Event Recording and Slides: The GSMA 12th EMF Forum 2023
The 12th GSMA EMF Forum was held in Brussels on 26 September 2023 with a mix of hybrid and in-person sessions. The forum brought together policymakers, EMF experts and industry leaders from around the world to exchange views on the latest scientific research, policy developments and the future of EMF policy harmonisation.
Watch the recording of the event below:
Read our key takeaways from the event here.
Download the slides from the hybrid and in person sessions.
Download the event guide here.
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The forum will bring together policymakers, international experts and industry leaders from around the world to exchange views on the latest scientific research, policy developments and the future of EMF policy harmonisation.
- Laszlo Toth, Head of Public Policy, Europe, GSMA
Summary of the SCHEER RF-EMF final opinion and introduction to European supported EMF research cluster (CLUE-H).
Overview of recent RF-EMF scientific developments
- Professor Theo Samaras, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, and member of the European Commission Scientific Committee on Health, Environmental and Emerging Risks (SCHEER)
- Professor Isabelle Lagroye, Ecole Pratique des Hautes Etudes, Paris, France
Q&A with science speakers
- Facilitator: DI Manfred Ruttner, A1 Telekom Austria - Deputy Chair GSMA EMF and Health
Brief update on current WHO activities, including the work of the Task Group.
- Dr Jos Verbeek, Methodologist, WHO Task Group on Radiofrequency Fields and Health Risks, 2023
- Facilitator: Dr Jack Rowley, GSMA
Panel discussion with emphasis on how to evaluate effective EMF policies regarding compliance with limits, addressing public concern and ensuring that national regulations work locally.
- David Scerri, Senior Manager, Malta Communications Authority
- Marzia Minozzi, Head of Telecommunications Policy and Regulation, Asstel
- Saida Ouerderni, Acting Head of Local Authorities Relationship and EMF Pool Expertise, Iliad Group
- Bertus Ehmke, General Manager: Technical Regulation, MTN
- Professor Isabelle Lagroye
- Facilitator: Claire-Marie Healy, Director of Public Policy GSMA Europe
- Mike Wood, Telstra – Chair GSMA EMF and Health
- Dr Jack Rowley, GSMA
All sessions from 14:00 until 17:30 are only available in-person in Brussels.
Chatham House rules discussion of progress and opportunities to promote adoption. Including case studies from Greece and Malta, plus an update on IEC activities.
GSMA EMF and Health Delegates, industry guests and invited stakeholders
- Mike Wood, Telstra – Chair GSMA EMF and Health
- Christophe Grangeat, EMF Mitigation Lead and Principal System Architect, Nokia
- David Scerri, Senior Manager, Malta Communications Authority
- Thomas Daskalou, health & Environmental Supervisor, Victus Networks
- Facilitator: Dimitra Gaitanidou, Deutsche Telekom
Discussion of progress of the WHO RF-EMF EHC activities and implications.
- GSMA EMF and Health Delegates and industry guests
Looking beyond current WHO activities, what can be expected for RF-EMF from technology and other developments? What are the implications for RF-EMF science, policy, standards, and communication?
- Mike Wood, Telstra – Chair GSMA EMF and Health
- Dr Jack Rowley, GSMA