11th Latin America Spectrum Management Conference

Event Overview

The 11th Latin America Spectrum Management Conference took place on 22 -23 September, 2024, at the Hyatt Regency in Merida, Mexico. The conference was kindly hosted by IFT México, and held alongside the CITEL PCC.II meeting.

Across 2 days attendees had the opportunity to be involved in important discussions on the key spectrum topics for the Latin America region and beyond, through interactive sessions, networking opportunities, an exhibition area and much more..

The conference is part of The Global Spectrum Series the world’s largest collection of regional spectrum policy conferences.

  • Global Spectrum Series

    This event takes place as part of the Global Spectrum Series - the world’s largest collection of regional spectrum policy conferences.
  • 2023 Event

    Highlights from the event in Brasília in February 2024

Key Themes

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  • The emerging shape of the post-WRC23 landscape

    – Next steps and the path towards WRC27
  • The long-term future of the upper 6GHz band

    – What is the right choice for Latin America?
  • 3.5GHz Auctions & Awards

    – Progress & Strategies in bringing this key 5G spectrum to market
  • Frameworks for licensing and deploying satellite services in Latin American countries

    - Is there a need for a rethink?
  • Direct-to-device connectivity

    - maximising the potential
  • A Spectrum Roadmap for 6G

    - Key bands and approaches
  • Balancing the requirements of all users in the sub-1GHz frequencies

    - Broadcast Migration and the future of the UHF bands
  • Closing the digital divide in Latin America

    - Working towards providing affordable connectivity in remote areas
  • Meeting the requirements for vertical connectivity

    - Options and approaches

Catch up on the highlights from the previous conference

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Useful Information

Hyatt Regency Merida
Av. Colón 344, Zona Paseo Montejo,
Centro, 97000 Mérida,
Yuc., Mexico

IFT have kindly secured preferential accommodation rates at the conference hotel. To access these rates, please click the below button.

For practical information on travelling to and staying in Merida, Mexico, including entry requirements, reduced accommodation rates and more, please download the below documents, kindly put together by IFT Mexico. 

Where will the conference take place?

The conference will take place in Merida, Mexico at the Hyatt Regency. Please view the ‘Venue’ tab for more information.

This conference is free to attend for all organisation types. Registration is available in English and in Spanish.

There will be simultaneous translation in English and Spanish for the conference sessions.

This will take place as a fully in-person event in Merida, Mexico. We hope you can join us!

You can find more information on the Global Spectrum Series here.

Organisers & Partners

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Hosted by

Supported by

Platinum Partners

GSA
LLA
Viasat
OneWeb
Huawei

Gold Partners

Silver Partners

Networking Partners

Knowledge Partners

Aetha

In Partnership With

Conectadas

Refreshment Hosts

In Partnership With

Speakers Included

Javier Juárez Mojica

Javier Juárez Mojica

Acting Chairman
IFT Mexico

Mario Maniewicz

Director, BR
ITU

Oscar Leon

Executive Secretary
CITEL

Javier Juaréz Mojica

Acting Chairman, IFT Mexico

Oscar Leon

Executive Secretary
CITEL

Philippe Aubineau

Philippe Aubineau

Counsellor for ITU-R Study Groups, Radiocommunication Bureau
ITU

Sergio Sotomayor

Director General, ANE Colombia

Lizania Margarita Pérez Rodríguez

Executive Secretary, Comisión Técnica Regional de Telecomunicaciones
COMTELCA

Esteban Gonzalez

Esteban Gonzalez

Head of Spectrum Unit
SUTEL Costa Rica

Maria Myers-Hamilton

Managing Director
Spectrum Management Authority (SMA), Jamaica

Alejandro Navarrete

Alejandro Navarrete Torres

Head, Radio Spectrum Unit
IFT Mexico

Shari Scott

Senior Director, Space Services and International
ISED Canada

Cristiana Camarate

Commissioner
ANATEL Brazil

Natalia Vicente

Natalia Vicente

Vice President of Public Affairs
GSOA

Jose Arias

Head of Global Policy and Regulatory Affairs
Nokia

Luciana Camargos

Luciana Camargos

Head of Spectrum
GSMA

Jose Ayala

Global Policy Advocacy Director for Latin America
Ericsson

Cristiane Corrêa

Counsel Leader
ABRINT

Sergio Marquez

Director, Regulatory Affairs
EchoStar Corporation

Hector Marin

Senior Director, Government Affairs
Qualcomm

Ryan Johnson

Senior Director, Global Market Access, & Government Affairs Lead for Latin America
Viasat

