Join us on Thursday 19 March online and at the techUK offices for the first UK SPF Plenary of 2026. Be part of the discussion, where we will address recent national and international spectrum policy developments. 

 

Agenda 

Time 

Agenda Item 

Lead 

 14:00 – 14:10 

 Welcome and Intro 

Abhaya Sumanasena, SPF Chair and Real Wireless 

14:10 – 14:30 

Reflections from MWC 

Sophie Greaves, Associate Director for Digital Infrastructure, techUK 

14:30 – 14:50 

NATO wireless standardisation update 

Alexander Hamilton, Director of Space and Defence, Nokia 

14:50 – 15:10 

Industry perspectives on the DNA 

Javier Dominguez, Head of Spectrum at Telefonica and Co-Chair of Spectrum Working Group at Connect Europe 

 

 15:10 – 15:30 

RSPG 6G Draft opinion 

Tassos Lyratzis, RSPG 6G Strategic Vision Group 

 

 15:30 – 15:45  

UK SPF Plenary 

Luigi Ardito, Steering Board Chair and Qualcomm  

 15:45 – 15:55 

Cluster Chair updates 

Jussi Kahtava, Cluster 1 and Independent  

Bob Stewart, Cluster 2 and University of Strathclyde 

Tony Lavender, Cluster 3 and Plum Consulting 

Kumar Singarajah, Cluster 4 and Arqit / Euroma​ 

 15:55 – 16:00 

AOB and Close 

Abhaya Sumanasena, Real Wireless and UK SPF Chairman 

  

What you can expect: 

  • Expert Contributions: Learn from the industry’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

Tales Gaspar

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

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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