9th Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference

A true product of the Cameroonian educational system, she graduated from the University of Yaoundé and the National School of Administration and Magistracy. Mrs Minette LIBOM Li LIKENG has been Minister of Posts and Telecommunications since October 2015. She was able to spearhead the drafting of the 2020 Digital Plan, which serves as a Government Compass to give concrete effects to the Vision of the Head of State, H.E. Paul BIYA, who instructed a mobilisation of all stakeholders to help Cameroon make the most of digital economy.

Senior Customs Inspector by training, she spent her entire career in the Ministry of Finance where she occupied several positions, among which that of Managing Director of Customs for 8 years. In this office, she worked for the modernisation of the Cameroon Customs, in this capacity; she set up an assessment system for custom personnel as well as a system to fight bad practices, through “Performance Contracts” signed with customs officials on the one hand and economic operators on the other hand. The steady increase in custom revenue observed in the recent years is partly justified by this managerial mechanism.

In her capacity as the Minister in charge of the development of the ICT sector, Mrs Minette LIBOM is at the front line battle, and is working to implement the Presidential Vision of bridging Cameroon’s backlog in the field of digital economy.

Kezias Mwale is Radiocommunications Coordinator at African Telecommunications Union.  He started his spectrum management career as a junior engineer in 2003 at the Zambia ICT Authority, rising to manager spectrum management in 2010 – a position he held until his appointment by the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) as a Radiocommunications Coordinator in 2012. He has been a keen and active contributor to national, regional and international spectrum management successes including development of the first Zambian national spectrum plan, the SADC spectrum plan, the GE-06 Conference during which he was appointed one of the planning experts for Eastern and Southern Africa. He has immensely contributed to the current improved status of Radiocommunications affairs of ATU.

Mr Mwale holds an MSc in Broadband and Mobile Communications with distinction from the University of Kent (2008), and an MBA from the University of Nicosia (2017).

In ITU for 17 years, At present: Head of the Broadcasting Services Division at the Radiocommunication Bureau of ITU.

ITU-R activities
Secretary for WG6B responsible for a.i.10 (future Conferences) at WRC-19, WG5C responsible for fixe, mobile and broadcasting issues at WRC-12 and Appendix-4 revision at WRC-07
Counselor by interim to ITU-R study Group 6 and its Working Parties In 2018, in parallel to her responsibilities, from February to September 2018.
Vice Chair of RRC-06 IPG, representing Arab countries (from 2004 to end 2005)

Regional broadcasting planning:
From 2010 and 2018, successfully led DTT frequency planning in Africa, Arab Region and Central America and Caribbean, to facilitate the Transition to DTT and enable the release of 700/800 MHz bands in those Regions.
From 2019 to 2021, led the GE84 Plan optimization for Africa to enable more FM frequencies to respond to the increasing demand in FM radio or to transit to Digital radio.

Other responsibilities:
Vice-president of the ITU appeal Board,
Interim to the BR Deputy Director in the ITU Appointment and Promotion Board,
One of the 3 Secretaries of ITU NOW4WRC23.

Prior to ITU:
worked for near 10 years in Moroccan Agence Nationale de Réglemenation des telecommunications, with evolving level of responsibility that included Project manager for an automated frequency management System, head of national frequency planning and head of international frequency coordination Units.
In addition to her Engineering degree, she completed an executive Master in Business Administration, in Ecole polytechnique Federale de Lausanne-Switzerland in 2009.

Luc Messi Atangana enrolled in the Faculty of Law and Economics of the University of Yaoundé, where he obtained a degree in Public Law. He is also a graduate of the National School of Administration and Magistracy (ENAM).

He entered the civil service in 1987, when he graduated from ENAM with the rank of civil administrator, and rose through the ranks to become a senior non-scale civil administrator. He is a project manager in the civil and institutional affairs division of the Prime Minister’s office. He has been the permanent secretary of the National Council for Decentralization since 2015.

He was a municipal councilor in the municipality of Yaoundé for about 15 years. He was elected Mayor of Yaoundé on March 3, 2020, with 196 votes out of 294 voters. He is the very first Mayor of the city.

Graduate of University of Niamey (Niger) and National Telecommunications Institute in Evry (France), Mr Boraud has 29 years’ experience in the ICT sector, including 19 years in the field of radiocommunication.

After an experience as a teacher, in particular in the field of spectrum management and monitoring, at ESMT1 in Dakar – Senegal, he has been working since 2005 for Niger’s electronics communication and postal regulatory authority ARCEP2, in the radio communication field; He is currently a Project Manager.

Ahmed contributed actively to 2006 Regional Radiocommunication Conference (RRC-2006), responsible for planning terrestrial digital broadcasting service in certain parts of Regions 1 and 3, in the frequency bands 174-230 MHz and 470-862 MHz (RRC-06), and was involved in ITU World Radiocommunication Conferences of 2007, 2012, 2015, 2019 and 2023. He participated in ITU Radiocommunication Conferences of 2012, 2015 and 2019. Mr Boraud had been Vice-Chairman of ECOWAS preparatory meetings for 2015 World Radiocommunication Conference. Currently, the Chair of ECOWAS preparatory meetings for 2023 World Radiocommunication.

Ahmed participated in regional and international forums on ICT policy including those relating to Radiocommunications. He has frequently spoken on radio communication issues.
Mr Boraud has had several missions on:

– Development of spectrum management Policy, legislative and regulatory frameworks;
– Development of national strategy and roadmap for Analogue to Digital Transition;
– Development of Policy, legislation and regulatory frameworks for Digital Terrestrial Television;
– SMS4DC Training;
– Development of a spectrum pricing models;
– Development of a model of cross border frequency coordination agreement incorporating a standardized calculation method for Africa, HCM4A;
– Assessment of cross border frequency coordination agreements in West Africa;
– Development of action plan of JAES II, a AUC-EU project which aims to foster universally accessible and affordable broadband across Africa.

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Victor Kweka is the Senior Engineer in charge of Spectrum Management in the United Republic of Tanzania, and Chairman for SADC WRC-23 Preparations. Mr Kweka has worked in the Telecommunications Industry for 15 years (Airtel Tanzania-Mobile Network Operator, Nokia Siemens Networks-NSN Tanzania and currently working for Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority-TCRA). He completed his BSc. in Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in 2005 and MSc. in Communications Engineering at the University of York, United Kingdom in 2013.

Daniel Obam works at the National Communications Secretariat as an ICT Policy Advisor to the Government of Kenya and is the Project Manager responsible for implementing the roadmap for migration to digital TV in Kenya. He is an ITU Expert on spectrum management and also has policy and regulatory expertise on wireless broadband.

He holds an MSc in Engineering Management from the University of Southern California and a BSc (HONS-TELECOMS) from the University of Nairobi, in addition to a Certificate in Project Management and Appraisal from the Arthur D. Little Management Education Institution, Massachusetts.

He is also the Chairman of the ITU Radiocommunication Advisory Group and an expert in Radiocommunication and Spectrum Management.

Kamal is the Director of Public Policy in Sub-Saharan Africa. In his role, Kamal is involved in leading the delivery of GSMA Advocacy programmes in the Sub-Saharan Africa region and the dissemination of messages on a wide variety of policy topics, including Spectrum.

He has worked with the Nigerian Telecoms Regulator and, prior to joining the GSMA, he worked with Etisalat Nigeria where he managed Regulatory Compliance, Spectrum Policy and Technical Regulatory matters. Kamal has also been a member of the Technical Advisory Committee that prepares Nigeria’ s participation at International fora on spectrum and other technical matters.

