The first quarter of 2005 saw a new boost in venture capital investment in European technology companies. This reverses the downwards trend for both the total amount invested and the number of deals in the second half of 2004. Carriers World will bring together Venture Capitalists from 3i, Georgetown Venture Partners, and Wesley Clover Corporation to talk about where this money is being invested.

With VSNL's acquisition of Teleglobe, the world's global undersea cable networks now reside in few hands. What are the plans for the likes of Reliance, Flag, and Global Crossing - all are speaking at Carriers World.

MVNOs are reshaping every mobile market in the world. Understanding the business model is key so EasyMobile's CEO Frank Rasmussen has a head start given that he founded Telmore in Denmark the original MVNO that was so successful, TDC bought it. Come hear him discuss the model at Carriers World.

For the first time ever, UEFA has decreed that broadcaster showing live football matches this season must transmit them over the Internet at the same time. Arne Rees from UEFA will explain the implications.
 
Swisscom has delayed its launch of Microsoft-based IPTV but they will be on hand to discuss where the triple-play vision is taking them. Telefonica and Telekom Austria will also detail their IPTV strategies.
 
MTV and Disney will explain the sorts or partnership strategies they are looking for when talking to telcos.