Join us this March for an exclusive industry briefing webinar with the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) on the future of advanced connectivity technology. techUK members and stakeholders will get an inside track on upcoming research funding opportunities, government priorities, and how to position your organisation for success in this rapidly evolving landscape.
Background
Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) are revolutionising how we transmit data across our digital society. These innovations can redefine connectivity for people, devices, and critical infrastructure, unlocking capabilities at unprecedented scale.
As the use of AI and cloud services grows, our networks are carrying more data than ever. While these technologies increase demand, they also offer new opportunities to make networks more efficient and secure.
Within that context, DSIT has identified two Grand Challenges aligned with the objectives set in the Digital and Technologies Sector Plan:
- Secure and resilient connectivity: developing trustworthy, robust and exportable network technologies that protect critical national infrastructure, including terrestrial and non-terrestrial network convergence for better coverage and resilience.
- Sustainable and energy-efficient networks: ensuring digitisation reduces the environmental footprint of telecoms, while managing financial costs and efficiently using spectrum.
The ACT R&D programme is critical in delivering on DSIT's priorities by bringing together industry and academia with a sharp focus on commercialisation. It will leverage UK strengths across sectors, and within telecoms and satellite applications. Your input will ensure the programme remains relevant, forward-looking, and capable of delivering lasting impact.
Why attend this event?
This webinar offers technology companies, academic researchers, telecoms operators, and defence or critical infrastructure stakeholders an unparalleled opportunity to influence the strategic direction of ACT research investment for the next four years.
What will you gain?
- Early intelligence: Get ahead of upcoming UKRI funding competitions
- Strategic positioning: Understand how to align your research or commercial activities with government priorities
- Competitive advantage: Position your organisation at the forefront of UK connectivity innovation
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Meet the team
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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Sophie Greaves
Associate Director, Digital Infrastructure, techUK
Sophie Greaves is Associate Director for Digital Infrastructure at techUK, overseeing the Telecoms Programme, the Data Centres Programme, and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie leads our work across telecoms networks, security and resilience, supply chain diversification, advanced communications technologies, spectrum policy, and data centres - bringing these areas together into a dedicated Digital Infrastructure unit. She was previously Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy.
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:
- 0207 331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/,https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/
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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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