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CASPIAN TELECOMS 2006 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION POST SHOW REPORT
5th Anniversary Regional Turkey, Caspian & Central Asian, Russia & Black Sea Telecoms Conference and Exhibition, 11-13 April 2006, Hilton Hotel and Hilton Convention and Exhibition Centre, Istanbul, Turkey
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Social Networking Events:
Day1
Official Opening Conference Coffee Breaks, Day1 Sponsored by Intelsat on 11th of April 2006
Official Opening Conference Luncheon, Day1 Sponsored by Gilat Satellite Networks on 11th of April 2006
Opening Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition Cocktail Party, Day1 Sponsored by iBasis on 11th of April 2006
Opening Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Gala Dinner, Day1 – 11th of April 2006 – Sponsored by Intracom Telecom on 11th of April 2006
Day2
Conference Coffee Breaks, Day2 Sponsored by Karel Elektronik on 12th of April 2006
Conference Luncheon, Day2 Sponsored by Rohde&Schwarz on 12th of April 2006
Closing Conference Evening Reception and Bosphorous Tour Hosted by the Organisers on 12th of April 2006
Other Events alongside the Conference and Exhibition:
There were held number of Meetings at the Conference by GVF/ Global VSAT Forum, Intelsat, Intracom Telecom and TeliaSonera.
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Display Stands Area
At the most networking area of the Conference - Coffee Breaks Area was presented Showcase of the Conference with Display Stands of Official Sponsors of the Conference such as: Eutelsat, Gilat Satellite Networks, Hellas-Sat, iBasis, Intracom Telecom, New Skies Satellites, Telekom Telepati, TeliaSonera International Carrier, i-ConX Solutions, Intelsat, Iskratel, Rohde&Schwarz, Verso Technologies and ViaSat.
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Official Opening and Sessions, Day1
11th of April 2006
5th Anniversary Regional International Turkey, Caspian, Central Asia, Russia and Black Sea Region Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference - was opened with the welcome note on behalf of the Organisers of the Conference – Mr. Christian Hocepied - DG Competition, European Commission, and followed by Opening Conference Welcome Speech, Host Country – by Mr. Binali Yildirim – HE Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Turkey.
Session1 was continued with the Welcome Speeches and VIP Guests – by Mr. Michael Liapis – HE Minister of Transport & Communications of the Hellenic Republic, Greece, Mr. Said M. Zuvaidov – HE Minister of Communications of Tajikistan, Dr. Tayfun Acarer – Chairman of the Board, President of Telecommunications Authority of Turkey, Mr. Paul Doany - General Director of Turk Telecom, Mr. Khairat S. Karibzhanov – President of OJSC Kazakhtelecom and Mr. Abdrakhman Mamataliev – First Deputy Minister of Transport & Communications of Kyrgyz Republic
Session 1 gave an Overview of the Caspian, Central Asia and Black Sea Regional Telecoms Market & Outlook for Turkey’s Role in the Region in View of Proposed EU Accession
Session 2 – covered International & Regional Perspective on Liberalisation & Privatisation of Caspian Telecoms and IT Industry. Session Chairman was Mr. Matthew Botwin - Regulatory Working Group, GVF & Managing Director, The Regent Square Group
Keynote Speakers of Session2: Keynote Speech was given by JSC Uzbektelecom. Other Speakers were presented by: OJSC Rostelecom, Hellas-Sat, Intelsat, Intracom Telecom, Gilat Satellite Networks and iBasis
Session 3 – gave an Overview of Investment Opportunities in the Black Sea and Balkans Telecoms Industry
Keynote Speakers of Session3 by: Keynote Speech was given by the Ministry of Economic Development of Georgia. Other Speakers were presented by: SA Moldtelecom, Iskratel, ViaSat, Scientific and Engineering Cable Lines Centre - Department of Communication & Informatization of Ukraine, Karel Elektronik, Mera Systems and Aperto Networks
Session 4 – covered Development of Telecoms Regulatory Reform and Legislation in Turkey, the Black Sea Region and Central. Session Chairman was Mr. David Cooper - Head, Telecoms, Informatics and Media Team
Keynote Speakers of Session4 have been Presented by: DG Competition - European Commission, Telecom Georgia, New Skies Satellites, EETT - Electronic Communications of Hellenic Telecommunications & Post Commission, Telecommunication Agency of the Ministry of Transport and Communication of Armenia, Strategic Planning Department of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan, EBRD and JSon&Partners
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Day2
12th of April 2006
Session 1 – gave an Overview of Opportunities for Further Investment into Turkey and Black Sea Telecoms and ICT Sector. Session Chairman was Mr. Karl Johannesson - Managing Partner, J'son & Partners
Keynote Speakers of Session1 by: Keynote Speech was given by the Turk Telekom. Other Speakers were presented by: Altimo, TeliaSonera International Carrier, i-conX Solutions, Eutelsat SA, Crill Telecom and Calik Enerji Telecommunications Company
Session 2 – gave an Overview of the Future Development of Central Asia’s Telecoms and IT Industry. Session Chairman was Mr. David Cooper - Head, Telecoms, Informatics and Media Team
Keynote Speakers of Session2: Keynote Speech was given by JSC Tajiktelecom. Other Speakers were presented by: State Property Fund of Kyrgyz Republic, Policy Implementation - Department of Information Communications Technology of Mongolia, JSC United Telecom of Georgia, Rohde&Schwarz, ING Wholesale Banking, EBRD and Comarch.
