International Conference > Speakers & Delegates > Roberto Viola

Roberto is currently in charge of managing the overall AGCOM (Autorita’ per le Garanzie Nelle Comunicazioni) organisation as Secretary-General, and is chairman-elect for the European Regulatory Group (ERG) in 2007. He served in AGCOM (1999-2004) as Director of Regulation and Technical Director, in charge of regulation in terrestrial, cable and satellite television, frequency planning, access and interconnection of communication services, cost accounting and tariff in telecommunication and broadcasting services. From 1985-1999 he served in various position as a staff member of the European Space Agency, in particular as head of telecommunication and broadcasting satellite services. He pioneered novel communication systems (UMTS, satellite radio, digital broadcasting), publishing more than 100 scientific papers and holding key patents in the sector. Roberto holds a doctor’s degree in electronic engineering (Dr. Ing.) and a master in business administration (MBA).

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