Daniela Rivera

Daniela Rivera

Digital Policy Manager
Amazon

Hazem Moakkit

Hazem Moakkit

Vice President, Spectrum Strategy
Intelsat

Mario Maniewicz

Director, BR
ITU

Marcelo Rute

Head of Telecommunications Development Fund
SUBTEL Chile

Maria
Myers-Hamilton

Managing Director
Spectrum Management Authority of Jamaica

Alberto Delgado

Radio Spectrum Director
INDOTEL Dominican Republic

Neşe Guendelsberger

Deputy Chief, Office International Affairs
FCC

Cristiana Camarate

Superintendent, Consumer Relations
ANATEL Brazil

Wilmer Azurza

Coordinator of Networks & Radio Spectrum Management
MTC Peru

Martha Suarez

President
DSA

Carlos Riopedre

COO & Managing Director
Sateliot

Cesar Funes

Vice President, Latin America Public Affairs
Huawei

Milene Pereira

Senior Manager, Government Affairs
Qualcomm

Jose Ayala

Global Policy Advocacy Director for Latin America
Ericsson

Mindel De La Torre

Chief Regulatory, International Strategy
Omnispace

Kalpak Gude

Head of Domestic Regulatory Affairs, Project Kuiper
Amazon

Michelle Caldeira

Senior Legal & Regulatory Counsel
SES

Carolina Limbatto

Head of Americas
Cullen International

Luciana Camargos

Luciana Camargos

Head of Spectrum
GSMA

José Arias

Head of Global Policy & Regulatory Affairs
Nokia

Agenda

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Day 1
2024-09-22
Day 2
2024-09-23
09:00 - 09:50
Session 1: Keynote Presentations
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Moderator: Paola Herrera
Senior Analyst Americas, Cullen International
Welcome from the Conference Host / Keynote Presentation
Welcome from the Conference Host / Keynote Presentation image
Javier Juaréz Mojica
Acting Chairman, IFT Mexico
Keynote Presentation
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Oscar León
Executive Secretary, CITEL
Keynote Presentation
Keynote Presentation image
Philippe Aubineau
Counsellor for ITU-R Study Groups, Radiocommunication Bureau, ITU
Welcome from the Conference Host / Keynote Presentation
Welcome from the Conference Host / Keynote Presentation image
Arturo Robles Rovalo
Commissioner, IFT Mexico & CCP.II Chair
09:50 - 10:50
Session 2: The emerging shape of the post WRC-23 landscape – Next steps and the path towards WRC-27

Nine months on from WRC-23, work has begun in earnest in analysing the outcomes and the impact of the decisions that were taken; and on identifying and implementing the next steps for the region as the next cycle and the journey towards WRC-27 already begins. With the first post-WRC PCC.II meeting being held in Montevideo in April this year and a second meeting set to take place immediately following the conclusion of this conference, this session will provide an opportunity to look at the positions that are emerging and the significant topics that will likely dominate discussions over the next 4 years. Additionally, the session will explore the different priorities of industry players as we move towards WRC-27, and more broadly on the best way forward to ensure the continued drive in the region towards a regulatory framework to enable the value of spectrum to be realized.
 

  • WRC-23 saw some quite divergent views across the Americas and CITEL region in some of the key agenda items. Did this have any effect on the overall success of the region at the conference, and are there any lessons that can be taken to promote alignment and coherence across member countries in the future?
  • Following the first PCC.II meeting where the post WRC-23 agenda and the path towards WRC-27 were defined, what now are likely to be the key points at the PCC.II meeting this coming week and more broadly over the next 4 years?
  • What are the main agenda items up for discussion at WRC-27 and what timeline or framework for studies in these areas can be expected?
  • To what extent are regional and national positions emerging (or potentially shifting) in the post-WRC environment? In which areas and agenda items are we seeing movement towards a regional consensus, and in which areas are positions less aligned?
  • WRC-27 was expected to be vital in laying the foundations for 6G rollout. With satellite issues arguably overshadowing IMT when it comes to the balance and focus of agenda items, however, to what extent will this still be the case?
  • Which agenda items are set to influence the most in defining the future connectivity landscape for different connectivity providers (IMT, satellite, unlicensed users, military and more)?
  • Are trends being seen towards either increased or decreased coordination and harmonization of spectrum policies across Region 2? How can regulators and policymakers continue to balance the need to consider the diverse spectrum needs and priorities of their own country, whilst also considering how this could affect the path towards WRC-27 and the overall influence of the region at the conference itself?
Session 2: The emerging shape of the post WRC-23 landscape – Next steps and the path towards WRC-27 image
Moderator: Ramiro Camacho Castillo
Commissioner, IFT Mexico
Session 2: The emerging shape of the post WRC-23 landscape – Next steps and the path towards WRC-27 image
Ricardo Martinez
Chairman, WRC-WG, Inter-American Telecommunication Commission (CITEL)
Session 2: The emerging shape of the post WRC-23 landscape – Next steps and the path towards WRC-27 image
Jose Ayala
Chairman, Spectrum Group for CITEL Region - Americas, GSA
Session 2: The emerging shape of the post WRC-23 landscape – Next steps and the path towards WRC-27 image
Natalia Vicente
Vice President of Public Affairs, GSOA