Session 3 – gave an Overview of Russia’s Telecom Industry & Technology & it’s Potential for the Caspian Region & Central Asia. Session Chairman was Mr. David Cooper - Head, Telecoms, Informatics and Media Team
Keynote Speakers of Session3 have been Presented by:
OJSC Rostelecom, JSC Sistema Telecom, Intersputnik Holding Ltd., Golden Telecom, BelRosSvyaz of Belarus, Hughes Network Systems, Verso Technologies and Bercut
Session 4 – gave an Overview of Commercial & Residential Trends, Demand & Roll out of Broadband Services in Turkey & Central Asia
Keynote Speakers of Session4: Keynote Speech was given by Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan. Other Speakers were presented by: mPhase Technologies Inc., Airties Wireless Network, Brooktrout Technology and Turk.internet.com
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition
11th – 13th of April 2006
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition was officially opened by Host Country – Mr. Binali Yildirim – HE Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Turkey and followed by Welcome Speech and VIP Guest – Mr. Michael Liapis – HE Minister of Transport & Communications of the Hellenic Republic, Greece and Mr. Paul Doany – General Director of Turk Telekom
There was a VIP Tour around Exhibition and Exhibitors’ booths.
Exhibition was running for 3 days from 11th till 13th of April.
Official Opening Conference Cocktail Party, Day1 Sponsored by iBasis
11th of April 2006
Official Opening Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition Cocktail Party was Sponsored by iBasis. President & CEO, Founder of iBasis – Mr. Ofer Gneezy - gave a Welcome to the Participants of Caspian Telecoms 2006
Cocktail Party was attended by all Conference and Exhibition Participants and was held at Hilton Hotel
Official Opening Conference Gala Dinner, Day1 Sponsored by Intracom Telecom
11th of April 2006
Official Opening Gala Dinner of Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition was held on 11th of April 2006 at Hilton Hotel and was Sponsored by Intracom Telecom with short Company Presentation during Reception
There were more than 400 Conference participants, Exhibitors, VIPs and Press.
Gala Dinner was attended by Host Country – Mr. Binali Yildirim – HE Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Turkey, Mr. Michael Liapis – HE Minister of Transport & Communications of the Hellenic Republic, Greece and Mr. Said M. Zuvaidov – Minister of Communications of Tajikistan and other honourable VIPs Guests
VIPs Ministry Delegations Awards
During the Conference, the Organisers have thanked all Participating Official VIPs Ministry Delegations from 15 countries of the region that fully supported and participated at Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference: Turkey • Kazakhstan • Kyrgyz Republic • Uzbekistan • Turkmenistan • Azerbaijan • Georgia • Tajikistan • Armenia • Russia • Ukraine • Belarus • Moldova • Mongolia • Greece including new Countries-Participants such as Ukraine and Belarus
Host Country
Republic of Turkey – Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Turkey, Telecommunication Authority of Turkey and Turk Telecom
Kazakhstan - OJSC KazakhTeleCom, AO Republican Centre of Space Communications and Electromagnetic Compatibility of Radio-Electronic Means – KazSat
Kyrgyz Republic – Ministry of Transport and Communications, State Committee on Management of State Property and Attraction of Direct Investments
Uzbekistan – JSC UzbekTeleCom, TashTTS - Tashkent Telegraph-Telephone Station, United Nations Development Programme – UNDP ICT Project
Turkmenistan – Cabinet of Ministers, Ministry of Communications
Azerbaijan – Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies, PO AzTeleKom
Georgia – Ministry of Economic Development, Georgia Telecom, JSC United Telecom of Georgia
Tajikistan – Ministry of Communications, JSC TajikTelecom
Armenia – Ministry of Transport and Communication
Russia – OJSC RosTeleCom, JSC Sistema Telecom
Ukraine – OJSC Ukrtelecom, Scientific and Engineering cable Lines Centre – State Department of Communications and Informatisation (SE CLC), Institute for Information Recording for National Academy of Sciences
Belarus – BelRosSvyaz Association
Moldova – SA MoldTeleCom
Mongolia – ICTA - Information-Communication Technology Authority, Mongolia Telecom
Greece – Ministry of Transport and Communications, EETT – Greek National Telecommunications t Commission
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition also enjoyed support and participation of number of International Organisations as –
BSEC-BC/ Black Sea Economic Co-operation- Business Council
EBRD
EC/ European Commission
GVF Organisation/ Global VSAT Forum
JSon&Partners
Italian Chamber of Commerce
Turkish American Businessmen's Association
UNDP and others
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Sponsors Awards
During the Conference, the Organisers have also thanked all Official Sponsors that continuously support and participate at Caspian Telecoms Event such as:
Airties Wireless Networks
Bercut
Calik Energi/ Cetel
Comarch Information Technology
Crill Telecom Software
Eutelsat
Gilat Satellite Networks
Golden Telecom
Hellas Sat
Hughes Network Systems
iBasis
i-conX Solutions
ING Wholesale Banking
Intelsat
Intersputnik
Intracom Telecom
Iskratel
Karel Elektronics
Kaztranscom
Lanck Telecom
MERA Systems
mPhase Technology
New Skies Satellites
Rohde&Schwarz
OJSC Rostelecom
TeliaSonera International Carrier
Verso Technologies
ViaSat
Official Media Sponsor – Telekom Telepati
Besides, The Organisers of the Conference expressed their gratitude for support and participation at Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition to all Exhibitors with the Certificate of Gratitude
Official Closing Conference Evening Reception and Bosphorous Trip, Day2 Hosted by the Organizers
12th of April 2006
Official Closing Conference Evening Reception and Boshorous Cruise of Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition was held on the 12th of April 2006 on the Boat around Bosphorous and has been Hosted by the Organisers.
There were more than 250 Conference and Exhibition participants, Guests and VIPs who have joined this Cruise Tour.
