Commonwealth Digital Broadcasting Caribbean Forum 2017

The 2nd Commonwealth Digital Broadcasting Caribbean Forum 2017 (DBCF) is due to be held on 21st – 22nd November 2017 at Terra Nova All Suite Hotel, 17 Waterloo Rd, Kingston, Jamaica. This event is being organised by the Commonwealth Telecommunications Organisation (CTO) and hosted by Jamaica’s Broadcasting Commission. This event is a continuation of the successful Digital Broadcasting Switchover Forum events that have taken place over the last decade – the new title for the event recognises the changes that have taken place in broadcasting during that time. The Digital Broadcasting Caribbean Forum 2017 will provide an excellent opportunity for participants to learn from each other about successes in the field of digital broadcasting, as well as the challenges posed for the future. Solutions to these challenges and the opportunities available for digital broadcasting will be examined through interactive sessions led by global knowledge leaders. The audience will be composed of policymakers, regulators, broadcasters, content developers, network infrastructure providers, operators, equipment manufacturers and opinion leaders. This is a key event for stakeholders across the Caribbean, helping them to deal with many aspects of digital switchover, including:

DBSO and the status of the Caribbean Choosing a Standard: Considerations and Implications Upgrading the network to Digital; Policy and regulatory interventions on digital switchover that protect public interest; Convergence, content evolution and multiple delivery platforms; Innovations in Broadcasting; Digital Radio; Alternative approaches to digital transformation; and Investing in the Digital Market

FAQs Are there ID or minimum age requirements to enter the event? All people requiring access to the conference hall via any entrance must produce a form of official personal photographic identification prior to admittance to the building.Acceptable forms of identification are:• Company Photo Pass• New Style Driving licence• Photo Credit Card• Passport.Failure to produce identification will result in entry being delayed and possibly refused. There are NO exceptions to this rule. What are my transport/parking options for getting to and from the event? A transfer service will be operated from selected hotels to the conference venue, please ask the organisers for further information. How can I contact the organiser with any questions? Please contact the CTO Events Team on events@cto.int or 0044 208 600 3805. Is my registration/ticket transferrable? It is possible to transfer your ticket to a colleague, but please inform the organisers of any changes in advance of the event on events@cto.int.
Can I update my registration information? You are welcome to update your registration information by logging into your Eventbrite account and updating the details on file. Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event? It is essential that you bring either a printed ticket to the registration desk or an email ticket confirming your order. What is the refund policy? All cancellations must be made in writing at least 21 days before the event date and acknowledged by a member of CTO. Any cancellations made after this time period will levy a 100% cancellation charge. The name on the registration/ticket doesn't match the attendee. Is that okay? No, all names must match the registered attendee list.