London, 18 - 19 June 2019
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Jun 1808:50
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Jun 1809:00
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Jun 1809:20
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Presentation from Three
Keynotes
Dave Dyson, Chief Executive Officer, Three
Jun 1809:30
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Presentation from Ericsson
Keynotes
Marielle Lindgren, CEO, UK & Ireland, Ericsson
Jun 1809:40
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Presentation from Vodafone UK
Keynotes
Scott Petty, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone
Jun 1809:50
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Jun 1810:00
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Connected Britain: Technology, strategy and investment for next generation connectivity
Keynotes
- Building fibre networks for the UK's future
- Does the 2019 5G launch ensure the UK is a leader in the technology?
- How can the UK capitalise on the opportunities FTTH and 5G will bring?
- Updates from key trials and tests
Marielle Lindgren, CEO, UK & Ireland, Ericsson
Scott Petty, Chief Technology Officer, Vodafone
Dave Dyson, Chief Executive Officer, Three
Jun 1811:20
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Chair's opening address
Gigabit Britain
Lorne Mitchell, Founder and Managing Director, Objective Designers
Jun 1811:20
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Jun 1811:20
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Chair's opening address
Channel Britain
Jun 1811:25
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Presentation from BDUK
Gigabit Britain
Raj Kalia, Chief Executive Officer, BDUK
Jun 1811:25
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Presentation from the Worcestershire 5G Consortium
Digital Britain
Mark Stansfeld, Chair, Worcestershire 5G Consortia Group & Chairman, Giffgaff
Jun 1811:25
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Presentation from the Greater London Authority
Smart Britain
Jun 1811:25
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Presentation from the National Infrastructure Commission
Connected Infrastructure
Jun 1811:45
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Accelerating along the road to Gigabit Britain
Gigabit Britain
- Is full-fibre and 5G a realistic goal for the UK?
- Wayleaves, developers, landlords and the rest - understanding the UK's broadband ecosystem and how we can better navigate it
- The road to FTTEverywhere
Moderator: Malcolm Corbett, Chief Executive Officer, I.N.C.A.
Vicky Read, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, CityFibre
Mike Knott, Market Development Manager, Ftth, Corning
Mikael Sandberg, Chairman, VX Fiber
Jun 1811:45
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Opportunities for the UK digital economy
Digital Britain
- How can the UK continue to drive growth across the digital economy?
- The importance of building new skill sets in the population
- How is the UK Digital Strategy encouraging growth?
- Minimising the Brexit risk
Julian David, Chief Executive Officer, techUK
Jun 1811:45
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Presentation from Ericsson
Smart Britain
Andrea Spaccapietra, VP Digital Services, UK & Ireland, Ericsson
Jun 1811:45
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Addressing the rural issue: connecting the hardest-to-reach
Connected Society
- Business models for rural access
- The current state of public and private investment
- Developing the necessary regulatory framework to incentivise investment
- The role of alternative access technologies; satellite, fixed-wireless
Raf Meersman, Chief Executive Officer, Comsof
David Crawford, Managing Director Telecoms & M2M, Arqiva
Jun 1811:45
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Building digitally-connected infrastructure systems in the UK
Connected Infrastructure
- Fostering innovation in infrastructure planning
- Opportunities and challenges of digitally connected infrastructure
- Enabling the UK's Digital Strategy with better connected infrastructure?
- Investment
- Developing a cross-sector regulatory framework
Laura Sandys, Chair, Energy Data Taskforce
Jun 1811:45
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How should the channel adapt to fibre rollouts?
Channel Britain
- What should the product and service offering look like?
- Overcoming key barriers
- Evolving partnerships with wholesalers
- The channel's key role in delivering digital transformation for UK SMEs
David Howson, Chief Executive Officer, Six Degrees Group
Elsa Chen, CEO, Entanet
Dan Alvarez, Head Of Channel, Glide Business
Matthew Parker, Chief Executive, babble
Jun 1812:05
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The UK's smart city eco-system
Smart Britain
- Delivering smart city infrastructure
- Innovative and integrated strategies for city planning
- The role of government
- Breaking the silos: encouraging collaboration and new partnerships
- Ensuring a citizen-centric approach
Jun 1812:15
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Jun 1812:35
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Gigabit Britain Roundtables
Gigabit Britain
Jun 1812:35
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Digital Britain Roundtables
Digital Britain
Jun 1812:35
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Smart Britain Roundtables
Smart Britain
Jun 1812:35
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Connected Society Roundtables
Connected Society
How have Sweden they achieved 72% full fibre connectivity?
One network build or more: What does a city really need to achieve a connected society? - Moderated by CityFibre
The challenge of rural connectivity; developing a workable and effective approach
Jun 1812:35
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Connected Infrastructure Roundtables
Connected Infrastructure
Jun 1812:35
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Channel Britain Roundtables
Channel Britain
Expanding telecoms services through wholesale
Jun 1814:30
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The changing investment landscape
Gigabit Britain
- New investors and investment models
- DIIP and NDIF update
- How is increased government funding reshaping the industry landscape?
- Has Brexit impacted investment?