Official Support of Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition, VIPs Ministries and State Telecom Carriers support
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference enjoyed official support and VIPs participation of:
Turkey
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Mr. Binali Yildirim - HE Minister of Transport and Communications
Telecommunication Authority
Dr. Tayfun Acarer – Chairman of the Board, President
Mr. Galip Zerey - Board Member
Mr. Huseyin Edıs - Board Member
Mr. Faruk Comert - Board Member
Mr. Ayhan Badwoman Board Member
Mr. Murat Atali - Board Member
Mr. A. Hamdi Atalay - Board Member
Turk Telecom
Mr. Paul Doany - General Manager
Mr. Mehmet Toros – Deputy General Manager
Kazakhstan
JSC KazakhTeleCom
Mr. Khairat S. Karibzhanov – President
Mr. Tlek N. Isingarin - Vice-President on Business Development
Mr. Azamat M. Syrgabayev - Vice-President -Chief Technical Director
Ms. N.V. Lyan - Executive Director - Director of Service of the Management of Outside Actives
AO Republican Centre of Space Communications and Electromagnetic Compatibility of Radio-Electronic Means - KazSat
Mr. Viktor D. Lefter – President
Kyrgyz Republic
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Mr. Abdrahman M. Mamataliev – First Deputy Minister
Mr. Dzhanybek M. Artykbayev – Head of Communication and Informatisation Department
Mr. Kadyrbek R. Nurmanbetov – Deputy Director, Department of Finical-Economic Analyses and Control
State Committee on Management of State Property and Attraction of Direct Investments
Mr. Azizbek Abyshov – Deputy Chairman
Uzbekistan
JSC UzbekTeleCom
Mr. S.S. Nasretdinov – Deputy General Director
Mrs. F.M. Haidarova – Chief Account
Mr. Sh. M. Karimov – First Deputy of Branch of TashTTS
United Nations Development Program/UNDP ICT Policy Project
Mr. Sandjar Saidkhodjaev - Project Manager, UNDP ICT Policy Project
Turkmenistan
Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan
Mr. Muhammetmurat Penaev – Consultant, Department of Transport and Communications
Ministry of Communications
Mr. Bayramgeldy O. Ovezov - Director, Centre of International Accounting and Agreements
Azerbaijan
Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan
Mr. Ilham Mardanov – Deputy Head, Strategic Panning and Scientific Potential Department
Mr. Dzhalil Dzhafarov – Director, Centre of Intentional Relations and Accounting
Mr. Dzhabbar Musaev – Advisor, Intentional Relations and Work with Non-Government Structures Department
PO AzTelecom
Mr. Magomed Mamedov – General Director
Mr. M.G. Gasanov – Deputy General Director
Mr. Dzhafar Mamedov - Deputy Department Director
Georgia
Ministry of Economic Development of Georgia
Mr. David Tsiklauri - Deputy Minister of Economic Development
Telecom Georgia
Mr. Mikhail Zibzibadze – Marketing Director
JSC United Telecom
Ms. Nana Adeishvili - General Director
Tajikistan
Ministry of Communications of Tajikistan
Mr. Said M. Zuvaidov – HE Minister of Communications
Mr. Manuchehr R. Radzhabov – Director of International Relations Department
JSC TajikTeleCom
Mr. Gulmahmad A. Kayumov - General Director
Mr. Daler A. Gairatov – Director of International Relations Department
Armenia
Ministry of Transport and Communication of the Republic of Armenia
Mr. Abraham Petrosyan - Deputy Head of Telecommunication Agency
Mr. Arman Sargsyan - First Rank Specialist, Telecommunication Department
Russia
OJSC RosTeleCom
Ms. Olga Rumyantseva – Commercial Director
JSC Sistema Telecom
Mr. Vladislav S. Vasin - Vice-President, Adviser to the General Director
Ukraine
OJSC Ukrtelecom
Mr. Igor V. Sirotenko – Deputy Chairman of the Board on Marketing and Services Sales
Scientific and Engineering Cable Lines Centre, State Department of Communications and Informatisation (SE CLC)
Mr. Victor Katok – Chief
Institute for Information Recording for National Academy of Sciences
Mr. Vladimir Naumenko – Head of Department
Belarus
BelRosSvyaz Association
Mr. Anatoly Krasutski – Chairman
Ms. Irina Soborova – Executive Director
Moldova
SA MoldTeleCom
Mr. German P. Suprunov – Commercial Director
Mongolia
ICTA - Information-Communication Technology Authority
Mr. A. Munkhbat – Director General, Policy Implementation & Coordination Department
Mr. M. Ayanbek – Senior Officer, Public Administration & Cooperation Department
Mongolia Telecom
Mr. Chuluunbat Purevsuren - Deputy Director, Switching Department
Ms. Tsend Odonchimeg - Marketing Manager, Telecom Department in Erdenet
Greece
Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Hellenic Republic, Greece
Mr. Michalis Liapis – HE Minister of Transport and Communications of the Hellenic Republic
Ms. Zoi Protopsalti - Director General of Communications
Mr. George Patsiavos - Head of International Affairs Division, Transport Sector
EETT - Greek National Telecommunications Commission
Mr. Nikolaos Koulouris - Vice President
International Organisations Support
EBRD/ European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Mr. David Cooper – Acting Director
Mr. Aziz Muminov - Principal Banker, Telecoms Team
Mr. Paul Moffatt - Senior Counsel, Legal Transition Team
Mr. Muzaffar Usmanov – Representative of EBRD in Dushanbe Office in Tajikistan
EC/ European Commission
Mr. Christian Hocepeid – DG Competition
GVF Forum/ Global VSAT Forum
Mr. Matthew Botwin – GVF Associate Partner
JSon&Partners
Mr. Karl Johannesson - General Director
Official Media Support
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition enjoyed support of the leading specialised Telecoms and General Media, Publications and TV in Turkey and in the region as:
International and Regional Media:
AMBAR
Business News
ComNews.ru
Connect World
