This page describes the Vision, Mission and Objectives for the ITSF.
ITSF's Vision
Our vision sees an annual technically stimulating three day papers driven international telecom industry forum and workshop (event), focusing on developments, techniques, issues, problems and solutions relating to synchronisation (sync) and timing applicable to the Telecom and related industries.
ITSF's Mission
Our mission is to encourage a wider understanding of the needs for synchronisation in telecom networks and applications, by bringing together individuals from industry, government and academia representing users, suppliers and professionals in the telecom sector. The event should be supported by an evening networking programme which includes an icebreaker on the first evening and a speaker dinner on the second evening.
ITSF's Objectives
The main objective is to organise the annual event which comprises three days of papers, split into major topic sections with each section preceded by a tutorial paper. The secondary objective is to wrap the event with opportunities for networking and discussion. Evening functions will complement the technical content of the forum.
The event also offers an opportunity for interested organisations to exhibit during the three days.
Event History
- ITSF 2001 - Royal Kensington Garden Hotel, London
- ITSF 2004 - Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) at Savoy Place, London.
- ITSF 2005 - Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) at Savoy Place, London.
- ITSF 2006 - Corinthia Towers Hotel, Prague, 130 delegates from 25 countries.
- ITSF 2007 - Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) at Savoy Place, London
- ITSF 2008 - The City Hilton, Munich, Organised by Avren Events.
- ITSF 2009 - TBD
Social and Networking Events
It is envisaged that an "icebreaker" networking event would take place on the first evening. This could be a technically interesting venue e.g. a museum or other suitably appropriate venue. Past venues have included the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, a tour of Young’s brewery, a flight on the London Eye and a reception in the Strahov Library in Prague.
A speaker dinner would take place at the end of the second day. The dinner will also include the annual Time Lord award ceremony.
Future Changes to the Vision, Mission and Objectives
The ITSF's Vision, Mission and Objectives are defined by this document. Any change to this document, and therefore to the Vision, Mission and Objectives, requires the approval of at least 75% of the Steering Committee.
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