radiocommunications
Day 1: Tuesday 25 August 2026
| 8:00 am | Registration |
| 9:00 am | Conference opening |
| 9:15 am | Welcome address: Adam Suckling, Acting Chair, ACMA: Making spectrum work to support productivity, public services and consumers |
| Meeting the future head on: 6G, AI and spectrum management challenges and opportunities | |
| 9:45 am | Presentation: Spectrum planning in the AI Era: Australia’s 6 GHz strategy Chris Worley, Executive Manager, Spectrum Planning & Engineering Branch, ACMA |
| 10:05 am | Panel discussion: Future of spectrum management Moderator: Sam Yorke, Authority Member, ACMA Panellists: Andrew Irwin, Assistant Secretary, DITRDCSA; Chris Coughlan, Head of Spectrum and Network Infrastructure, ATA; Paul Burford, Director, Department of Defence; Chris Worley, Executive Manager, ACMA |
| 10:50 am | Morning tea |
| 11:15 am | Presentation: Spectrum futures: Planning, collaboration and optimisation for 6G and beyond Luke Coleman, CEO, Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) |
| 11:45 am | Presentation: Industry and regulatory developments in D2D services Alex Orange, Vice President, Technology and Spectrum, Omnispace |
| 12:15 pm | Presentation: 2 GHz: Convergence and complexities Robert Crofts, Executive Manager, Spectrum Allocations, Licensing and Policy Branch, ACMA |
| 12:35 pm | Lunch |
| 1:35 pm | Panel discussion: LEOSats’ impact on the future of access and competition and accessibility Moderator: Adam Suckling, Acting Chair, ACMA Panellists: Lisa La Rance, Assistant Secretary, DITRDCSA; Mike Johns, Senior Manager, Satellite and Equipment, ATA; Anna Brakey, Commissioner, ACCC |
| 2:15 pm | Presentation: Australian space industry: Spectrum linkage Enrico Palermo, Head, Australian Space Agency (ASA) |
| 2.55 pm | Afternoon tea |
| 3:20 pm | Presentation: How AI is reshaping network design and implications for Australia Chris Price, Director of Advanced Technology, Ericsson |
| 3:55 pm | Presentation: Expiring spectrum licences Sean Mc Queen, Manager, Expiring Spectrum Licences, ACMA |
| 4:15 pm – 4:45 pm | Panel discussion: Pricing and policy settings: Fair value and public benefit Moderator: Adam Suckling, Acting Chair, ACMA Panellists: Luke Coleman, CEO, ATA; Ian Martin, Senior Telecommunications Analyst, New Street Research; Shari Scott, Senior Director, Space Services and International Regulation at Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada |
| 4:50 pm | Conference close: Adam Suckling, Acting Chair, ACMA |
| Cocktail reception: 5–7 pm RACV City Club, Level 2 | |
Day 2: Wednesday 26 August 2026
| 8:30 am | Registration |
| 9:00 am | Conference opening |
| Global developments shaping radiocommunications: The ITU and beyond | |
| 9:05 am | Introduction and scene setting: Chris Hose, Manager, International Radiocommunications Strategy and Liaison, ACMA |
| 9:25 am | Presentation: Enabling a wireless future in a changing world Chris Woolford, Director of International Spectrum Policy, Ofcom |
| 9:50 am | Presentation: From global vision to commercial networks: How ITU-R and 3GPP shape IMT Frank Savaglio, Principal Head of Wireless Technology Standards, Telstra |
| 10:15 am | Panel discussion on ITU/WRC, industry international developments and forums Moderator: Chris Hose Panellists: Chris Woolford, Director of International Spectrum Policy, Ofcom; Frank Savaglio, Principal Head of Wireless Technology Standards, Telstra; Chris Hofer, Head of International Spectrum Management and Strategy, Amazon; Andrew Irwin, Assistant Secretary, DITRDCSA |
| 11:00 am | Morning tea |
| 11:20 am | Presentation: The LEO revolution: Opportunities, competition and connectivity Chris Hofer, Head of International Spectrum Management and Strategy, Amazon |
| 11:50 am | Presentation: Consumer trust and expectations of the telecommunications sector Carol Bennett, Chief Executive Officer, ACCAN |
| 12:25 pm | Presentation: Global challenges, Australian solutions: Building the next generation of mobile connectivity Sri Amirthalingam, Chief Technology Officer, Optus |
| 12:55 pm | Lunch |
| 1:55 pm | Presentation: Beyond the game: Building Australia's FIFA World Cup experience Moderator: Carolyn Lidgerwood, Authority Member, ACMA Panellists: Carolina Chiaradio, Acting Head of Audience Marketing, SBS; Matthew Hancock, General Manager, Streaming & Digital Products, SBS |
| 2:45 pm | Presentation and discussion: Showcasing Australia: Comms and the 2032 Olympic Games Moderator: Adam Suckling, ACMA Acting Chair Panellists: Lee Stevens, Head of Business Technology, Brisbane Organising Committee for the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games; Chris Wong, Manager, Field Operations, ACMA |
| 3:40 pm | Conference close: Adam Suckling, Acting Chair, ACMA |
| 3:50 pm | Post-conference reception: RACV City Club, Level 17 |