Informatsionnye Telekommunikatsionnye Seti (Information Telecommunications Networks)
Informatsionnyi Most (Information Bridge)
Neolectum
Newsbase
Platin
Space Newsfeed
Standart Business Magazine
Telecom Portal
Turk.internet.com
Vestnik Svyazi
Media Groups:
Anadolu Ajansı
CHA
DHA
İHA
Merkez Haber Ajansı
Reuters
Newspapers:
Akşam Gazetesi
Birgün Gazetesi
Bugün Gazetesi
Cumhuriyet Gazetesi
Gözcü Gazetesi
Güneş Gazetesi
Dünya Gazetesi
Hürriyet Gazetesi
Milliyet Gazetesi
Posta Gazetesi
Radikal Gazetesi
Sabah Gazetesi
Star Gazetesi
Referans Gazetesi
Takvim Gazetesi
Tercüman Gazetesi
Türkiye Gazetesi
Vatan Gazetesi
Yank Şafak Gazetesi
Zaman Gazetesi
TV Channels:
ATV
Cine 5
CNBC-e
CNN Türk
Expo Channel
Flash TV
Haber Türk
NTV
Sky Türk
Star TV
TGRT
TRT
TV 8
Economy and other Magazines:
Ekonomist Dergisi
Para Dergisi
Platin Dergisi
Press Participants:
Agency:
AA, AVR, BİRL, CHA, DHA, İHA, MHA, News Agency, Reuters
Newspapers;
Akşam, Bugün, Hürriyet, Dünya, Milliyet, Radikal, Referans, Sabah, Vatan, Zaman
TVs;
CHA, CNBC-e, CNN, FLASH TV, KANAL 7, TGRT, TRT1, TURK
Magazines;
BT Haber, Talk Satellite Time Warner
Below you may see An Articles about Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition - Tercüman Gazetesi. Conference Articles have been published on Akşam, CNBC-e, CNN, Haber Turk, Kanal 7, Milliyet, Sabah, Radikal, Tercüman, TGRT and TRT1 after the Event.
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Delegates
There was considerable increase this year in number of participation of Delegates and countries, companies presented on whole at Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference where it was over 450 Delegates representing over 200 companies from 25 countries world-wide. There were 60 Speakers, 30 Telecom Industry Press, over 30 Sponsors and Official VIPs Delegation from 15 countries of the region.
There was increased presence of Russian companies specifically at Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference to name but few:
Altimo, Andrew LLC, Bercut, Comstar United Telesystems, ComNews, Digital Communication Systems, Express Teleservice corp. d.b.a. Lanck Telecom, Frixan Services Limited, Golden Telecom, Intersputnik, JSon & Partners, Juniper Networks, Mera Systems Inc., Mobi Telecom, Multi-Regional Transtelecom – MTT, OSS Corporation, Proton-SSS, Prof Communications, Ruscomnet, Rusinfocom, Rostelecom OJSC, Standart Business Magazine, Sistema Telecom, Transtelecom, Vestnik Svyazi Magazine, VSNL International/ Teleglobe and many others.
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition
11-13th of April 2006
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition was held for the 4th time alongside Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and is B2B event.
This year Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition had increased over 20% and was represented by over 80 companies from 15 countries world-wide including: Belgium, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, USA, etc.
Total area of Exhibition covered over 1,000m². More than 3,000 trade registered Visitors attended Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition during 3 days of the event.
There were following Exhibitors at Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition to name but few: 2N Telekomunikace, A.V.S., AirTies Wireless Networks, Arise Telecom, Atel TeleKom, Bentley Walker Ltd., BERCUT, Calik, Cantata Technology, CarrierNet Corp. Ltd., Crill Telecom, Crypto AG, Defne Bilisim, Dogan Telecom, ER-NET, GRUPTRANS, GT&T, The IEE Inspec, Italian Chamber of Commerce, Karel, Kunt Elektronik, Mapi Kart, Mutlu Akü, NET ILETSIM, Nova Telekomunikasyon, Pegasus Dış Tic. Ltd., Print Medya, SkyVision Global Networks, Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., Teksel Telekom, Teles Communication, Teltronic, Turk Telecom, Veraz Networks, Verso Technologies, Vianet Telekom, Winncom Technologies, etc.
Caspian Telecoms 2007 Conference and Exhibition Future Plans
Conference
Caspian Telecoms 2007 Conference will be held in April 2007 (dates to be determined) in Turkey, Istanbul. We plan to move the Conference to other venue than Hilton Hotel and inform later accordingly. Provisionally there are discussions with Ritz Hotel.
We will invite more countries of the Eurasia region. Caspian Telecoms 2007 Conference will be held for 2 days as this year.
We also plan to introduce web messaging system in 2007 to help our Delegates to have more effective time and participation at Caspian Telecoms for meetings and networking. The system is under development already.
Exhibition
Caspian Telecoms 2007 Exhibition will be turned into Conference Showcase Display Stands Area at the Conference to ensure Display Stands Exhibitors are at the same venue as the Conference and network with the Conference Delegates.
There is yet discussion to launch Eurasian Services Providers Broadcasting Show at CNR Exhibition venue– Video, Internet, Content, Delivery, Management, Telecommunications, Cable, Satellite, ISPs, and Fibre. It is under development yet and will be notified accordingly.
We welcome all your ideas and feed back to make Caspian Telecoms more productive and successful event next year. Thank you.
Telecoms and IT Division Events for 2006-2007
Our next exciting event will be held in Moscow, Russia -3rd Broadband Russia and CIS 2006 Conference and Showcase – 3rd Russia and CIS ICT Broadband, Wireless, Satellite, Cellular, Content, Cables and Broadcasting, 3G Technology Conference and Showcase that will be held on 21 – 22 November 2006 in Marriott Grand Hotel Moscow, Russia.
We are happy to welcome you and your companies among the participants at this Event!
