The unfolding issues and strategies for transitioning from analogue to digital will redefine the face of broadcasting and mark a major milestone for the region. The conference steers broadcast planners through the well-planned and inclusive process that is a critical success factor for national undertakings throughout the Caribbean region.<br />
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<a href="http://www.events.cto.int/default.aspx?event=DBSFcar2012">DBSF Caribbean</a> has a well-rounded plenary and workshop format, designed to build capacity on regulatory, funding, content and transmission issues, and brings to bear the combined competence of <a href="http://www.cto.int">CTO </a>and its sister agency, the <a href="http://www.cba.org.uk">Commonwealth Broadcasting Association</a>.<br />
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Workshop themes include:<br />
• Transmission trials: modulation systems compared<br />
• Styling and repurposing content for the digital era<br />
• Funding terrestrial infrastructure and consumer terminals<br />
• Regulating the transition from analogue to digital<br />
• Switchover implementation checklists<br />
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The <a href="http://www.ctu.int/">Caribbean Telecommunications Union</a>, which has been mandated by Caribbean Community (CARICOM) governments to address the issue of digital switchover for the Caribbean as a matter of urgency, is a supporting partner in DBSF Caribbean.<br />
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Delegates will be given the opportunity to discuss real-life cases with experts in digital broadcast migration and will take home a checklist on how to implement Digital Switchover compiled by industry experts. <a href="http://www.events.cto.int/default.aspx?event=DBSFcar2012">http://www.events.cto.int/DBSFcar2012</a>
