Fundasaun Hadomi Timor (FHT) invites you to participate in a National Seminar on Internet Infrastructure Development, a timely and strategic event that brings together diverse voices to explore how digital connectivity can drive Timor-Leste’s economic and social transformation.

Date: 17 December 2024
Time: 08:30 AM – 5:30 PM
Venue: IOB Hall, Fomentu II, Dili, Timor-Leste
Format: Keynote Speeches, Panel Discussions, Breakout Sessions, and Q&A

Seminar Overview
This seminar will provide a platform for dialogue among government officials, civil society, media actors, private sector experts, and telecommunication providers to address the challenges and opportunities of developing internet infrastructure in Timor-Leste. As the nation navigates a rapidly digitalizing world, the event aims to shape a future that is inclusive, secure, and connected.

Key Themes

• Internet Infrastructure Development: Progress and updates on major projects, including the Submarine Cable and Starlink initiative
• Cybersecurity & E-Commerce: Building legal frameworks that protect digital rights and foster innovation and digital economies
• Socioeconomic Impact: Understanding how connectivity transforms education, healthcare, public services, and governance
• Digital Literacy & Media Awareness: Empowering communities to safely and critically engage in the digital age

Speakers and Contributors

• Representatives from Government Institutions
• Civil Society Leaders and Media Organizations
• Private Sector Experts and Telecommunication Operators
• International and national thought leaders in ICT development

Target Audience

• Policymakers and Government Officials
• Academics, Researchers, and ICT Professionals
• Civil Society Organizations and Activists
• Telecommunications Providers and Internet Service Providers (ISPs)

Seminar Objectives

• Identify infrastructure gaps and explore innovative solutions
• Promote inclusive policies and legal reforms for a secure digital future
• Strengthen cross-sector collaboration toward coordinated digital development in Timor-Leste

Join Us
Be part of this national conversation and help shape the digital future of Timor-Leste. The insights and partnerships built during this seminar will contribute meaningfully to a more digitally empowered and inclusive society.