Social Networking Events:
Day1
Official Opening Conference Coffee Breaks, Day1 Sponsored by Intelsat on 11th of April 2006
Official Opening Conference Luncheon, Day1 Sponsored by Gilat Satellite Networks on 11th of April 2006
Opening Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition Cocktail Party, Day1 Sponsored by iBasis on 11th of April 2006
Opening Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Gala Dinner, Day1 – 11th of April 2006 – Sponsored by Intracom Telecom on 11th of April 2006
Day2
Conference Coffee Breaks, Day2 Sponsored by Karel Elektronik on 12th of April 2006
Conference Luncheon, Day2 Sponsored by Rohde&Schwarz on 12th of April 2006
Closing Conference Evening Reception and Bosphorous Tour Hosted by the Organisers on 12th of April 2006
Other Events alongside the Conference and Exhibition:
There were held number of Meetings at the Conference by GVF/ Global VSAT Forum, Intelsat, Intracom Telecom and TeliaSonera.
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Display Stands Area
At the most networking area of the Conference - Coffee Breaks Area was presented Showcase of the Conference with Display Stands of Official Sponsors of the Conference such as: Eutelsat, Gilat Satellite Networks, Hellas-Sat, iBasis, Intracom Telecom, New Skies Satellites, Telekom Telepati, TeliaSonera International Carrier, i-ConX Solutions, Intelsat, Iskratel, Rohde&Schwarz, Verso Technologies and ViaSat.
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Official Opening and Sessions, Day1
11th of April 2006
5th Anniversary Regional International Turkey, Caspian, Central Asia, Russia and Black Sea Region Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference - was opened with the welcome note on behalf of the Organisers of the Conference – Mr. Christian Hocepied - DG Competition, European Commission, and followed by Opening Conference Welcome Speech, Host Country – by Mr. Binali Yildirim – HE Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Turkey.
Session1 was continued with the Welcome Speeches and VIP Guests – by Mr. Michael Liapis – HE Minister of Transport & Communications of the Hellenic Republic, Greece, Mr. Said M. Zuvaidov – HE Minister of Communications of Tajikistan, Dr. Tayfun Acarer – Chairman of the Board, President of Telecommunications Authority of Turkey, Mr. Paul Doany - General Director of Turk Telecom, Mr. Khairat S. Karibzhanov – President of OJSC Kazakhtelecom and Mr. Abdrakhman Mamataliev – First Deputy Minister of Transport & Communications of Kyrgyz Republic
Session 1 gave an Overview of the Caspian, Central Asia and Black Sea Regional Telecoms Market & Outlook for Turkey’s Role in the Region in View of Proposed EU Accession
Session 2 – covered International & Regional Perspective on Liberalisation & Privatisation of Caspian Telecoms and IT Industry. Session Chairman was Mr. Matthew Botwin - Regulatory Working Group, GVF & Managing Director, The Regent Square Group
Keynote Speakers of Session2: Keynote Speech was given by JSC Uzbektelecom. Other Speakers were presented by: OJSC Rostelecom, Hellas-Sat, Intelsat, Intracom Telecom, Gilat Satellite Networks and iBasis
Session 3 – gave an Overview of Investment Opportunities in the Black Sea and Balkans Telecoms Industry
Keynote Speakers of Session3 by: Keynote Speech was given by the Ministry of Economic Development of Georgia. Other Speakers were presented by: SA Moldtelecom, Iskratel, ViaSat, Scientific and Engineering Cable Lines Centre - Department of Communication & Informatization of Ukraine, Karel Elektronik, Mera Systems and Aperto Networks
Session 4 – covered Development of Telecoms Regulatory Reform and Legislation in Turkey, the Black Sea Region and Central. Session Chairman was Mr. David Cooper - Head, Telecoms, Informatics and Media Team
Keynote Speakers of Session4 have been Presented by: DG Competition - European Commission, Telecom Georgia, New Skies Satellites, EETT - Electronic Communications of Hellenic Telecommunications & Post Commission, Telecommunication Agency of the Ministry of Transport and Communication of Armenia, Strategic Planning Department of the Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan, EBRD and JSon&Partners
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Day2
12th of April 2006
Session 1 – gave an Overview of Opportunities for Further Investment into Turkey and Black Sea Telecoms and ICT Sector. Session Chairman was Mr. Karl Johannesson - Managing Partner, J'son & Partners
Keynote Speakers of Session1 by: Keynote Speech was given by the Turk Telekom. Other Speakers were presented by: Altimo, TeliaSonera International Carrier, i-conX Solutions, Eutelsat SA, Crill Telecom and Calik Enerji Telecommunications Company
Session 2 – gave an Overview of the Future Development of Central Asia’s Telecoms and IT Industry. Session Chairman was Mr. David Cooper - Head, Telecoms, Informatics and Media Team
Keynote Speakers of Session2: Keynote Speech was given by JSC Tajiktelecom. Other Speakers were presented by: State Property Fund of Kyrgyz Republic, Policy Implementation - Department of Information Communications Technology of Mongolia, JSC United Telecom of Georgia, Rohde&Schwarz, ING Wholesale Banking, EBRD and Comarch.
Session 3 – gave an Overview of Russia’s Telecom Industry & Technology & it’s Potential for the Caspian Region & Central Asia. Session Chairman was Mr. David Cooper - Head, Telecoms, Informatics and Media Team
Keynote Speakers of Session3 have been Presented by:
OJSC Rostelecom, JSC Sistema Telecom, Intersputnik Holding Ltd., Golden Telecom, BelRosSvyaz of Belarus, Hughes Network Systems, Verso Technologies and Bercut
Session 4 – gave an Overview of Commercial & Residential Trends, Demand & Roll out of Broadband Services in Turkey & Central Asia
Keynote Speakers of Session4: Keynote Speech was given by Ministry of Communications of Turkmenistan. Other Speakers were presented by: mPhase Technologies Inc., Airties Wireless Network, Brooktrout Technology and Turk.internet.com
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition
11th – 13th of April 2006
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition was officially opened by Host Country – Mr. Binali Yildirim – HE Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Turkey and followed by Welcome Speech and VIP Guest – Mr. Michael Liapis – HE Minister of Transport & Communications of the Hellenic Republic, Greece and Mr. Paul Doany – General Director of Turk Telekom
There was a VIP Tour around Exhibition and Exhibitors’ booths.
