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Renowned for being one of the most significant events in the telecommunications calendar, the conference brings together the most influential minds in the industry.

The conference this year will debate the current and future state of the telecommunications industry and raise issues of regulation and policy. Topics will be discussed from both local and international perspective as the conference boasts a program of both Australian and overseas speakers.

The conference is a platform to raise and debate issues that impact the telecommunications landscape. It is a crucial event for everyone involved in the industry from policy makers to end users.

At ATUG we believe that strong competition between telecommunications service providers is the best way to deliver improved price, quality and innovation. Over the last 26 years we have seen a lot of changes in the industry and we have always fought hard for fair and open competition. At this year’s conference we will continue to push service providers to deliver the best possible value for their customers.

ATUG 2008 provides end users, suppliers and policy makers with an opportunity to see what’s coming up in 2008 and what the impacts will be for business and government enterprises.

The accelerated development of IP networks and services, and their uptake by SMEs and residential end users in 2008, 3G mobile data services, converging of fixed and mobile services, true broadband, wireless access and security solutions are among the new applications, products and services that are starting to make reality of the rhetoric of the networked economy.

More Australian companies than ever before are making use of new structures and processes to expand their markets, grow their business and improve their efficiency. Government agencies are looking to deliver services ever more efficiently and effectively. Communications and information tools are “mission critical” in these efforts.

End-users, customers and clients are also changing. Over the coming five years the “next gen” will enter the workforce with a lifetime of experience using image-based services, mobile/wireless communications and Internet access. The move from voice to visual communications tools will reflect this change in the workforce.

Beyond the policy work though – at a practical level – industry, government and users need to work together to promote the use of information and communications technology tools so that all can share in the productivity and information gains that are possible.

The conference will run over two days and include interactive end-user workshops. Day 1 will focus on policy and regulation and emerging services. Day 2 will cover technology updates and procurement strategies. Delegates are also invited to attend the ATUG 2008 Gala Dinner and 23rd ATUG Awards on the evening of Wednesday, March 12 2008.

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