AEC - International Regulatory Conference for 2024

At the invitation of the Agency for Electronic Communications, NEXT-EM attended the International Regulatory Conference, which was held from May 13 to 15, 2024. in Hotel  Inex Olgica in Ohrid. Ten years in a row, AEK organizes an International Regulatory Conference, with the aim of encouraging public debate on issues related to the latest technological developments in the ICT sector, through the exchange of opinions, solutions to possible problems, best practices and experiences. This conference was opened by the director of the Agency for Electronic Communications, Mr. Jeton Akiku. The title of the conference “Bridging the Gap, Enter the New Era” with topics discussed were: Session 1 – Spectrum Management and Monitoring (technology, case study, QoS, measurements, coverage, challenges, infrastructure sharing), Session 2 –Cybersecurity (regional cooperation, cybersecurity priorities, raising awareness, security strategies, need for proactive approach, cybercrime, operators of critical infrastructure) and Session 3 – Broadband and Regulatory (current situation on the market, building networks, infrastructure, OTT regulation, market analyses, competition, pricing, roaming, end users). Prominent personalities were invited from Macedonian and international institutions, including regulatory bodies, operators, other companies, as well as key figures in the Macedonian and global market of electronic communications. The conference provided an excellent platform for a purposeful dialogue between all stakeholders and an excellent basis for exchanging views on topics of common interest through sharing knowledge and experience. NEXT-EM dooel also took an active part.