Kamal holds a B.Sc in Computer Engineering from the American University of Cyprus and an M.Sc in Mobile and Personal Communications from King’s College London. In his spare time, he indulges in Photography and has been known to cheer for Manchester United Football Club of England.

Dr Stephane Mebaley Ekome is currently a Senior Engineer within the SES’s Spectrum Management and Development team. He supports and leads efforts in the EMEA region, that optimize and value the company’s spectrum assets and foster its long-term strategy to maintain SES at a leading position within the satellite industry. He engages in various technical and spectrum management activities to analyse and identify spectrum opportunities for SES and potential threats for its fleet of satellites.
Stephane started his career 17 years ago as a R&D engineer and developed a solid expertise in the modelling and design of wireless communications systems, first at Orange labs, and after at CNRS, in France. In 2014, he joined the spectrum management community as an Expert in Spectrum Engineering at ANFR, where he defended the French administration and industries interests on different topics and headed the French delegation in different forums within the CEPT and ITU-R bodies.
Stephane is passionate of ICT and technologies and believes any expertise is meant to be shared. In that sense, in 2019 he founded and is actual CEO of the African Communications Office, a consulting entity that aims at providing technical support and training in various areas of ICT including spectrum engineering and management but also regulatory and public policy affairs. He aims to contribute to bridge the digital divide in Africa by levelling up the technical and soft skills of people in regulatory bodies and Telco companies throughout the continent, but also wherever needed across the globe.

Martha Suarez was born in Bucaramanga, Colombia. She received her degree as Electronics Engineer from the Universidad Industrial de Santander in 2004. During her undergraduate studies she participated in an exchange program with the Ecole Superieure Chimie Physique Electronique de Lyon, France in 2001. She received her master degree in high frequency communication systems from the University of Marne-la-Vallee, France in 2006 and her Ph.D. degree from the University Paris-Est in 2009. She joined the department of Telecommunications and Signal Processing at the École Supérieure d’Ingénieurs en Électronique et Électrotechnique de Paris ESIEE and the Esycom Research Center where she worked on wireless transmitter architectures. In 2011 she was awarded with a Marie Curie Fellowship and worked at the Instytut Technologii Elektronowej ITE in Poland for the Partnership for Cognitive Radio Par4CR European Project. Her research interests were in the areas of wireless system architectures and the design of high performance Radio Frequency RF transceivers.

In 2013 she joined the National Spectrum Agency in Colombia, ANE, where she worked as Senior Adviser to the General Director and supported international activities of the Agency. Afterwards, in December 2015, she became the General Director of ANE and continued promoting the efficient use of the Spectrum and the mobile broadband connectivity in Colombia.

Since the 1st of May 2019, Martha Suarez is the President of the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance DSA, a global organization advocating for laws and regulations that will lead to more efficient and effective spectrum utilization, which is essential to addressing key worldwide social and economic challenges.

Karim Hassine is a Head of Frequency Management System Division within the National Agency of Frequencies. Holder of a masters degree in Mathematics and a Certificate of qualification in higher education specialized in ICT, he joined the National Agency of Frequencies in 2004.

With a rich experience in the associative life since his young age, he was able to integrate into the professional environment and occupy several positions in particular Head of the office in charge of the importation of radioelectric equipment at the One Stop Shop of the Ministry of Technologies of the communication.

He has participated in a several commissions at the national level and in the working groups at the level of the International Telecommunications Union, the African Telecommunications Union
and the ASMG.

At the international level, he participated in the last ITU Plenipotentiary Conference PP-2022 and the last ITU Radiocommunication Assembly RA-2019.

In his free time, Karim enjoys playing chess.

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Basebi holds A post graduate Diploma in Leadership Development in ICT and Knowledge Society from Dublin City University in Ireland.

Mrs. Mosinyi also holds a BEng Honors in Electronics majoring in Telecommunications from Multimedia University in Malaysia. She graduated from Cable and Wireless College in Coventry 1994 with a BTEC Higher National Diploma. She also holds a Certificate in Telecommunications Policy and Regulation from Witwatersrand University in South Africa. She has over 20 years of experience in the Telecommunications field 16 of which have been spent in Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority a communications regulator in Botswana. During the 16 years, she has been responsible for several portfolios including Licensing, Type Approvals, Compliance and Spectrum Management where she was appointed to the Position of Manager Spectrum Planning in April 2016.

Mrs. Mosinyi has been very instrumental in the preparatory processes for WRC’s on behalf of Botswana and SADC Region from 2010. She started her career in Telecommunications in 1991 where she was working at the incumbent Botswana Telecommunications Corporation as an Assistant Switching Engineer. In 1996 She joined the Botswana Police as a cadet Inspector under the Transport and Telecommunications Branch and she was mainly responsible for the entire telecommunications network of the Police Service. In 2000 She then joined the Regulatory the Botswana Telecommunications Authority under the Department of Engineering Services where she was responsible for Licensing, type approvals etc.

Eiman Mohyeldin is the Global Head of Spectrum Standardization for Nokia, responsible for defining and executing Nokia’s spectrum strategy and leading Nokia’s engagement on spectrum matters with customers, regulators authorities and partners in the ecosystem worldwide. She is actively involved in the World Radio Conference (WRC) process, participating in the WRC Conferences and preparatory meetings (CPM). Eiman has also contributed and led groups for the IMT technology process (4G, 5G and recently the 6G) in ITU and CEPT. Eiman is Co-Coordinator in CEPT NOW4WRC23 promoting gender equity and parity in CEPT and IT

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Nada Abdelhafez is Head of Spectrum and Regulatory Affairs for the Middle East and Africa at Shure Inc. In her role, she educates and promotes the spectrum needs of the PMSE industry in the MEA region. She influences regulations, ensures access to spectrum, advocates spectrum policy, and promotes new technologies for audio PMSE. Nada works closely with administrations, regulatory authorities, and policymakers to enable PMSE in the MEA.

Before joining Shure, Nada worked for Etisalat UAE, where she was involved in various activities related to spectrum management, technology standardization, and technology regulatory support.

Nada holds a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering and has several publications related to optimization and deep learning in audio and video streaming.

Bashir Gwandu Holds a BSc and a number of Masters degrees, as well as a PhD in Electrical Engineering from prestigious Universities around the world. He has designed many devices that are used in the telecoms, oil/gas, power, defense, and aviation industries, some of which have been patented in Europe and the United States. He is a Chartered Electrical Engineer, and one of the Fellows of the prestigious Institution of Engineering Technology (IET) UK since 2010 (being one of the few Engineers of African origin that attained IET Fellowship ranking). Whilst in academia, he published over 40 Electronic and Electrical Engineering Research papers in world Class Electrical Engineering Journals and Conference proceedings. His technical publications are very highly cited internationally, which is an attestation of their high standard of quality.

Dr Gwandu who served as Acting EVC/CEO of the NCC in 2010, was the Executive Commissioner for Engineering and Technical Standards at the NCC; supervised all Directors/Staff concerned with National Spectrum planning, monitoring, and management, Quality of Service Monitoring and Network Optimization, Equipment Conformance Assessment and Interoperability Testing-Type-approval, Numbering Plan, Allocation and Management. He was the Executive Commissioner in charge of Licensing and Consumer Affairs of the NCC until June 2007. He was involved in NCC-based training of personnel from other partner regulatory bodies of Africa in different aspects of telecom regulation. Gwandu was part of a number of Nigerian Presidential/Ministerial think-tank committees including; Vision-20-2020, Nigerian ICT RoadMap, the first Panel of Experts that vets and approves University Research funding applications under TETFund, the Launch Committee of the Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComsat-1) and the National Broadband Plan 2020-2025 etc. He represented Nigeria and sometimes Africa, as a lead speaker at a number of UN World Telecommunications Conferences.