Exhibition was running for 3 days from 11th till 13th of April.
Official Opening Conference Cocktail Party, Day1 Sponsored by iBasis
11th of April 2006
Official Opening Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition Cocktail Party was Sponsored by iBasis. President & CEO, Founder of iBasis – Mr. Ofer Gneezy - gave a Welcome to the Participants of Caspian Telecoms 2006
Cocktail Party was attended by all Conference and Exhibition Participants and was held at Hilton Hotel
Official Opening Conference Gala Dinner, Day1 Sponsored by Intracom Telecom
11th of April 2006
Official Opening Gala Dinner of Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition was held on 11th of April 2006 at Hilton Hotel and was Sponsored by Intracom Telecom with short Company Presentation during Reception
There were more than 400 Conference participants, Exhibitors, VIPs and Press.
Gala Dinner was attended by Host Country – Mr. Binali Yildirim – HE Minister of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Turkey, Mr. Michael Liapis – HE Minister of Transport & Communications of the Hellenic Republic, Greece and Mr. Said M. Zuvaidov – Minister of Communications of Tajikistan and other honourable VIPs Guests
VIPs Ministry Delegations Awards
During the Conference, the Organisers have thanked all Participating Official VIPs Ministry Delegations from 15 countries of the region that fully supported and participated at Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference: Turkey • Kazakhstan • Kyrgyz Republic • Uzbekistan • Turkmenistan • Azerbaijan • Georgia • Tajikistan • Armenia • Russia • Ukraine • Belarus • Moldova • Mongolia • Greece including new Countries-Participants such as Ukraine and Belarus
Host Country
Republic of Turkey – Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Republic of Turkey, Telecommunication Authority of Turkey and Turk Telecom
Kazakhstan - OJSC KazakhTeleCom, AO Republican Centre of Space Communications and Electromagnetic Compatibility of Radio-Electronic Means – KazSat
Kyrgyz Republic – Ministry of Transport and Communications, State Committee on Management of State Property and Attraction of Direct Investments
Uzbekistan – JSC UzbekTeleCom, TashTTS - Tashkent Telegraph-Telephone Station, United Nations Development Programme – UNDP ICT Project
Turkmenistan – Cabinet of Ministers, Ministry of Communications
Azerbaijan – Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies, PO AzTeleKom
Georgia – Ministry of Economic Development, Georgia Telecom, JSC United Telecom of Georgia
Tajikistan – Ministry of Communications, JSC TajikTelecom
Armenia – Ministry of Transport and Communication
Russia – OJSC RosTeleCom, JSC Sistema Telecom
Ukraine – OJSC Ukrtelecom, Scientific and Engineering cable Lines Centre – State Department of Communications and Informatisation (SE CLC), Institute for Information Recording for National Academy of Sciences
Belarus – BelRosSvyaz Association
Moldova – SA MoldTeleCom
Mongolia – ICTA - Information-Communication Technology Authority, Mongolia Telecom
Greece – Ministry of Transport and Communications, EETT – Greek National Telecommunications t Commission
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition also enjoyed support and participation of number of International Organisations as –
BSEC-BC/ Black Sea Economic Co-operation- Business Council
EBRD
EC/ European Commission
GVF Organisation/ Global VSAT Forum
JSon&Partners
Italian Chamber of Commerce
Turkish American Businessmen's Association
UNDP and others
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Sponsors Awards
During the Conference, the Organisers have also thanked all Official Sponsors that continuously support and participate at Caspian Telecoms Event such as:
Airties Wireless Networks
Bercut
Calik Energi/ Cetel
Comarch Information Technology
Crill Telecom Software
Eutelsat
Gilat Satellite Networks
Golden Telecom
Hellas Sat
Hughes Network Systems
iBasis
i-conX Solutions
ING Wholesale Banking
Intelsat
Intersputnik
Intracom Telecom
Iskratel
Karel Elektronics
Kaztranscom
Lanck Telecom
MERA Systems
mPhase Technology
New Skies Satellites
Rohde&Schwarz
OJSC Rostelecom
TeliaSonera International Carrier
Verso Technologies
ViaSat
Official Media Sponsor – Telekom Telepati
Besides, The Organisers of the Conference expressed their gratitude for support and participation at Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition to all Exhibitors with the Certificate of Gratitude
Official Closing Conference Evening Reception and Bosphorous Trip, Day2 Hosted by the Organizers
12th of April 2006
Official Closing Conference Evening Reception and Boshorous Cruise of Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition was held on the 12th of April 2006 on the Boat around Bosphorous and has been Hosted by the Organisers.
There were more than 250 Conference and Exhibition participants, Guests and VIPs who have joined this Cruise Tour.
