Mid-Year 2007 Seminar in Tahiti
Broadband Access:  Overcoming Barriers
Intercontinental Resort Tahiti
12-14 September 2007
Papeete, Tahiti

PTC returns to Tahiti for the first time since 1991 with a seminar in the tradition of our mid-year meetings that focus on telecommunication issues and development in a specific member region or country.

The seminar will focus on the development of broadband access and the means to overcome the many challenges in remote Pacific Island nations. A program rich in relevant topics will include satellite and undersea cable services to the Pacific Islands, technical infrastructure and the adaptation of wireless applications, intelligent cities, case studies, affordability and finance, and viable solutions. See the tentative program schedule for details.

The event will be targeting those with interests in the development of the Pacific Island nations including suppliers and providers (satellite, undersea cable, and ground-based including wireless) as well as development agencies and industry organizations including the Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association (PITA).  The seminar hopes to highlight government balance with the private sector, affordability, practical costs and models for financial structures.  We also look forward to learn from the broader PTC community across North America and Asia with cases in similar development related arenas that could serve as examples to build from in the Pacific Islands.

The event will include optional site visits prior to the seminar and a special “mystery island” tour just after the closing session. A memorable event rich in the Polynesian culture of Tahiti is promised for all.

Many thanks to Advisory Council member Maui Sanford and OPT French Polynesia for hosting this event.  Maui is also the President of PITA (Pacific Islands Telecommunications Association) which will also be participating at the seminar.

Sponsors for the event are welcome.  For more information on how your organization can participate, please contact Sharon Nakama, PTC Executive Director, for details.

Seminar Registration, Air Travel and Hotel:

A reasonable registration fee will be charged for the seminar with a discount for PTC members.  Registration information will be available soon.

The seminar will be held at the Intercontinental Resort Tahiti located just a few miles west of the capital city Papeete.  Special negotiated room rates for seminar participants will range from US$140-200+ per night.  Reservation information will also be available soon.  Please check back here for details.

Tahiti is served by several airlines including numerous flights from North America (16 daily flights from Los Angeles), and from Japan and Australia.  There is also a weekly flight from Hawaii. The Tahiti Faa’a International Airport is just a few miles from the seminar venue.