In ITU for 17 years, At present: Head of the Broadcasting Services Division at the Radiocommunication Bureau of ITU. 

ITU-R activities 

Secretary for WG6B responsible for a.i.10 (future Conferences) at WRC-19, WG5C responsible for fixe, mobile and broadcasting issues at WRC-12 and Appendix-4 revision at WRC-07 

Counselor by interim to ITU-R study Group 6 and its Working Parties In 2018, in parallel to her responsibilities, from February to September 2018. 

Vice Chair of RRC-06 IPG, representing Arab countries (from 2004 to end 2005)

Regional broadcasting planning:

From 2010 and 2018, successfully led DTT frequency planning in Africa, Arab Region and Central America and Caribbean, to facilitate the Transition to DTT and enable the release of 700/800 MHz bands in those Regions. 

From 2019 to 2021, led the GE84 Plan optimization for Africa to enable more FM frequencies to respond to the increasing demand in FM radio or to transit to Digital radio. 

Other responsibilities: 

Vice-president of the ITU appeal Board, 

Interim to the BR Deputy Director in the ITU Appointment and Promotion Board,

One of the 3 Secretaries of ITU NOW4WRC23.

Prior to ITU:

worked for near 10 years in Moroccan Agence Nationale de Réglemenation des telecommunications, with evolving level of responsibility that included Project manager for an automated frequency management System, head of national frequency planning and head of international frequency coordination Units. 

In addition to her Engineering degree, she completed an executive Master in Business Administration, in Ecole polytechnique Federale de Lausanne-Switzerland in 2009.

Telecommunications Engineer aged 53, working in the domain of telecommunications for 26 years.

At the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, held the post of Chief of Service for Telecommunications Development.

At the Telecommunications Regulatory Board, held the posts of:
– Chief of service for Cryptographie;
– Chief of Service for Licencing;
– Chief of Service for Electronic Communications Infrastructure;
– Regional Delegate of the Board for the three Northern Regions of Cameroon;
– Director of Recovery;
– Director of Frequency Management.

Chairperson of the Electronic Communications Committee (ECC) of the Communications Regulators Association of Southern Africa (2011 to 2020. Facilitated the Geneva 2006 (GE06) Agreement Coordination of the Broadcasting Plan for the Administrations of Southern African Development Community (SADC) African Countries, with the support of the ITU (2012 -2015). Participated and contributed meaningfully on engagements regarding the Geneva 2006 (GE06) Agreement Coordination of the Broadcasting Plan for the African Countries, with the support of the ITU (2012 -2015). Contributed and participated at the ITU World Radio Conference 2012 and 2015. Participated and Contributed during the 2016 to 2019 study cycle to the ITU-R Working Parties dealing with Terrestrial Radio Communications Systems in preparation for WRC 19 (WP5A,5B,5C, WP5D and Task Group 5/1) dealing with Broadband Spectrum including International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT). He was the Chairperson of the ATU Working Group 19-1 Correspondence Group on Public Protection and Disaster Relief (PPDR), with contributions made to Working Party 5A and Co- Chaired the Communications Regulators Association of Southern Africa (CRASA) Task Team developing the Five (5) Years Strategy (2012/2013 and 2017/2018).

He is a member of the NPWG Steering Committee for the preparatory process for WRC 19 and Co-Chair of the WRC 19 National Preparatory Working Group (NWPG). Contributed and Participated in the development of the Memorandum of Understanding between South Africa’s the Six (6) Neighboring Countries, on Cooperation in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. Participated and Contributed throughout the Six (6) SADC WRC 19 Preparatory Meetings and was Chair of the CRASA ECC, an implementing agent of SADC on Studies performed to support the SADC WRC 19 preparatory Process.

He was a Co-Chair of the 4th SADC WRC-19 Preparatory Meeting, Durban, South Africa, and participated and Contributed at the three (3) ATU Working Group Meetings during the 2016 to 2019 Study Cycle, on Studies leading to the fourth (4) and Final African Preparatory Meeting (APM 19-4). He participated and Contributed at the three (3) ATU during the 2016 to 2019 Study Cycle, at the three (3) African Preparatory Meetings (APM 19-1, APM 19-2, and APM3), including APM 23-1, APM23-2 an APM 23-3 as Lead Champion for WRC 23 Agenda Item 1.1 and RR21.5.
He was invited to present on a number of Topics and Themes at a number of Conferences and Seminars such the Sub Sahara Spectrum Conference.

Mr. Zamba Leonel is the Assistant Director for Frequency Spectrum Management at the National Communication Authority of South Sudan.
He is an insightful Telecommunications Industry professional with formidable expertise and experience in Telecommunications technical and regulatory matters with a key focus on wireless technologies and frequency spectrum for over 7 years.
Zamba holds a BSc. in Electrical Engineering from Makerere University Uganda, a diploma in Frequency Spectrum Management and monitoring and a Masters in Communication Management.
He has over the years participated in numerous international conferences, seminars and meetings on ICT and telecommunications with key attention to frequency spectrum. Most notable of these are the International Telecommunications Union’s Plenipotentiary Conference 2018 and 2022, World Radiocommunication Conference 2019, World Telecommunication Development Conference 2022 and other key African regional Telecommunication events.
He has also been coordinating a number of WRC agenda items for the East African region under the auspices of the East African Communications Organisation (EACO) and African region under African Telecommunications Union and has been an active participant at ITU study groups especially Study Group 4 and Working Party 5D.

Shiv K. Bakhshi, Ph.D., is Vice President, Industry Relations in Group Function Technology at Ericsson. He is charged with the responsibility of articulating technology and policy strategies for Africa and the Middle East, and works closely with industry and policy leaders in those regions.

A recognized expert in mobile technology, policy and markets, Dr. Bakhshi is a strong believer in the role mobile broadband can play in economic development and in helping unleash the digital vitalities of the peoples in emerging economies.

Earlier, as an industry analyst and consultant, Dr. Bakhshi headed the worldwide mobile network and device practices for a leading research and advisory firm for several years. A frequent speaker at industry and academic conferences, he has presented on a broad range of topics pertaining to the structural transformation of the mobile industry.
Dr. Bakhshi started his career as a journalist in India. Later, as an academic, he taught international telecom policy and strategy, and directed graduate and doctoral research, at the University of Kentucky.

A political economist by training, he has a bachelor’s in Economics from Calcutta University. He earned his master’s as well as his doctorate in Communication from The Ohio State University.

Fargani works for Meta as the Head of Connectivity Policy for Africa, where he works with his colleagues to improve broadband connectivity in Africa. Before joining Facebook, Fargani was the Deputy Manager, Technical Support and Consultancy at the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO), where he led the delivery of the CTO’s technical assistance and consultancy work. Over the years, Fargani’s work has focused on increasing broadband access and adoption, strategic planning for Universal Funds and ICT regulators, and developing national ICT and broadband strategies for developing nations. Fargani is passionate about leveraging broadband and ICTs to spur development.

Basebi holds A post graduate Diploma in Leadership Development in ICT and Knowledge Society from Dublin City University in Ireland.

Mrs. Mosinyi also holds a BEng Honors in Electronics majoring in Telecommunications from Multimedia University in Malaysia. She graduated from Cable and Wireless College in Coventry 1994 with a BTEC Higher National Diploma. She also holds a Certificate in Telecommunications Policy and Regulation from Witwatersrand University in South Africa. She has over 20 years of experience in the Telecommunications field 16 of which have been spent in Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority a communications regulator in Botswana. During the 16 years, she has been responsible for several portfolios including Licensing, Type Approvals, Compliance and Spectrum Management where she was appointed to the Position of Manager Spectrum Planning in April 2016.