Moderator: John Karidis, Director, Numis Corporation Plc
Mounir Barakat, Executive Director, Information & Communications Technology Unit, Mubadala
Stéphane Ifker, Senior Partner, Antin Infrastructure Partners
Oliver Bradley, Managing Director, Digital Infrastructure, Macquarie
Charles Cameron, Partner, Cameron Barney LLP
Jun 1814:30
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How can the UK deliver digital transformation across the country?
Digital Britain
- How can the UK share the digital wealth?
- Delivering tech hubs across the UK
Ben Still, Managing Director, West Yorkshire Combined Authority
James Warner, Managing Director, Glide
Jun 1814:30
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5G and the smart city
Smart Britain
- How will 5G enable smart city development in the UK?
- Key learnings from 5G testbeds
- Can the smart city exist without 5G?
Paul Crane, Converged Network Research Director, BT
Joe Spencer, Professor At University Of Liverpool & Academic Lead, Sensor City
Dimitra Simeonidou, Director Smart Internet Lab & Professor Of High Performance Networks, University of Bristol
Jun 1814:30
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Addressing the challenges of urban 'not spots'
Connected Society
- Overcoming the barriers to delivering connectivity in densely populated areas
Ker Anderson, Head of London Network, Vodafone UK
Jun 1814:30
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The evolving role of data in infrastructure delivery
Connected Infrastructure
- Recognising data as a critical part of infrastructure
- Promoting data driven decision making in infrastructure planning
- Using data to improve response to faults
- Regulatory challenges: the need for a common data standard
- Promoting secure data sharing across sectors
Jun 1814:30
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What is dark fibre and why should it matter to you?
Channel Britain
- Enhancing enterprise service offerings with dark fibre
- Dark fibre as key to realising digital transformation for your customers
Charlie Boisseau, Chief Technology Officer, Commsworld
Jun 1815:30
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Future Telecoms Infrastructure Review: A game changer for rollouts?
Gigabit Britain
- How does FTIR encourage faster rollouts of digital infrastructure?
- Does the review go far enough?
- What will be its impact on the industry landscape?
Moderator: Michael Dargue, Vice President, Cartesian
Jeremy Chelot, Chief Executive Officer, Community Fibre Ltd
Matthew Braovac, Director Of Legal, Consumer, Corporate And Competition, Sky
John Irvine, Chief Executive Officer, WightFibre
Jun 1815:30
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Innovation opportunities for business and public sector
Digital Britain
- How can industries across Britain capitalise on digital opportunities?
- Understanding the key technologies relevant for your business
Jun 1815:30
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Smart city technology innovations
Smart Britain
- The latest innovations from recent UK smart city trials
- The role of emerging technologies; IoT, AI, etc
- The role of data collection, analysis and sharing
Jun 1815:30
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Update from BDUK
Smart Britain
- Update on the progress of the superfast projects, Local Full Fibre Networks, Voucher Schemes & 700 MHz spectrum clearance
Justin Leese, Programme Director, Broadband Delivery Uk (Bduk), DCMS
Jun 1815:30
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Showcase from the Smart Mobility Living Lab
Connected Infrastructure
Jun 1815:30
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Revolutionising your business services with SD-WAN
Channel Britain
- Building new services with SD-WAN
- SD-WAN business models
Grant Ingram, Chief Executive Officer, M9 Group
Russell Crampin, Managing Director, Axians Networks Limited
Jun 1815:40
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BDUK update: 1 year on, where are we now?
Connected Society
- Update on the progress of the superfast projects, Local Full Fibre Networks, Voucher Schemes & 700 MHz spectrum clearance
- What lessons have been learnt over the past 12 months?
- What can we expect to see in the coming months?
Steve Lovatt, Business Growth and Digital Programme Manager, Stoke-on-Trent City Council
Jun 1816:00
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Improving the resiliency of digitally connected infrastructure
Connected Infrastructure
- Enhancing the resilience of the UK's infrastructure
- Identifying and anticipating the vulnerabilities of digitally connected infrastructure
- Potential role of new technologies to reduce risks
Jun 1817:00
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Presentation from Nokia
Keynotes
Cormac Whelan, CEO UK & Ireland, Nokia
Jun 1817:10
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Connected Britain 2019 - 2025: Reshaping the UK's connectivity landscape
Keynotes
- What needs to change and what should stay the same?
- Collaboration - how can the industry work together to deliver next generation networks?
- Delivering full fibre and 5G
- Brexit: what will be the impact on UK connectivity?
Moderator: Cormac Whelan, CEO UK & Ireland, Nokia
Gareth Williams, Chief Executive Officer, Gigaclear
Richard Sinclair, Executive Director, Connectivity, Virgin Media
Jun 1818:00
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Networking drinks reception sponsored by CityFibre and MLL Telecom
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Mark Collins, Co-founder and Director, Strategy & Public Affairs, CityFibre
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Jun 1909:00
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Chair's opening address
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Erzsebet Fitori, Director General, F.T.T.H. Council Europe
Jun 1909:10
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Fireside chat with Openreach
Keynotes
Interviewee: Clive Selley, Chief Executive Officer, Openreach
Jun 1909:20
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Presentation from TalkTalk
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Tristia Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, TalkTalk
Jun 1909:30
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Presentation from Hyperoptic
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Dana Tobak, Chief Executive Officer, Hyperoptic
Jun 1909:40
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Accelerating fibre rollout across the UK
Keynotes
- Progress report: Key developments on the road to full fibre in the last year
- Regulation; what needs to change and what should stay the same?
