A panel discussion to follow a quick overview of the 5G-architecture in question and the current communication from the department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) on their strategy.
The panel will address questions on –
• Why should we change the dynamics of supply change?
• What is the likely change?
• What are the technologies that we need to embrace for this change? With a look at
o Open RAN with open interfaces across network entities
o S/W OS solutions for distributed network functions at core and edge of networks
• What are the business opportunities? With a look at
o Technology Vendor
o Network infrastructure and Service Providers
o Consumers of the Communication Services (public, private & governing bodies)
+ Questions from public & attendees
List of Panel Members:
- Prof. Dimitra Simeonidou (University of Bristol)
- Dr. Dritan Kaleshi (Director of Technology - 5G at Digital Catapult)
- Dr. Abhaya Sumanasena (Spectrum and Regulation Practice Lead at Real Wireless)
- Mr. Paul Robinson (UK Civil Servant with experience from Telecommunication Industry)
Dr. Walter Featherstone (IET Swindon Network Chair)
Dr. Hamid Falaki (IET Swindon Network Event Manager)
IET event webpage:
https://events.theiet.org/events/03-debate-uk-telecom-security-bill-impact-on-5g-supply-chain/
If you have any questions, please feel free to get in touch with the Team below.
Sophie Greaves
Sophie Greaves
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.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- Twitter:
- @SJMJames1
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/
Tales Gaspar
Tales Gaspar
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
