UK SPF Future Spectrum Policy Summit 2025
UK SPF Future Spectrum Policy Summit 2025
About this event
About the Event
The UK Spectrum Policy Forum (SPF) warmly invites you to its annual conference on the future of spectrum policy, taking place on 16 May 2025. This year, the event is held in collaboration with the IEEE International Symposium on Dynamic Spectrum Access Networks (DySPAN 25), the premier global conference on radio spectrum technology and policy innovation. Please access the full DySPAN agenda here.
Building on the success of last year’s event, this year’s summit will feature even more insightful discussions, expert debates, and the latest findings from SPF’s recent work. Join an international audience of leading policymakers, industry experts, and stakeholders for a day of engaging panel sessions, networking opportunities, and a closing drinks reception.
Event Details
Date: Friday, 16 May 2025
Timings: 10:30 am - 18:00 pm (including networking drinks)
Venue: [Event location alongside DySPAN 2025—details to follow]
Tickets: Free to attend
Agenda
Please find the key themes below.
Maximizing access to spectrum to meet growing demand
Ensuring the regulatory framework remains fit for purpose
Shaping international influence on UK spectrum policy
Spectrum for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), public safety, and achieving Net Zero goals
Exploring the new public sector spectrum access framework
Unpacking 6G standards from 3GPP and the evolving 6G roadmap
Exclusive presentation of the UK SPF report: Future of TV Distribution
Who Should Attend
This event is open to all and is tailored for key stakeholders in UK and international policy as well as industry leaders. Whether you are a decision-maker, researcher, or professional, this conference offers an invaluable opportunity to contribute to and learn from the critical discussions shaping the future of spectrum policy in the UK and beyond.
Why Attend?
Gain expert insights into the latest research findings and policy recommendations
Network with leading decision-makers, researchers, and industry professionals
Engage in thought-provoking discussion, including spectrum access and sharing, the road to 6G, and the future of TV distribution.
Discover opportunities for spectrum innovation, including international policy developments
Registration
Don’t miss out on this key industry event! Secure your spot now by registering here.
Contact Us
For inquiries or additional information, please contact us at spf@techuk.org.
Join us on 16 May 2025 to explore the future of spectrum policy and contribute to innovations driving the UK’s spectrum landscape forward. We look forward to seeing you there!
Agenda
- 10:00–10:30
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
- 11:30–12:00
UK SPF Plenary: Steering Board and upcoming research
The UK Spectrum Policy Forum's is the cross-industry ‘sounding board’ to Government and Ofcom on future policy and approaches on spectrum. Our mission is to promote and maximise the benefits of radio spectrum for the UK. The UK SPF February Plenary Meeting is an essential event for anyone interested in the future of spectrum management in the UK. This year's meeting holds particular significance as it serves as a platform to discuss and shape upcoming study projects and UK SPF activities for 2025.
- 12:00–13:00
Networking lunch
- 14:30–15:00
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
- 09:00–10:00
Intro & keynote speakers
The UK Spectrum Policy Forum flagship conference serves as a crucial platform for both national and international discussions regarding spectrum policy, with a focus on UK and European perspectives. This year's event will be in collaboration with DySPAN in London. The UK SPF summit will cover key themes including maximizing spectrum access to meet demand, maintaining a fit-for-purpose regulatory framework, shaping international influence on UK spectrum policy, and addressing spectrum needs for Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), public safety, and Net Zero goals. It will also explore the new public sector spectrum access framework, delve into 6G standards and the evolving roadmap, and feature an exclusive presentation of the UK SPF report on the future of TV distribution.
- 15:00–15:30
Presentation of UK SPF report: Future of the UHF band
The UK SPF will present its new independent report on the use of the UHF band after 2034. After the presentation, the panel session will discuss with key stakeholders the use cases and issues that need to be addressed based on the findings of the study.
- 13:00–14:30
6G: spectrum and new 3GPP standards roadmap
This session will explore the 6G standards and roadmap to deploying this technology in the UK.
- 15:30–16:30
Considerations for the Future of the UHF Band
This session will react to the presentation of the UK SPF report to explore how the UHF band can continue to serve a broad array of users. Experts will examine changes in broadcasting and PMSE from emerging technologies and new services to address the potential social and industrial challenges and how Ofcom’s proposed approaches might inform future UHF band allocation and use.
- 10:30–11:30
Optimizing Spectrum for CNI, Public Safety, and Net Zero
This panel session will dive into the impact of spectrum policy across siginificant sectors in the economy. It will also address the relevant spectrum bands and how to coordinate varying interests for their use.
- 16:30–17:00
Close
Speakers
Theo Spathopoulos
Senior Specialist in Spectrum Standardisation and UK SPF Steering Board Vice Chair
Nokia
Catherine Page OBE
Deputy Director of Technology, Strategy and Spectrum
DSIT
Mr Chris Woolford
Director of International Spectrum Policy
Ofcom
Professor Robert Stewart
Professor Dept of Electronic and Electrical Eng.
University of Strathclyde
Sponsors
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Talk to usEvent contacts
Tales Gaspar
Senior Programme Manager - Spectrum and Satellite
Sophie Greaves
Associate Director - Digital Infrastructure
