Exploring scaling challenges for SMEs in the future telco sector
10am – 11am12 January 2024
Online
techUK would like to invite you to this virtual roundtable, “Exploring scaling challenges for SMEs in the future telco sector”, on 12 January.
As part of a research project on behalf of a government department, Plexal is gathering insights from SME leaders to understand the key obstacles you face in growing your businesses in the future telecommunications industry.
In this session, we will discuss questions such as:
What are the top scaling challenges faced by the sector?
Why are these more acute in future telco than other sectors?
How do these challenges overlap?
This is an opportunity to share your experiences and perspectives on the barriers holding SMEs back from their full potential. The discussion will be moderated by techUK and Plexal, and insights will inform actionable recommendations which will be presented to government decision-makers.
We look forward to your insights on how policymakers and industry leaders can clear the way for SME growth in the telecom sector of the future.
This event is available only to members of techUK. We have a limited number of spaces for non-members - please get in touch with Sophie Greaves, Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy if you would like to attend.
Please note: attendees' names, organisations and contact details will be shared with Plexal for follow-up communications relating to this research project.
Sophie Greaves
Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK
Sophie Greaves
Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK
Sophie Greaves is Head of Programme for Communications Infrastructure and Services at techUK, and oversees 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.
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.
Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant, supporting the Communications Infrastructure programme, as well as the Digital Connectivity and Spectrum Policy Fora.
Before joining techUK, Matthew worked in marketing, data, and events across a number of sectors, including education and consumer goods. He studied German and Dutch at University College London and the Universiteit van Amsterdam.