Mrs. Mosinyi has been very instrumental in the preparatory processes for WRC’s on behalf of Botswana and SADC Region from 2010. She started her career in Telecommunications in 1991 where she was working at the incumbent Botswana Telecommunications Corporation as an Assistant Switching Engineer. In 1996 She joined the Botswana Police as a cadet Inspector under the Transport and Telecommunications Branch and she was mainly responsible for the entire telecommunications network of the Police Service. In 2000 She then joined the Regulatory the Botswana Telecommunications Authority under the Department of Engineering Services where she was responsible for Licensing, type approvals etc.

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Mohaned Juwad is responsible for assisting Intelsat’s strategic long-term spectrum position in the marketplace. In his role, he works closely with the company’s vice president on corporate and spectrum strategy and the spectrum strategy team to analyze and identify emerging spectrum opportunities and risks for Intelsat. In addition, he is responsible for managing efforts from Europe, the Middle East, and Africa that protect, optimize, and leverage the company’s spectrum assets in support of Intelsat’s broader long-term growth strategy.

Dr. Juwad has over 10 years’ experience within the satellite industry, where he has held various roles in the past. Prior to rejoining Intelsat in 2016, Dr. Juwad served as manager, regulatory licensing and market access, at Avanti Communications Group Plc, where he was responsible for managing and acquiring licensing and authorization for Ka-band geostationary satellite services across Europe, the Middle East, and the Africa region, in addition to overseeing regulatory activities at the ITU, CEPT, and other regulatory bodies. Before that, he worked as a consultant, where he worked on ESA funded projects to develop the DVB-S2 standard operating in Ka-band, and also developed Ka-band mortised terminals, where he was instrumental in developing a commercial self-aligned antenna.

Dr. Juwad earned a Philosophy of Doctorate (PhD) from Isambard Kingdom Brunel University and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering at Hertfordshire University.

Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) is the world’s leading provider of satellite services, delivering high-performance connectivity solutions for media, fixed and mobile broadband infrastructure, enterprise, government, and military applications for more than 50 years. Intelsat’s satellite, teleport, and fiber infrastructure is unmatched in the industry, setting the standard for transmissions of video and broadband services. From the globalization of content and the proliferation of HD, to the expansion of cellular networks and mobile broadband access, with Intelsat, envision your future network, connect using our leading satellite technology.

Cesar Gutierrez joined Huawei in November 2016 as head of Wireless Regulatory Policy for Africa and Middle East. He leads on key initiatives for Africa such as the identification of the 3300 – 3400 MHz band for mobile and the work in preparation of the WRC19. Previously, Cesar was a Senior Policy Advisor with the Ofcom in the UK where he was involved in several spectrum and consumer policy projects, notably the policy and the implementation of Ofcom’s TV white spaces programme. Before, Cesar was with the European Telecommunications Standards Institute where he was part of the leadership team of 3GPP Radio Access Network group. He had a key role in a number of high profile initiatives, such as the kick off of LTE specification in 3GPP. Cesar has a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Polytechnics University of Madrid, and a Master degree in Business Administration from the University of Oxford.

Shreyas Ravi, Associate Director at Secretariat Economists, has nearly nine years of experience as a strategic consultant and expert in network industries. With this expertise he has assisted firms worldwide in executing crucial business and investment decisions. Mr. Ravi has focused his efforts on assisting parties engaged in high-stakes auction markets. He has provided strategic advice in over a dozen high stakes auctions to participating firms. Major recent auctions include the US C-band auction, US Rural Digital Opportunity Fund broadband subsidy auction, and Canada’s 600 MHz auction. In addition, Mr. Ravi has developed software to assist in the simulation of mock auction exercises and to develop and implement auction strategies. In this capacity, Mr. Ravi has assisted some of the largest telecommunication firms worldwide in preparing for and bidding in major LTE and 5G spectrum auctions. He has also led tutorials for regulators and investors interested in either conducting or fine-tuning their own high-stakes auctions.

Scott has over 20 years experience in the telecoms sector. Formerly the Chief Strategy Officer for KPN’s International Mobile division and CEO of KPN’s €1bn Mobile Wholesale business. Prior to that he worked in the City of London as an equity analyst and earlier in his career for Arthur D. Little, Ericsson and Telstra. He holds a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Melbourne University and an MBA from Oxford University. Since joining Coleago, Scott has run many complex fixed and mobile strategy assignments, including spectrum valuation and auction projects.

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Dr Stephane Mebaley Ekome is currently a Senior Engineer within the SES’s Spectrum Management and Development team. He supports and leads efforts in the EMEA region, that optimize and value the company’s spectrum assets and foster its long-term strategy to maintain SES at a leading position within the satellite industry. He engages in various technical and spectrum management activities to analyse and identify spectrum opportunities for SES and potential threats for its fleet of satellites.
Stephane started his career 17 years ago as a R&D engineer and developed a solid expertise in the modelling and design of wireless communications systems, first at Orange labs, and after at CNRS, in France. In 2014, he joined the spectrum management community as an Expert in Spectrum Engineering at ANFR, where he defended the French administration and industries interests on different topics and headed the French delegation in different forums within the CEPT and ITU-R bodies.
Stephane is passionate of ICT and technologies and believes any expertise is meant to be shared. In that sense, in 2019 he founded and is actual CEO of the African Communications Office, a consulting entity that aims at providing technical support and training in various areas of ICT including spectrum engineering and management but also regulatory and public policy affairs. He aims to contribute to bridge the digital divide in Africa by levelling up the technical and soft skills of people in regulatory bodies and Telco companies throughout the continent, but also wherever needed across the globe.

Chris Woolford is Ofcom’s Director of International Spectrum Policy where his responsibilities cover the UK’s international spectrum interests, especially in relation to the ITU, CEPT and EU. He is a member of Ofcom’s Spectrum Executive Team and Strategy Steering Group.

Chris is active in various European spectrum committees and currently represents the UK on the Radio Spectrum Policy Group (RSPG). He has closely engaged for the UK on a number of key European and international spectrum initiatives and led the UK delegations to WRC-15 and WRC-12.

Before joining Ofcom, Chris worked in various UK Government Departments, including 6 years at Oftel, where he worked on different aspects of telecommunications regulation. Chris has a degree in mathematics and statistics from Manchester University.

Eiman Mohyeldin is the Global Head of Spectrum Standardization for Nokia, responsible for defining and executing Nokia’s spectrum strategy and leading Nokia’s engagement on spectrum matters with customers, regulators authorities and partners in the ecosystem worldwide. She is actively involved in the World Radio Conference (WRC) process, participating in the WRC Conferences and preparatory meetings (CPM). Eiman has also contributed and led groups for the IMT technology process (4G, 5G and recently the 6G) in ITU and CEPT. Eiman is Co-Coordinator in CEPT NOW4WRC23 promoting gender equity and parity in CEPT and IT

Scott has over 20 years experience in the telecoms sector. Formerly the Chief Strategy Officer for KPN’s International Mobile division and CEO of KPN’s €1bn Mobile Wholesale business. Prior to that he worked in the City of London as an equity analyst and earlier in his career for Arthur D. Little, Ericsson and Telstra. He holds a bachelors degree in electrical engineering from Melbourne University and an MBA from Oxford University. Since joining Coleago, Scott has run many complex fixed and mobile strategy assignments, including spectrum valuation and auction projects.

