A new generation of techniques to resolve spectrum interference is needed.
The increasingly complex radio spectrum environment presents new interference threats, while new and evolving technologies promise innovative solutions to managing interference, resolving disputes, and enforcing rules. Opportunities exist for voluntary, inter-party collaboration and coordination to prevent and resolve most interference incidents today and going forward. Next generation interference resolution, indeed, is an important topic being studied by and discussed at the Federal Communications Commission, National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and other policymaking groups.
This Silicon Flatirons conference will examine the progress made in the past decade and prioritize work to be done for the next generation of interference resolution and enforcement. Key topics to be discussed include:
- The changing radio system environment and associated challenges
- Current and emerging interference resolution and enforcement requirements
- Particular challenges of federal/non-federal band sharing
- Improved capabilities for detecting, classifying/identifying, locating and reporting interference
- Computer systems to improve interference detection, dispute adjudication, and rule compliance
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A report on this conference by Jeffrey Westling and Alex Vetras is available. (pdf)
Sessions
Welcome and Introduction
- JP de Vries
Director Emeritus and Distinguished Advisor, Silicon Flatirons
Panel 1: Taking stock - progress and challenges
- Rebecca Dorch — Moderator
Senior Spectrum Policy Analyst - Office of the Director, NTIA Institute for Telecommunication Sciences - Charles Cooper — Panelist
Acting Field Director, Enforcement Bureau, Federal Communications Commission - Anna Gomez — Panelist
Partner, Wiley Rein LLP - Charla Rath — Panelist
Vice President, Wireless Policy Development, Verizon - Fred Wentland — Panelist
Senior Vice President, Freedom Technologies Inc.
Break
Panel 2: The use of technology to improve enforcement
- Keith Gremban — Moderator
Director, NTIA Institute for Telecommunication Sciences - John Chapin — Panelist
Visiting Professor, Department of Engineering and Public Policy, Carnegie Mellon University - Preston Marshall — Panelist
Wireless Networking, Google - Thomas Power — Panelist
Senior Vice President & General Counsel, CTIA - The Wireless Association - Harry Surden — Panelist
Professor of Law, University of Colorado Law School
Break
Panel 3: The role of market and regulatory institutions
- Bryan Tramont — Moderator
Managing Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP - Paige Atkins — Panelist
Associate Administrator, NTIA Office of Spectrum Management - John Hunter — Panelist
Senior Director of Technology and Engineering Policy , T-Mobile USA - Rick Kaplan — Panelist
Executive Vice President, Strategic Planning, National Association of Broadcasters - David Redl — Panelist
Chief Counsel, Communications and Technology, U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce
Wrap-up Discussion
- JP de Vries — Moderator
Director Emeritus and Distinguished Advisor, Silicon Flatirons - Rebecca Dorch — Panelist
Senior Spectrum Policy Analyst - Office of the Director, NTIA Institute for Telecommunication Sciences - Keith Gremban — Panelist
Director, NTIA Institute for Telecommunication Sciences - Dale Hatfield — Panelist
Spectrum Policy Initiative Co-director and Distinguished Advisor, Silicon Flatirons - Bryan Tramont — Panelist
Managing Partner, Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP
Reception
Please note: per university alcohol policy, only registered guests will be admitted to the reception.