Join us for an exclusive event focused on the strategic role of satellite-enabled private networks—with a particular emphasis on 5G and IoT solutions—in accelerating the digital transformation of the UK’s Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
Overview
This roundtable will explore how terrestrial and non-terrestrial private networks can address the evolving operational and digital transformation needs of key UK infrastructure sectors. The discussion will focus on identifying high-impact use cases and mapping sector-specific connectivity requirements to guide future deployment and investment.
Roundtable details
- Location: techUK office, Room 1
- Date: Tuesday, 30 September
- Attendees: 20
- Time: 14:00-16:30
This event will explore how next-generation connectivity can address major challenges including:
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Replacing legacy communications systems
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Enhancing resilience in remote and high-risk environments
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Improving access to real-time operational data
We’ll showcase the economic opportunities these technologies bring, their contribution to national priorities like Clean Power 2030, and their role in modernising infrastructure across energy, transport, and other key sectors.
Key highlights include:
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Validation of sector-specific use cases, such as PSTN migration in water sector and energy transition support.
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Discussion of barriers to testbeds, data interoperability, and cross-department collaboration.
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Insights on how digitalisation can drive resilience and unlock future innovation through satellite and terrestrial network integration.
Whether you're working in CNI, telecoms, policy, or digital infrastructure, this is your opportunity to engage with leaders, shape the future of UK connectivity, and explore partnerships that deliver real-world impact.
Agenda
Subject to change until the date of the event.
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Time
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Topic
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14:00-14:05
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Welcome and introduction
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14:05-14:25
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Presentations (2x 10 minutes):
- Legacy Communications Replacement
- Role of Satellite in Extending Coverage
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14:25-15:00
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Roundtable discussion
Embracing resilience in CNI
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15:00-15:25
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Break
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15:25-15:45
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Presentations (2x 10 minutes):
- LEO & GEO capabilities for private 5G and IoT solutions
- Integration with terrestrial infrastructure
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15:45-16:25
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Roundtable discussion
Challenges to digitalisation
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16:25-16:30
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AOB and Close
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Background
The proposal of this series is to highlight the strategic importance of terrestrial and satellite-based private networks in modernising UK infrastructure. Many sectors are facing legacy system obsolescence and require fit-for-purpose communication solutions.
Satellite connectivity offers resilience, flexibility, and reach, especially in areas where terrestrial infrastructure is limited or economically unfeasible. The integration of satellite private networks with terrestrial can unlock predictive maintenance, automation, and real-time control capabilities to provide assurance to critical services.
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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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