Official Support of Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition, VIPs Ministries and State Telecom Carriers support
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference enjoyed official support and VIPs participation of:
Turkey
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Mr. Binali Yildirim - HE Minister of Transport and Communications
Telecommunication Authority
Dr. Tayfun Acarer – Chairman of the Board, President
Mr. Galip Zerey - Board Member
Mr. Huseyin Edıs - Board Member
Mr. Faruk Comert - Board Member
Mr. Ayhan Badwoman Board Member
Mr. Murat Atali - Board Member
Mr. A. Hamdi Atalay - Board Member
Turk Telecom
Mr. Paul Doany - General Manager
Mr. Mehmet Toros – Deputy General Manager
Kazakhstan
JSC KazakhTeleCom
Mr. Khairat S. Karibzhanov – President
Mr. Tlek N. Isingarin - Vice-President on Business Development
Mr. Azamat M. Syrgabayev - Vice-President -Chief Technical Director
Ms. N.V. Lyan - Executive Director - Director of Service of the Management of Outside Actives
AO Republican Centre of Space Communications and Electromagnetic Compatibility of Radio-Electronic Means - KazSat
Mr. Viktor D. Lefter – President
Kyrgyz Republic
Ministry of Transport and Communications
Mr. Abdrahman M. Mamataliev – First Deputy Minister
Mr. Dzhanybek M. Artykbayev – Head of Communication and Informatisation Department
Mr. Kadyrbek R. Nurmanbetov – Deputy Director, Department of Finical-Economic Analyses and Control
State Committee on Management of State Property and Attraction of Direct Investments
Mr. Azizbek Abyshov – Deputy Chairman
Uzbekistan
JSC UzbekTeleCom
Mr. S.S. Nasretdinov – Deputy General Director
Mrs. F.M. Haidarova – Chief Account
Mr. Sh. M. Karimov – First Deputy of Branch of TashTTS
United Nations Development Program/UNDP ICT Policy Project
Mr. Sandjar Saidkhodjaev - Project Manager, UNDP ICT Policy Project
Turkmenistan
Cabinet of Ministers of Turkmenistan
Mr. Muhammetmurat Penaev – Consultant, Department of Transport and Communications
Ministry of Communications
Mr. Bayramgeldy O. Ovezov - Director, Centre of International Accounting and Agreements
Azerbaijan
Ministry of Communications and Information Technologies of Azerbaijan
Mr. Ilham Mardanov – Deputy Head, Strategic Panning and Scientific Potential Department
Mr. Dzhalil Dzhafarov – Director, Centre of Intentional Relations and Accounting
Mr. Dzhabbar Musaev – Advisor, Intentional Relations and Work with Non-Government Structures Department
PO AzTelecom
Mr. Magomed Mamedov – General Director
Mr. M.G. Gasanov – Deputy General Director
Mr. Dzhafar Mamedov - Deputy Department Director
Georgia
Ministry of Economic Development of Georgia
Mr. David Tsiklauri - Deputy Minister of Economic Development
Telecom Georgia
Mr. Mikhail Zibzibadze – Marketing Director
JSC United Telecom
Ms. Nana Adeishvili - General Director
Tajikistan
Ministry of Communications of Tajikistan
Mr. Said M. Zuvaidov – HE Minister of Communications
Mr. Manuchehr R. Radzhabov – Director of International Relations Department
JSC TajikTeleCom
Mr. Gulmahmad A. Kayumov - General Director
Mr. Daler A. Gairatov – Director of International Relations Department
Armenia
Ministry of Transport and Communication of the Republic of Armenia
Mr. Abraham Petrosyan - Deputy Head of Telecommunication Agency
Mr. Arman Sargsyan - First Rank Specialist, Telecommunication Department
Russia
OJSC RosTeleCom
Ms. Olga Rumyantseva – Commercial Director
JSC Sistema Telecom
Mr. Vladislav S. Vasin - Vice-President, Adviser to the General Director
Ukraine
OJSC Ukrtelecom
Mr. Igor V. Sirotenko – Deputy Chairman of the Board on Marketing and Services Sales
Scientific and Engineering Cable Lines Centre, State Department of Communications and Informatisation (SE CLC)
Mr. Victor Katok – Chief
Institute for Information Recording for National Academy of Sciences
Mr. Vladimir Naumenko – Head of Department
Belarus
BelRosSvyaz Association
Mr. Anatoly Krasutski – Chairman
Ms. Irina Soborova – Executive Director
Moldova
SA MoldTeleCom
Mr. German P. Suprunov – Commercial Director
Mongolia
ICTA - Information-Communication Technology Authority
Mr. A. Munkhbat – Director General, Policy Implementation & Coordination Department
Mr. M. Ayanbek – Senior Officer, Public Administration & Cooperation Department
Mongolia Telecom
Mr. Chuluunbat Purevsuren - Deputy Director, Switching Department
Ms. Tsend Odonchimeg - Marketing Manager, Telecom Department in Erdenet
Greece
Ministry of Transport and Communications of the Hellenic Republic, Greece
Mr. Michalis Liapis – HE Minister of Transport and Communications of the Hellenic Republic
Ms. Zoi Protopsalti - Director General of Communications
Mr. George Patsiavos - Head of International Affairs Division, Transport Sector
EETT - Greek National Telecommunications Commission
Mr. Nikolaos Koulouris - Vice President
International Organisations Support
EBRD/ European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Mr. David Cooper – Acting Director
Mr. Aziz Muminov - Principal Banker, Telecoms Team
Mr. Paul Moffatt - Senior Counsel, Legal Transition Team
Mr. Muzaffar Usmanov – Representative of EBRD in Dushanbe Office in Tajikistan
EC/ European Commission
Mr. Christian Hocepeid – DG Competition
GVF Forum/ Global VSAT Forum
Mr. Matthew Botwin – GVF Associate Partner
JSon&Partners
Mr. Karl Johannesson - General Director
Official Media Support
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition enjoyed support of the leading specialised Telecoms and General Media, Publications and TV in Turkey and in the region as:
International and Regional Media:
AMBAR
Business News
ComNews.ru
Connect World
Informatsionnye Telekommunikatsionnye Seti (Information Telecommunications Networks)
Informatsionnyi Most (Information Bridge)
Neolectum
Newsbase
Platin
Space Newsfeed
Standart Business Magazine
Telecom Portal
Turk.internet.com
Vestnik Svyazi
Media Groups:
Anadolu Ajansı
CHA
DHA
İHA
Merkez Haber Ajansı
Reuters
Newspapers:
Akşam Gazetesi
Birgün Gazetesi
Bugün Gazetesi
Cumhuriyet Gazetesi
Gözcü Gazetesi
Güneş Gazetesi
Dünya Gazetesi
Hürriyet Gazetesi
Milliyet Gazetesi
Posta Gazetesi
Radikal Gazetesi
Sabah Gazetesi
Star Gazetesi
Referans Gazetesi
Takvim Gazetesi
Tercüman Gazetesi
Türkiye Gazetesi
Vatan Gazetesi
Yank Şafak Gazetesi
Zaman Gazetesi
TV Channels:
ATV
Cine 5
CNBC-e
CNN Türk
Expo Channel
Flash TV
Haber Türk
NTV
Sky Türk
Star TV
TGRT
TRT
TV 8
Economy and other Magazines:
Ekonomist Dergisi
Para Dergisi
Platin Dergisi
Press Participants:
Agency:
AA, AVR, BİRL, CHA, DHA, İHA, MHA, News Agency, Reuters
Newspapers;
Akşam, Bugün, Hürriyet, Dünya, Milliyet, Radikal, Referans, Sabah, Vatan, Zaman
TVs;
CHA, CNBC-e, CNN, FLASH TV, KANAL 7, TGRT, TRT1, TURK
Magazines;
BT Haber, Talk Satellite Time Warner
Below you may see An Articles about Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and Exhibition - Tercüman Gazetesi. Conference Articles have been published on Akşam, CNBC-e, CNN, Haber Turk, Kanal 7, Milliyet, Sabah, Radikal, Tercüman, TGRT and TRT1 after the Event.