Shreyas Ravi, Associate Director at Secretariat Economists, has nearly nine years of experience as a strategic consultant and expert in network industries. With this expertise he has assisted firms worldwide in executing crucial business and investment decisions. Mr. Ravi has focused his efforts on assisting parties engaged in high-stakes auction markets. He has provided strategic advice in over a dozen high stakes auctions to participating firms. Major recent auctions include the US C-band auction, US Rural Digital Opportunity Fund broadband subsidy auction, and Canada’s 600 MHz auction. In addition, Mr. Ravi has developed software to assist in the simulation of mock auction exercises and to develop and implement auction strategies. In this capacity, Mr. Ravi has assisted some of the largest telecommunication firms worldwide in preparing for and bidding in major LTE and 5G spectrum auctions. He has also led tutorials for regulators and investors interested in either conducting or fine-tuning their own high-stakes auctions.

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Victor Kweka is the Senior Engineer in charge of Spectrum Management in the United Republic of Tanzania, and Chairman for SADC WRC-23 Preparations. Mr Kweka has worked in the Telecommunications Industry for 15 years (Airtel Tanzania-Mobile Network Operator, Nokia Siemens Networks-NSN Tanzania and currently working for Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority-TCRA). He completed his BSc. in Telecommunications Engineering at the University of Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in 2005 and MSc. in Communications Engineering at the University of York, United Kingdom in 2013.

Peter is an electronic communications engineer with depth of experience in radio frequency spectrum management, telecom and broadcasting regulation, policy formulation, and ICT industry research. He has been actively involved in the electronic communications regulatory environment in Ghana, Africa and the international telecommunications union (ITU) level over the last thirteen (13) years.
He has served as a Team Leader, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, and Lead Researcher on various projects which cut across both International and local institutions, including projects in the areas of spectrum monitoring and management, mobile network evolution, analogue to digital terrestrial television transition, communication equipment authorisation and standardisation, television white space technology and fifth generation (5G) mobile technology. He has collaborated with leading international technology firms like Microsoft, Google, Samsung Electronics, and Sony Corporation in executing the above projects.
Peter obtained his first degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and a Masters Degree in Telecommunications & Wireless Systems from the University Of Liverpool, England. He holds several diplomas in telecom management studies, broadcast/wireless network deployment, mobile network evolution, satellite communications, and spectrum management.

He is a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE) and a member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology, UK (IET). He also serves on the Board of Governors of the State Broadcastor of Ghana, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.

Alain is the Policy Manager for Central Africa on the Sub-Saharan Africa Policy team. He joined the GSMA in February 2019 in the Sub Saharan Africa team, based in Kinshasa and responsible for GSMA’s advocacy programmes and supporting members in policy and regulatory matters in Central Africa.

Alain brings twelve years of experience in regulatory affairs dedicated to ensuring compliance of telecommunication operators with applicable rules and regulations. During this time, he has focused his engagement with policy makers and regulatory agencies on improving the industry’s business environment.

Before joining the GSMA, Alain served as Regulatory Affairs Manager at Vodacom Congo from 2006 to 2019 where he worked on retail and wholesale tariff regulation and license acquisitions. He contributed to Vodacom’s launch of the first 3G and 4G mobile networks in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Alain holds an Engineering degree in Telecommunications from the Pedagogic and Technical Institute of Kinshasa (ISPT) and a Post Graduate Diploma in Business and Corporate Law from Symbiosis Centre for Distance Learning in Pune, India.

21 years’ experience in the technology domain, holding senior and executive positions in Africa, MEA, and Asia-Pacific with Key Vendors and Key Operators. Experienced in emerging markets with a focus on the regulatory, innovation, and development aspects. Involved in many network developments, from acquiring new licenses, launching new greenfield networks and demonstrating new technologies. For the last 4 years, Mr. Nassar occupied the position of Network and Engineering Director for Orange in Cameroon, and prior to that, he was assigned as CTIO with key operators such as Vodafone and Digicel. Mr. Nassar holds both MIS and Chartered Computer Engineering Degrees.

Elizabeth Migwalla is Senior Director and Head of Government Affairs (Africa) for Qualcomm International Incorporated (Qualcomm). In this role, which she has held for eight years, Elizabeth interfaces directly with key government ministries, regulatory authorities as well as regional and international regulatory forums, in order to drive the adoption of advanced broadband wireless technologies and service on the continent.

Elizabeth’s distinguished career in various aspects of telecommunications engineering, operations, services and policy spans more than 31 years. She has built a reputation as one of Africa’s leading experts on communications policy through her many accomplishments during this period. In 2012 Elizabeth was named among the top 50 female executives in Middle East and Africa by CommsMEA magazine.

Prior to joining Qualcomm Elizabeth served The Boeing Company as its Regional Director for Regulatory Affairs for four years. Elizabeth also performed a similar role for ICO Global Communications for a period of five years.

Before entering the private sector in 1997, Elizabeth worked at the Kenya Post and Telecommunications Corporation, as both head of its International Services and Planning and Engineering departments. Elizabeth holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering from the University of Nairobi (Kenya), and an MBA from Bond University in Australia.

Elena Scaramuzzi leads regulatory services and research activities with a global reach. At Cullen International since 2009, Ms. Scaramuzzi has led and contributed to new service developments, including, more recently, the Global Trends service, covering the most wide-ranging trends shaping the future of the communications sector. Most of Ms. Scaramuzzi’s previous work at Cullen International focused on regulatory research in the Americas.

With over 25 years’ work experience in the sector, before joining Cullen International, Ms. Scaramuzzi worked for Telecom Italia and the World Bank.

Gababo Wako is a spectrum management expert with the Communications Authority of Kenya, serving as the Principal Officer – Frequency Compliance. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree, an MBA in Strategic Management from Kenya, and an M.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from Germany. Throughout his career in ICT regulation, universal service projects, and spectrum planning and engineering. He has proudly represented his country and the region in numerous ITU Radiocommunication meetings and World Radio Conferences, showcasing his expertise on the international stage.

Gababo has significantly contributed to developing technical and regulatory aspects in Kenya, working across diverse areas such as telecommunications, broadcasting, satellite, and frequency spectrum management. Approachable and well-versed in explaining complex topics, he is eager to share his insights and experiences at the 8th Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference, where he will undoubtedly contribute valuable perspectives and engage with fellow professionals in the field.

Engineer Abraham Oshadami is the Head of Spectrum Administration Department of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and has worked in the NCC for over 18 years.

A First-Class Graduate of Electrical engineering from the University of Ibadan Nigeria with more than 28 years of experience in various industry sectors both in Private and Public in the areas of Information Technology, Computer hardware designs and Maintenance, Information System Management and Spectrum Management.

He has represented Nigeria in various international capacity and events such African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). He is a registered Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and a member of the West African Society for Communication and Administration (WASCA).

Lucy Nyakwera is a Telecommunications Engineer with experience in Spectrum management and research. She has made valuable contributions to the effective engineering, planning, and authorization of RF spectrum resources, aligning with the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) mandate and national Spectrum policy objectives.

Currently, Lucy serves in the Spectrum Engineering and Authorization unit within the Spectrum Management Division at the Uganda Communications Commission, a position she has held since January 2020. In this role, she has been instrumental in efficiently managing administrative and technical inquiries related to radio frequency spectrum applications. She has also played an active role in improving spectrum management processes at the Commission.

Lucy actively participates in the National Preparatory Committee (NPC) for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC23), specifically coordinating Chapter 4 agenda items. Additionally, she is an active member of the East African Communications Organisation (EACO) Working Group 5, focusing on Broadcasting Development, Spectrum Management, and Media Services Regulations.