- How can the UK optimise rollout and avoid unnecessary overbuilds?
- Is copper switch off a realistic aim for the UK?
Moderator: Erzsebet Fitori, Director General, F.T.T.H. Council Europe
Dana Tobak, Chief Executive Officer, Hyperoptic
Tristia Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, TalkTalk
Jun 1911:20
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Chair's opening address
Digital Britain
Jun 1911:25
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5G in the UK: Building next generation mobile
Gigabit Britain
- Is collaboration the key to realising 5G in the UK?
- What will the 5G architecture look like?
- Does government funding go far enough to support the advancement of 5G in the UK?
- Convergence strategies for UK telcos
- Optimising spectrum regulation for the UK's 5G future
- The role of alternative wireless technologies
David Tomalin, CTO, CityFibre
Jun 1911:25
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AI and data: Capitalising on the socioeconomic opportunities
Digital Britain
- How can the UK capitalise on the opportunities of emerging technologies including big data, AI, machine learning and more?
- Identifying best applications for these technologies
- Overcoming challenges associated with the technologies
Jun 1911:25
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Smart building connectivity
Smart Britain
- In-building connectivity
- Building offices/warehouses to support enhanced connectivity
William Newton, President & EMEA MD, WiredScore
James Spires, Managing Director Smart Buildings, ENGIE
Jun 1911:25
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Delivering innovation in the public sector
Connected Society
- Strategies for delivering more effective and streamlined digital public services
- The benefits of digital public services
- Showcase of innovation in the public sector
- Facilitating the adoption of new technologies
- Innovation from emerging technology businesses
Jun 1911:25
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Delivering the infrastructure for intelligent transport systems
Connected Infrastructure
- Strategies for improving transport corridor connectivity
- Maximising the use of existing infrastructure & the role of infrastructure sharing
- Cross-industry partnership models
Moderator: Roland Da Silva, Strategy Advisor, Consultant
Jun 1911:25
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Staying relevant to your customers in a digital world
Channel Britain
- How do the channel need to reshapre their business models as customers demand more complex services?
- New products and services
Jun 1912:25
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Gigabit Britain Roundtables
Gigabit Britain
Jun 1912:25
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Digital Britain Roundtables
Digital Britain
Jun 1912:25
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Smart Britain Roundtables
Smart Britain
Jun 1912:25
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Connected Society Roundtables
Connected Society
Jun 1912:25
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Connected Infrastructure Roundtables
Connected Infrastructure
Jun 1912:25
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Channel Britain Roundtables
Channel Britain
Jun 1914:30
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Squaring the circle: How can we build more effective ecosystems for broadband rollouts?
Gigabit Britain
- How can broadband providers work more effectively with property developers and housing associations?
- Delivering improved planning regulations
- Civil infrastructure access and development
- Towards an industry best practice
Jun 1914:30
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Fostering digital skills in the UK workforce
Digital Britain
- How can you ensure your staff are ready for digital transformation?
- 'Softwarising the workforce'
- How are UK firms training staff for the new economy?
Jun 1914:30
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Unlocking the potential of the Industrial IoT
Smart Britain
- How is the Industrial Strategy furthering IoT development in the UK?
- M2M and IoT
- The importance of the IIoT for the UK's future prosperity
- Innovative cross-sector partnerships
Jun 1914:30
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Achieving digital inclusion in a Connected Britain
Connected Society
- Bridging the digital divide with education
- Promoting the importance of digital skills
- Strategies for offering improved digital skills training in the UK
- Partnerships for delivering digital skills training: government, employers, schools and universities
Jun 1914:30
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Building the next generation of utilities infrastructure
Connected Infrastructure
- The role of the IoT in the future of utilities
- Improving the efficiency of utilities networks
- Realising the advantages of emerging smart utility technologies
Moderator: Iagan Macneil, Head Of Policy And Communications, Smart Energy G.B.
Fabienne Dischamps, Chief Strategy And Product Management Officer, Smart DCC
Jun 1914:30
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Channel IoT: Can the channel take a piece of the IoT pie?
Channel Britain
- What is the role of the channel in delivering IoT services?
- Delivering the right products
Jun 1915:30
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Collaboration or competition: Exploring alternative investment models that can speed up rollouts
Gigabit Britain
- Competition, franchising or network sharing - how can we optimise network investment models?
- Should the government be working to stop overbuild?
- How can we optimise rollout?
- Duct and pole access
Jun 1915:30
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Building digital confidence among vulnerable groups in society
Connected Society
- Identifying those who are most at risk of digital exclusion
- Strategies for building digital confidence among vulnerable groups
- Examples of current and planned initiatives and skills training programmes
Sarah Cant, Programme Director, One Digital
Jun 1915:30
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Next-generation voice services
Channel Britain
- UCaaS
- WebRCS
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