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference Delegates
There was considerable increase this year in number of participation of Delegates and countries, companies presented on whole at Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference where it was over 450 Delegates representing over 200 companies from 25 countries world-wide. There were 60 Speakers, 30 Telecom Industry Press, over 30 Sponsors and Official VIPs Delegation from 15 countries of the region.
There was increased presence of Russian companies specifically at Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference to name but few:
Altimo, Andrew LLC, Bercut, Comstar United Telesystems, ComNews, Digital Communication Systems, Express Teleservice corp. d.b.a. Lanck Telecom, Frixan Services Limited, Golden Telecom, Intersputnik, JSon & Partners, Juniper Networks, Mera Systems Inc., Mobi Telecom, Multi-Regional Transtelecom – MTT, OSS Corporation, Proton-SSS, Prof Communications, Ruscomnet, Rusinfocom, Rostelecom OJSC, Standart Business Magazine, Sistema Telecom, Transtelecom, Vestnik Svyazi Magazine, VSNL International/ Teleglobe and many others.
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition
11-13th of April 2006
Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition was held for the 4th time alongside Caspian Telecoms 2006 Conference and is B2B event.
This year Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition had increased over 20% and was represented by over 80 companies from 15 countries world-wide including: Belgium, Czech Republic, Hong Kong, Israel, Italy, Russia, Singapore, Spain, Switzerland, Turkey, UK, USA, etc.
Total area of Exhibition covered over 1,000m². More than 3,000 trade registered Visitors attended Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition during 3 days of the event.
There were following Exhibitors at Caspian Telecoms 2006 Exhibition to name but few: 2N Telekomunikace, A.V.S., AirTies Wireless Networks, Arise Telecom, Atel TeleKom, Bentley Walker Ltd., BERCUT, Calik, Cantata Technology, CarrierNet Corp. Ltd., Crill Telecom, Crypto AG, Defne Bilisim, Dogan Telecom, ER-NET, GRUPTRANS, GT&T, The IEE Inspec, Italian Chamber of Commerce, Karel, Kunt Elektronik, Mapi Kart, Mutlu Akü, NET ILETSIM, Nova Telekomunikasyon, Pegasus Dış Tic. Ltd., Print Medya, SkyVision Global Networks, Singapore Telecommunications Ltd., Teksel Telekom, Teles Communication, Teltronic, Turk Telecom, Veraz Networks, Verso Technologies, Vianet Telekom, Winncom Technologies, etc.
Caspian Telecoms 2007 Conference and Exhibition Future Plans
Conference
Caspian Telecoms 2007 Conference will be held in April 2007 (dates to be determined) in Turkey, Istanbul. We plan to move the Conference to other venue than Hilton Hotel and inform later accordingly. Provisionally there are discussions with Ritz Hotel.
We will invite more countries of the Eurasia region. Caspian Telecoms 2007 Conference will be held for 2 days as this year.
We also plan to introduce web messaging system in 2007 to help our Delegates to have more effective time and participation at Caspian Telecoms for meetings and networking. The system is under development already.
Exhibition
Caspian Telecoms 2007 Exhibition will be turned into Conference Showcase Display Stands Area at the Conference to ensure Display Stands Exhibitors are at the same venue as the Conference and network with the Conference Delegates.
There is yet discussion to launch Eurasian Services Providers Broadcasting Show at CNR Exhibition venue– Video, Internet, Content, Delivery, Management, Telecommunications, Cable, Satellite, ISPs, and Fibre. It is under development yet and will be notified accordingly.
We welcome all your ideas and feed back to make Caspian Telecoms more productive and successful event next year. Thank you.
Telecoms and IT Division Events for 2006-2007
Our next exciting event will be held in Moscow, Russia -3rd Broadband Russia and CIS 2006 Conference and Showcase – 3rd Russia and CIS ICT Broadband, Wireless, Satellite, Cellular, Content, Cables and Broadcasting, 3G Technology Conference and Showcase that will be held on 21 – 22 November 2006 in Marriott Grand Hotel Moscow, Russia.
We are happy to welcome you and your companies among the participants at this Event!
CASPIAN TELECOMS 2006 CONFERENCE AND EXHIBITION POST SHOW REPORT