Lucy has participated in and completed several internationally accredited training, including the prestigious ITU Academy’s Spectrum Management Training Program (SMTP) and specialized courses from the United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI).

Before her current role, she served in various capacities at Uganda Telecom Limited, the National Telecommunications operator company, for nine (9) years. During this time, she held positions as a Radio Frequency Planning Engineer and Core Network Planning Engineer, demonstrating her skills in network planning and optimization to ensure quality service delivery.

Elizabeth Migwalla is Senior Director and Head of Government Affairs (Africa) for Qualcomm International Incorporated (Qualcomm). In this role, which she has held for eight years, Elizabeth interfaces directly with key government ministries, regulatory authorities as well as regional and international regulatory forums, in order to drive the adoption of advanced broadband wireless technologies and service on the continent.

Elizabeth’s distinguished career in various aspects of telecommunications engineering, operations, services and policy spans more than 31 years. She has built a reputation as one of Africa’s leading experts on communications policy through her many accomplishments during this period. In 2012 Elizabeth was named among the top 50 female executives in Middle East and Africa by CommsMEA magazine.

Prior to joining Qualcomm Elizabeth served The Boeing Company as its Regional Director for Regulatory Affairs for four years. Elizabeth also performed a similar role for ICO Global Communications for a period of five years.

Before entering the private sector in 1997, Elizabeth worked at the Kenya Post and Telecommunications Corporation, as both head of its International Services and Planning and Engineering departments. Elizabeth holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering from the University of Nairobi (Kenya), and an MBA from Bond University in Australia.

Elena Scaramuzzi leads regulatory services and research activities with a global reach. At Cullen International since 2009, Ms. Scaramuzzi has led and contributed to new service developments, including, more recently, the Global Trends service, covering the most wide-ranging trends shaping the future of the communications sector. Most of Ms. Scaramuzzi’s previous work at Cullen International focused on regulatory research in the Americas.

With over 25 years’ work experience in the sector, before joining Cullen International, Ms. Scaramuzzi worked for Telecom Italia and the World Bank.

Gababo Wako is a spectrum management expert with the Communications Authority of Kenya, serving as the Principal Officer – Frequency Compliance. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree, an MBA in Strategic Management from Kenya, and an M.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from Germany. Throughout his career in ICT regulation, universal service projects, and spectrum planning and engineering. He has proudly represented his country and the region in numerous ITU Radiocommunication meetings and World Radio Conferences, showcasing his expertise on the international stage.

Gababo has significantly contributed to developing technical and regulatory aspects in Kenya, working across diverse areas such as telecommunications, broadcasting, satellite, and frequency spectrum management. Approachable and well-versed in explaining complex topics, he is eager to share his insights and experiences at the 8th Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference, where he will undoubtedly contribute valuable perspectives and engage with fellow professionals in the field.

Engineer Abraham Oshadami is the Head of Spectrum Administration Department of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and has worked in the NCC for over 18 years.

A First-Class Graduate of Electrical engineering from the University of Ibadan Nigeria with more than 28 years of experience in various industry sectors both in Private and Public in the areas of Information Technology, Computer hardware designs and Maintenance, Information System Management and Spectrum Management.

He has represented Nigeria in various international capacity and events such African Telecommunications Union (ATU) and the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). He is a registered Engineer with the Council for the Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN), a member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) and a member of the West African Society for Communication and Administration (WASCA).

Lucy Nyakwera is a Telecommunications Engineer with experience in Spectrum management and research. She has made valuable contributions to the effective engineering, planning, and authorization of RF spectrum resources, aligning with the Uganda Communications Commission’s (UCC) mandate and national Spectrum policy objectives.

Currently, Lucy serves in the Spectrum Engineering and Authorization unit within the Spectrum Management Division at the Uganda Communications Commission, a position she has held since January 2020. In this role, she has been instrumental in efficiently managing administrative and technical inquiries related to radio frequency spectrum applications. She has also played an active role in improving spectrum management processes at the Commission.

Lucy actively participates in the National Preparatory Committee (NPC) for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRC23), specifically coordinating Chapter 4 agenda items. Additionally, she is an active member of the East African Communications Organisation (EACO) Working Group 5, focusing on Broadcasting Development, Spectrum Management, and Media Services Regulations.

Lucy has participated in and completed several internationally accredited training, including the prestigious ITU Academy’s Spectrum Management Training Program (SMTP) and specialized courses from the United States Telecommunications Training Institute (USTTI).

Before her current role, she served in various capacities at Uganda Telecom Limited, the National Telecommunications operator company, for nine (9) years. During this time, she held positions as a Radio Frequency Planning Engineer and Core Network Planning Engineer, demonstrating her skills in network planning and optimization to ensure quality service delivery.

Elena Scaramuzzi leads regulatory services and research activities with a global reach. At Cullen International since 2009, Ms. Scaramuzzi has led and contributed to new service developments, including, more recently, the Global Trends service, covering the most wide-ranging trends shaping the future of the communications sector. Most of Ms. Scaramuzzi’s previous work at Cullen International focused on regulatory research in the Americas.

With over 25 years’ work experience in the sector, before joining Cullen International, Ms. Scaramuzzi worked for Telecom Italia and the World Bank.

Peter is an electronic communications engineer with depth of experience in radio frequency spectrum management, telecom and broadcasting regulation, policy formulation, and ICT industry research. He has been actively involved in the electronic communications regulatory environment in Ghana, Africa and the international telecommunications union (ITU) level over the last thirteen (13) years.
He has served as a Team Leader, Project Manager, Project Coordinator, and Lead Researcher on various projects which cut across both International and local institutions, including projects in the areas of spectrum monitoring and management, mobile network evolution, analogue to digital terrestrial television transition, communication equipment authorisation and standardisation, television white space technology and fifth generation (5G) mobile technology. He has collaborated with leading international technology firms like Microsoft, Google, Samsung Electronics, and Sony Corporation in executing the above projects.
Peter obtained his first degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) and a Masters Degree in Telecommunications & Wireless Systems from the University Of Liverpool, England. He holds several diplomas in telecom management studies, broadcast/wireless network deployment, mobile network evolution, satellite communications, and spectrum management.

He is a member of the Ghana Institution of Engineers (GhIE) and a member of the Institution of Engineering & Technology, UK (IET). He also serves on the Board of Governors of the State Broadcastor of Ghana, the Ghana Broadcasting Corporation.

Trained engineer and a Telecommunications Tegulator since 2011.Nine years in charge of the technical office, frequency control and one year in charge of the frequency assignment department.

Experienced telecommunications engineer and researcher. Currently works at the International Affairs Office of the National Agency of Telecommunications (Anatel), Brazil. Acted as a Delegate or Head of Delegation for Brazil in important discussions within the International Telecommunications Union (ITU). Member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) and of the Brazilian Telecommunications Society (SBrT).

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Kevin Eisenhauer is responsible for assisting Intelsat’s strategic long-term spectrum position in the marketplace. In his role, he works closely with the company’s senior management on corporate and spectrum strategy to analyze and identify emerging spectrum opportunities and risks for Intelsat. In addition, he supports and leads efforts from across the globe that protect, optimize and leverage the company’s spectrum assets in support of Intelsat’s broader long-term growth strategy.

Holding various positions in the past, Kevin has accumulated over 6 years’ experience within the satellite industry. Prior to joining Intelsat in 2021, Kevin served as a Regulatory Engineering Manager at Access Partnership, an international consultancy firm specialized in providing services in the telecommunications sector (Regulatory Compliance, Market Access, Public Policy). Kevin then joined the frequency management team at Airbus Defense and Space in Toulouse to support key strategy development for the Defense and Space industry. At Intelsat, Kevin continues to focus on strategic spectrum regulation supporting the company’s key operations interests. The combination of these experiences has provided Kevin with flexible and outside the box thinking as well as accumulated experience to navigate complex rules.

