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IEEE Communications Society Colombia Chapter

IEEE Communications Society Colombia Chapter. 2007 North American Regional Chapter Chair's Congress – RCCC ‘07. José David Cely Callejas Chapter Chair 2005-2006. Colombia from Telecommunications Industry and ComSoc Perspective.

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IEEE Communications Society Colombia Chapter

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  1. IEEE Communications SocietyColombia Chapter 2007 North American Regional Chapter Chair's Congress – RCCC ‘07 José David Cely Callejas Chapter Chair 2005-2006

  2. Colombia from Telecommunications Industry and ComSoc Perspective • With 42 M population and > .6 M sq miles Colombia is about the size of California • GNP ~ $2000 per capita (California ~ 40,000) • After the 2002-2004 downturn, Colombia has one of the fastest growing economies in South America • Telecommunication is the leading sector in the growth; Mobile growth 10 %; Internet growth 12% (5M Internet users in 2005) • High percent of young population – potential telecom service subscribers • In the last five years the growth in the number of graduate programs is directly related to telecom industry • Potentials for academic/engineering growth exist

  3. Some History… • Latin America Region and the Colombia Section were formed ten years ago • Visits by ComSoc leaders (Roberto de Marca, Steve Weinstein, Celia Desmond) helped to shape the chapter, which was approved in Dec. 2000. • Early activities mostly included short presentations; First major event was Communication Day 2001 • Participated in GCCC • ComSoc funding started in 2002 ($1000 per year) • Won Chapter of the LA Region Award in 2004 and 2006 • Actively participating in the DLT program – Saracco 2002, Sari 2003, Barghava 2004, Bregni 2006, Jakobson 2007 (planned)

  4. Why ComSoc is Valued in Colombia? • It is… • the leading technical information source on Communication technology and business • well recognized by the academic community • serves as highly respected institution in publishing R&D results • it is considered as an objective source; free from marketing objectives of some telecom service providers • continues to be on leading edge of telecom technology advancements

  5. What do we do? • Organize periodical professional and student activities • Participate in joint activities with local organizations and universities • Promote the ComSoc membership at local conferences (ANDICOM,Congreso Internacional de Telecomunicaciones ACIEM) • Promote special programs among all members of the section • Guarantee special rates for ComSoc members in all our activities • Involve Student Chapters and Branches in organization of activities; There are 4 student branches in the Colombia chapter

  6. Our Strategic Direction • Primary MD focus is on Telecom Industry Reach • Telecommunication industry is the most important partner to IEEE Communications Society activities in Colombia • Many new players in the Colombian telecom market with available resources • Get involved in industry events and industry involvement in academic/professional events • Reach academic/student population • DLT and LLT tied with membership growth • Best student papers and promote STG

  7. Issues and Challenges… • Get telecom industry to recognize us and support/cooperate with our programs • Educate members who in large numbers joined us from the power industry • Low salaries

  8. Our Secret… • Young people! • Teamwork • Open-mindness

  9. Questions???? ¡¡Gracias!! j.d.cely@ieee.org

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