By Clifford Agugoesi, Editor-in-Chief
Registrations are now open for the International Institute of Communications(IIC) Asia Forum holding in Seoul, Republic of Korea(South Korea)Cyber Era NG learns.
“Our annual Asia Digital Comms & Media Forum is always an exciting start to the year for the IIC, especially in 2025 as it will be our first visit to South Korea. Having enjoyed a long and fruitful relationship with the KCC and KCSC it is a pleasure to have the opportunity to meet our local and regional members and wider community in Seoul. The agenda is taking shape, speakers and delegates are registering and we are pleased to announce that simultaneous translation of English/Korean will be provided,” IIC Director-General, Ms. Lynn Robinson, shared with us over email Wednesday.
Speakers expected at the Forum include:
- Assistant Director (Support), Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA), Hong Kong, China, Kingsley Yeung
- Director of Media Research, Korea Press Foundation, Sonho Kim
- Professor, Korea University Law School; Director, Open Net Korea, Kyung-Sin Park
- Senior Director and Head of Public Policy, APAC, Roblox, Steve Park
- Director, Policy and External Engagement, Internet Society (ISOC) Noelle Francesca de Guzman
- DXAF Community Head, Head of North East Asia, GSMA, John David Kim
- Researcher, Internet Address Policy Team, Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) Hyuna Choi
- Director, Government and Inter-Governmental Organization (IGO) Engagement, APAC, ICANN, Angela Wibawa
- Group Head of Regulatory Affairs, Axiata Group Berhad, Chee Kheong Foong
“We will be examining the evolution in regulatory governance and structures regionally and making comparisons internationally. Focused panels will dive into infrastructure investment, mobile network evolution, cybersecurity, AI governance, audiovisual policy, online safety and the future of news,” added Ms. Robinson.