Kevin earned a Master’s Degree from ISAE-SUPAERO in Toulouse and a Master of Engineering (M.Eng.) from UC Berkeley in California. On a more personal note, Kevin frequently travelled and moved from one country to another (Gabon, Congo, England, Venezuela, USA, Malaysia, Angola and France). These experiences enable him to adapt to different mentalities, cultures and environments.

Intelsat S.A. (NYSE: I) is the world’s leading provider of satellite services, delivering high performance connectivity solutions for media, fixed and mobile broadband infrastructure, enterprise and government and military applications for more than 50 years. Intelsat’s satellite, teleport and fiber infrastructure is unmatched in the industry, setting the standard for transmissions of video and broadband services. From the globalization of content and the proliferation of HD to the expansion of cellular networks and mobile broadband access, with Intelsat, envision your future network, connect using our leading satellite technology and transform your opportunities.

Kezias Mwale is Radiocommunications Coordinator at African Telecommunications Union.  He started his spectrum management career as a junior engineer in 2003 at the Zambia ICT Authority, rising to manager spectrum management in 2010 – a position he held until his appointment by the African Telecommunications Union (ATU) as a Radiocommunications Coordinator in 2012. He has been a keen and active contributor to national, regional and international spectrum management successes including development of the first Zambian national spectrum plan, the SADC spectrum plan, the GE-06 Conference during which he was appointed one of the planning experts for Eastern and Southern Africa. He has immensely contributed to the current improved status of Radiocommunications affairs of ATU.

Mr Mwale holds an MSc in Broadband and Mobile Communications with distinction from the University of Kent (2008), and an MBA from the University of Nicosia (2017).

Patrick Bennett Musiyapo, is a Deputy Director for Spectrum management at Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). He has 12 years of experience in the telecommunications industry in the fields of operations and 13 years of regulation. He has participated in the satellite matters at SADC and in ITU WRC processes. Patrick is the vice chair for the SADC Satellite Expert Group as well as Chair for the SADC FSS Group.

Mr Musiyapo has been responsible for a number of portfolios that include , licensing, type approval, numbering and Spectrum Management. He is actively involved in the work of WRC preparation dealing with satellite issues. He completed BSc in Electrical and Electronics Engineering from University of Malawi in 1999. He proceeded to do MSc in Radio Frequency Communication Engineering with University of Bradford in 2005. In 2016 he obtained an MSc in Strategic Management with University of Derby.

David Goldman is the Vice President of Satellite Policy for SpaceX. Prior to joining SpaceX, he was the Chief Counsel for the Communication and Technology Subcommittee since January 2015. Before that he served as the Senior Legal Advisor for FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel. He was the Commissioner’s chief advisor on issues of policy, strategy, public relations, and office operations. In addition, he had primary substantive responsibility for wireless, international, and public safety issues.

David joined Commissioner Rosenworcel’s office from the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, where he served in detail as Counsel to the Subcommittee on Communications, Technology, and the Internet.

Prior to serving on Capitol Hill, David served in a number of positions at the FCC, including in the office of Chairman Genachowski and as a Policy Advisor to the Chief of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. He joined the agency as an Honors Attorney, serving as Attorney Advisor in the Spectrum Competition and Policy Division of the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau. Before this, he served as Staff Law Clerk at the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago. He also worked as an associate at the law firm Hughes Hubbard & Reed in New York.

He received his law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and his undergraduate degree from the University of Florida.

Margo Deckard is the Co-founder and COO of Lynk Global, Inc. Previously, Margo served as VP of Programs for NexGen Space, where she managed projects, contracts, and financial operations. She was Project Manager for the Ultra-Low-Cost Access to Space Study for the United States Air Force. This study focused on how the United States Government could leverage free enterprise to achieve low cost access to space to meet our National Security needs in the next 5 years. She also served as the Principal Investigator for NASA-funded research on the environmental impacts of space solar power (SSP), and co-authored a study for the National Security Space Office on SSP. She keeps her engineering skills current by working on an array of technical projects. Recently, Margo wrote a web data connector for NetHope to connect data from the United Nations Humanitarian Crisis Response Syrian Refugee Crisis REST APIs and populate Tableau. This product will guide over 43 NGOs in their efforts to meet the needs of the Syrian Refugees. She has a B.S. in Genetic Engineering from Purdue University and an M.S. in Systems Engineering from Wright State University.

Ivan helps businesses with their Space and Spectrum strategies globally from a policy and regulatory angle and with a focus on emerging technologies.

In recent years, Ivan assisted satellite operators and new space ventures with global market access, ITU support, project management, and business strategy.

Prior to joining Access Partnership, he spent more than 10 years in corporate affairs, institutional relations, policy analysis, political reporting, and advocacy. He previously worked for the Telecommunications Division at Euromoney Institutional Investor PLC.

Ivan holds an MSc from the University of Cape Town, an MRes from the University of London, a BSc-BA from Universidad Complutense (Madrid) and Mid-Sweden University, and a BSc from UNED-Spain. He speaks Spanish, English, and Portuguese.

Timothy Adi Ashong, is the Ag. Director General of the Regional African Satellite Communications Organization (RASCOM). Timothy Is a graduate Engineer with a MSc in Communications Management from the New Buckinghamshire University in the United Kingdom and also holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Electronic and Telecommunications Engineering from the All Nations University, Ghana He has over 20 years of experience in the fields of Networking, Spectrum management, and Satellite Regulatory environments.

Timothy was elected Vice-chair of Study Group 4 ITU-R during the WRC-15 and was reelected in WRC-19. He has actively participated in numerous global and regional radiocommunication conferences and been directly involved in the development of technical conditions for sharing between radio services and drafting of the corresponding regulatory provisions under agenda items for different conferences.

Jean-Jacques is a Senior Engineer in Radiocommunications, Electronics and Computer science who graduated in Paris in 1983.

J.J. Massima-Landji is actually the ITU representative for Central Africa and Madagascar and has been resident in Yaoundé since 2009. As Senior Adviser to the Ministry of Communications and Telecommunications of GABON, he was posted in Geneva, where he spent nine years at ITU Headquarters in Geneva as the Permanent Representative of Gabon to ITU from 2004 to 2009 and at the Telecommunications Development Bureau (BDT) as Coordinator of the Iraq Project, from 2000 to 2004. He spent two years as Regional Director for Central Africa for ICO Global Communications, Office based in South Africa, from 1998 to 2000.

Senior Engineer and Director of Posts and Telecommunications in the Gabonese administration, he managed the Telecommunications of his country for more than 15 years ( Head of Telematics and Computer Services from 2004 to 2006, Director of Studies and Computer Science from 2006 to 2010; Central Director of National Telecommunications from 1990 to 1994 and Deputy Director-General of OPT( Office des Postes et Telecommunications), Director General of the T.I.G. (Société des Telecommunications Internationales du Gabon ) in charge of Telecommunications from 1994 to 1998; and was the first Chairman of the Regulatory Body of Gabon: “Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications.

Recognized as an ICT Senior Expert Worldwide, he has a proven experience of more than 37 years in the field of ICT and computer science. He contributed to the implementation of RASCOM as a continental expert and chaired the RASCOM Board of Directors in 1994 and 1995. He attended most of the ICT and ITU conferences.

He also served as a lecturer in the National School of Post and Telecommunications and in the African Institute of Informatics (IAI) from 1984 to 1987 in Libreville, Gabon.

