6th Asian Carriers’ Conference

This year’s conference is topped with a lot of exciting and refreshing activities; well organized meetings and conferences that will discuss about new developments and strategies in the industry that will help your business engage in a more diverse scope; Listen to the speeches of well known personalities in the telecom industry as they share current trends that will give opportunity for your company to maximize its potential to increase revenue. Plenary Sessions where discussions about increasing company’s revenue and expanding business offers will be tackled. Indulge in an informative and interactive conference dinner that is arranged in a lively way that will promote collaboration and cooperation among the industry players. Engage in a more private discussion with business partners during bilateral meetings that are suited to address business opportunities and alliances. The dinners and socials will definitely relax your mind as we showcase different themed gatherings.

Since Cebu has been the home of Asian Carriers’ Conference for the past 5 years, we have arranged leisure activities that will bring you closer to the diverse culture and environment of Cebu. Discover the serene and astounding wildlife sanctuary of the island and enjoy a wide array of water sports and fun activities of Talima Adventure Park.

For more information, see Program of Activities.

Welcome Message

April 21, 2010

Dear Valued Partners,

Greetings!

Philippine Long Distance Telephone Company (PLDT) and SMART Communications, Inc. are pleased to announce the 6th Asian Carriers’ Conference in Shangri-La’s Mactan Resort and Spa, Mactan Island, Cebu, Philippines from September 21 - 24, 2010.

Over the years, the telecom industry has experienced tremendous changes on its platform, infrastructure, and environment. Just when people thought they have defined and seen the future of telecommunications, a new technology emerges. More and more players are starting to enter the field. With competition continuously evolving and with the changing customer needs and demands, telecom players need to provide fresh and innovative products and services. The game-changers survive and maintain their relevance in the market place. This can be a daunting task, especially in a time when economic gloom persists in many markets. However, this can also be a fruitful endeavor in helping the global economy to recover, and in building the next-generation networks of today.

The pathway towards conquering the many challenges in today’s IP world can only be achieved through an active and zealous discussion of our broader directions and strategies. With the 6th ACC theme “Collaboration and Cooperation: Navigating in the IP World,” we encourage telecom industry players to engage in fruitful discussions, sharing of opinions, exchanging ideas and finding solutions together.

The Asian Carriers’ Conference is an annual conference organized by the PLDT-SMART International & Carrier Business Group. The event is attended by middle management to top executives from fixed and wireless telecommunications operators, equipment and software developers, VAS and VOIP providers, vendors and submarine cable operators from more than 40 countries to refresh business partnerships and explore new opportunities, negotiate and conclude agreements, to share insights, experiences and to learn of breakthroughs and innovations in the emerging marketplaces of Asia. And to top it all, we invite you to savor the warm Filipino hospitality that previous participants have come to look forward to in the ACC.

Register now and see you in Cebu!

Mabuhay!

ALEX O. CAEG
Head – International & Carrier Business Group
PLDT and Smart