40th Annual General Meeting
2024-01-28 - 2024-01-30 | Hyatt Regency Trinidad, 1 Wrightson Road, Post of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago
Register and Attend “CANTO Connect” & 40th Annual General Meeting Celebrations

Towards a Sustainable Digital Economy is the theme for CANTO CONNECT and 40th Annual General Meeting at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago. Join us and learn more!

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CaribNOG 27
2024-04-17 - 2024-04-19

Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference
2024-05-14 - 2024-05-15
Event Overview

New to the Global Spectrum Series for 2024, the inaugural Caribbean Spectrum Management Conference will take place on 14 – 15 May 2024 at the Montego Bay Convention Centre in Montego Bay, Jamaica, alongside CTU’s Spectrum Management Taskforce Meeting on 16 May.
Registration is now available – you can register your place here.
Across 2 days attendees will have the opportunity to be involved in discussions on the key spectrum topics for the Caribbean region and beyond, through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, an exhibition area and much more.
This event is part of The Global Spectrum Series. The world’s largest collection of regional spectrum policy conferences. Click on the image on the left to find out more about the series.

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Meeting of the Spectrum Management Task Force
2024-05-16
Venue: The Moon Palace Hotel, Jamaica

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Spectrum Management Task Force and Workshop
2024-07-19
Pending…