He is French-speaking, fluent in English, and also graduated in English with a UN Proficiency.

Mr. DIFFO Bertin’s journey is one of dedication, expertise, and unwavering passion for the telecommunications industry. Through his extensive academic background, diverse professional experiences, and remarkable contributions, he has left an indelible mark on the sector.

Mr. DIFFO Bertin embarked on his educational journey in the picturesque village of Bamboutos, where he attended the Ecole Publique de Bantan. His passion for knowledge led him to the Lycee de Biyem Assi in Yaounde, where he obtained his Baccalaureate.

Seeking to further expand his horizons, Mr. Bertin embarked on a new adventure in Germany. He immersed himself in a language course at the Technische Universitat Clausthal to refine his linguistic skills and facilitate integration into his new environment. With his determination and thirst for knowledge, he subsequently moved to Frankfurt and enrolled at the University of Applied Sciences of Wiesbaden. There, he acquired a Diploma of engineering in Information & Electrotechnic, followed by a Masters in Telecommunications, solidifying his expertise in the field.

After completing his studies, Mr. Bertin began his professional career at AREVA – NP Gmbh in Offenbach, Germany, dedicating two years of his time to the company. Seeking new challenges, he joined Deutsche Telekom for a year before returning to Cameroon in 2011. The esteemed telecommunications company, Camtel, recognized his talents and expertise, thus welcoming him to their team.

Since his return to Cameroon, Mr. Bertin has consistently demonstrated his dedication and capabilities within Camtel. He has steadily progressed through various ranks, starting as Chef Section, then advancing to Chef Service and Chargé d’étude assistant. His exemplary skills and commitment were acknowledged, leading him to assume the position of Directeur Technique pour la Région du Centre. Currently, Mr. Bertin holds the esteemed position of Chef Departement Strategie et Developpement for the national territory, further showcasing his leadership qualities and strategic acumen.

Throughout his career, Mr. Bertin has made significant contributions to the development of Camtel’s mobile network. His expertise spans multiple generations of technologies, including CDMA2000, CDMA1XEVDO, GSM, UMTS, and LTE. His role in the designing, planning, deployment and maintenance of these networks has been instrumental in enhancing connectivity and communication across the country.

Notably, Mr. Bertin has been a key figure in coordinating RF spectrum with the regulatory authority, ART, and other local operators as well as neighboring countries in the regional zone. His exceptional coordination skills and strategic mindset have been invaluable in ensuring optimal utilization of RF resources and fostering collaboration within the telecommunications sector.
Despite his numerous accomplishments, Mr. Bertin remains humble and dedicated to his work. In his personal life, he is a loving husband and a proud father of four children. His ability to balance his professional and personal responsibilities is a testament to his admirable character and commitment.

Elizabeth Migwalla is Senior Director and Head of Government Affairs (Africa) for Qualcomm International Incorporated (Qualcomm). In this role, which she has held for eight years, Elizabeth interfaces directly with key government ministries, regulatory authorities as well as regional and international regulatory forums, in order to drive the adoption of advanced broadband wireless technologies and service on the continent.

Elizabeth’s distinguished career in various aspects of telecommunications engineering, operations, services and policy spans more than 31 years. She has built a reputation as one of Africa’s leading experts on communications policy through her many accomplishments during this period. In 2012 Elizabeth was named among the top 50 female executives in Middle East and Africa by CommsMEA magazine.

Prior to joining Qualcomm Elizabeth served The Boeing Company as its Regional Director for Regulatory Affairs for four years. Elizabeth also performed a similar role for ICO Global Communications for a period of five years.

Before entering the private sector in 1997, Elizabeth worked at the Kenya Post and Telecommunications Corporation, as both head of its International Services and Planning and Engineering departments. Elizabeth holds Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Engineering from the University of Nairobi (Kenya), and an MBA from Bond University in Australia.

Jean-Jacques is a Senior Engineer in Radiocommunications, Electronics and Computer science who graduated in Paris in 1983.

J.J. Massima-Landji is actually the ITU representative for Central Africa and Madagascar and has been resident in Yaoundé since 2009. As Senior Adviser to the Ministry of Communications and Telecommunications of GABON, he was posted in Geneva, where he spent nine years at ITU Headquarters in Geneva as the Permanent Representative of Gabon to ITU from 2004 to 2009 and at the Telecommunications Development Bureau (BDT) as Coordinator of the Iraq Project, from 2000 to 2004. He spent two years as Regional Director for Central Africa for ICO Global Communications, Office based in South Africa, from 1998 to 2000.

Senior Engineer and Director of Posts and Telecommunications in the Gabonese administration, he managed the Telecommunications of his country for more than 15 years ( Head of Telematics and Computer Services from 2004 to 2006, Director of Studies and Computer Science from 2006 to 2010; Central Director of National Telecommunications from 1990 to 1994 and Deputy Director-General of OPT( Office des Postes et Telecommunications), Director General of the T.I.G. (Société des Telecommunications Internationales du Gabon ) in charge of Telecommunications from 1994 to 1998; and was the first Chairman of the Regulatory Body of Gabon: “Agence de Régulation des Télécommunications.

Recognized as an ICT Senior Expert Worldwide, he has a proven experience of more than 37 years in the field of ICT and computer science. He contributed to the implementation of RASCOM as a continental expert and chaired the RASCOM Board of Directors in 1994 and 1995. He attended most of the ICT and ITU conferences.

He also served as a lecturer in the National School of Post and Telecommunications and in the African Institute of Informatics (IAI) from 1984 to 1987 in Libreville, Gabon.

He is French-speaking, fluent in English, and also graduated in English with a UN Proficiency.

Gababo Wako is a spectrum management expert with the Communications Authority of Kenya, serving as the Principal Officer – Frequency Compliance. He holds an Electrical Engineering degree, an MBA in Strategic Management from Kenya, and an M.Sc. in Electronics Engineering from Germany. Throughout his career in ICT regulation, universal service projects, and spectrum planning and engineering. He has proudly represented his country and the region in numerous ITU Radiocommunication meetings and World Radio Conferences, showcasing his expertise on the international stage.

Gababo has significantly contributed to developing technical and regulatory aspects in Kenya, working across diverse areas such as telecommunications, broadcasting, satellite, and frequency spectrum management. Approachable and well-versed in explaining complex topics, he is eager to share his insights and experiences at the 8th Sub Sahara Spectrum Management Conference, where he will undoubtedly contribute valuable perspectives and engage with fellow professionals in the field.

Dr Denis NGAE is a member of the Cameroon Society of Medical Informatics (SOCIM). He coordinated on behalf of Cameroon, the telemedicine component of the pan-African online services project with the help of the Indian government. He is a teacher of medical informatics and a researcher at the Research Center for International and Strategic Diplomatic Studies (CREDIS) and at Knowledge & Development (S&D). He is an expert in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and passionate about issues relating to digital health.

In this context, he led the implementation of major projects such as the Pan-African Online Services project (telemedicine, tele-education, tele-diplomacy), the project for the construction of landing points for submarine cables (WACS, MainOne, etc.), the National Emergency Telecommunications Network project, etc. He actively participates in the work of LoRa Alliance on the deployment of LoRaWAN networks for the development of IoT applications in Africa.

He successfully completed the Digital Health Applied Leadership Program, supported by Digital Square, Global Health Equity University (UGHE), World Health Organization (WHO), World Bank and TechChange. He is the Head of the Projects, Studies and Forecasting Division at the Ministry of Posts and Telecommunications of Cameroon. He also holds an Applied Data Science Lab certificate from WorldQuant University.