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UK Spectrum Policy Forum July Plenary 2025

Name: UK Spectrum Policy Forum July Plenary 2025
Start: 2025-07-24T14:00:00
End: 2025-07-24T16:00:00
Location: techUK

2pm – 4pm 24 July 2025 London and online techUK

Join us on Thursday 24 July online and at the techUK offices for the third UK SPF Plenary of 2025. Be part of the discussion, where we will address recent national and international spectrum policy developments.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 24 July
Location: London and online
Time: 14:00-16:00 GMT

Agenda

	Agenda Item	Lead
	Welcome and Intro	Abhaya Sumanasena, Real Wireless and UK SPF Chairman
	Spectrum policy for the future of connectivity	Sophie Lyddon, DSIT
	Wireless communications policy: reflections on the road ahead	Paul Febvre, UKTIN NTN WG Jussi Kahtava, Samsung Simon Saunders OBE, Federated Telecoms Hubs
	Steering Board and UK SPF research update	Luigi Ardito, Steering Board Chair and Qualcomm
	Cluster Chair updates	Manuel Rascado-Marti, Cluster 1 and LS telcom Bob Stewart, Cluster 2 and University of Strathclyde Tony Lavender, Cluster 3 and Plum Consulting Kumar Singarajah, Cluster 4 and Arqit / Euroma
	AOB and Close	Abhaya Sumanasena, Real Wireless and UK SPF Chairman

What you can expect:

Expert Contributions: Learn from the indsutry’s innovative approaches that align spectrum management practices with the UK’s strategic digital goals.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with policymakers, industry leaders, and stakeholders invested in the future of spectrum management.

Why Attend?

Effective spectrum management is essential for building resilient communication networks and addressing the surging demand for wireless connectivity in today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape. As a strategic forum bridging industry and policymakers, the UK Spectrum Policy Forum (SPF) unites diverse stakeholders around a forward-looking vision that supports the growth of the UK economy and drives innovation.

Contact us

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.

Email:: [email protected]
Phone:: 020 7331 2038
Twitter:: @SJMJames1
LinkedIn:: 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.