This event explores the future of satellite to ground connectivity, with a focus on technical challenges, highlight UK-led advancements, and promote collaboration across academia, industry, and government to build a resilient, secure, and innovative communications ecosystem. Key themes include photonics, quantum technologies, cybersecurity, and the development of deep tech skills to support long-term economic growth and national security.
Who should attend?
Share inputs to the optical communications roadmap
Attending this event offers a unique opportunity to gain insights into the latest advancements in Free Space Optics (FSO) and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), two technologies that are shaping the future of satellite to ground connectivity. Participants will learn about the UK’s strategic direction in satellite communications and how national initiatives are positioning the country at the forefront of secure and efficient space-based technologies.
The event will also serve as a platform for cross-sector collaboration, bringing together experts from industry, academia, and government to contribute to the development of a resilient UK tech ecosystem. Attendees will hear about upcoming demonstrator missions and explore how integrated efforts in photonics, quantum technologies, and cybersecurity are driving innovation.
Importantly, the insights and discussions from this event will directly inform the UK’s satellite connectivity roadmap, which is set to be published by the end of the year. By participating, stakeholders can help shape the future of space communications and ensure the UK maintains a competitive edge in this rapidly evolving field.
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Meet the team
Sophie Greaves
Associate Director, Digital Infrastructure, techUK
Sophie Greaves is Associate Director for Digital Infrastructure at techUK, overseeing the Communications Infrastructure and Services Programme at techUK, and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie was promoted to Head having been Programme Manager for Communications Infrastructure and Services, leading techUK's telecoms activities, engagement and policy development. Previously, Sophie was Programme Assistant across a variety of areas including the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure programmes.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- Twitter:
- @SJMJames1,@SJMJames1
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/,https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/
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Tales Gaspar
Programme Manager, UK SPF and Satellite, techUK
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +44 (0) 0207 331 2000
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/talesngaspar
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Josh Turpin
Programme Manager, Telecoms and Net Zero, techUK
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
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