IIC Releases Discussion Topics For Its Asia Forum, 11-12 Feb 2025 – Seoul, South Korea

By Clifford Agugoesi, Editor-in-Chief

TMT industry advocacy body, the International Institute of Communications( IIC) has announced that  its annual Asia Digital Communications and Media Forum 2025 will hold in Seoul, South Korea  even as the . the agenda is being finalised and confirmed speakers will be announced over the next few weeks.

This is following a heads-up we obtained over email from the Director-General at IIC, Ms. Lynn Robinson.

Tuesday 11 – Wednesday 12 February 2025, the exact location for the event  is voco Seoul Gangnam

144 Dosan daero (Nonhyun dong) Seoul 06040 South Korea.

Discussion themes will include:

• Policy & regulatory landscape in South Korea – agency structures, collaboration and cooperation, national and international priorities

• Digital infrastructure investment – 6G, satellite, submarine cables

• Digital content and culture – championing and protecting a vibrant creative economy

• Digital inclusion – closing the knowledge and literacy gaps in a highly connected society

• AI industrial policy roadmap – balancing innovation and risk

• Digital transformation of verticals – spotlight on eGov

• Online safety – UGC moderation, intermediary liability, age verification; privacy

• Future of news – countering dis- and mis-information, dark patterns, deep fakes

• Update on Network Usage Charge / fair share debate

“The event is complimentary for IIC members to attend, register your place here. Please also see here for nearby hotel recommendations,” stated Ms. Robinson.