Join us on Thusrday 08 June (10:00 - 12:15) for a UK SPF Cluster 4 workshop focused on the UK preparation of WRC-23.
The event will into the UK preparations for WRC-23. Sign up to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities and issues of the agenda items that will be discussed at WRC-23, as well as the preparations that are being made leading up to the conference.
The event will feature a keynote presentation by Ofcom's Head of International Spectrum Policy, Stephen Talbot, as well as a panel led by stakeholders which will provide valuable insights and perspectives on the latest developments and discussions surrounding the Conference.
Please see a copy of the draft agenda below. If you'd like to take part in the panel, get in touch!
Draft Agenda
Introduction by SPF C4 Chair (KS) [5 min]
Overview from DSIT TBC [10 mins]
Presentation by Ofcom / Stephen Talbot: [45 mins]
- UK priorities for WRC-23
- UK positions / views on major WRC-23 agenda items.
- Major open issues / topics (as seen by UK Ofcom)
- Next steps UK (and CEPT) to WRC-2023
- Initial Q&A / Initial discussion
Panel Discussion (with focus on WRC-23 agenda items where there is no emerging consensus) [50-55 mins]
- Moderator / KS
- Ofcom / Steve Talbot
- Tuck Poon, Nokia
- Wolfgang Bilz, Shure
- David Hemingway, BBC / EBU
- Paul Deedman, Inmarsat / GSOA
- More speakers coming soon.
Closure & Networking lunch
Sophie James
Sophie James
Sophie James 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/sophie-james-52759160/
Manuel R. Marti
Manuel R. Marti
Manuel joined techUK in February 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for the UK Spectrum Policy Forum and Satellite.
A journalist by training, he has written extensively about spectrum since 2018 for PolicyTracker. Manuel has a MSc in International Politics from the School of Oriental and African Studies in London. In his spare time he is currently trying to set up a supperclub.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 02073312000
- Twitter:
- @ManuelRMarti,@ManuelRMarti
Julia Ofori-Addo
Julia Ofori-Addo
Julia Ofori-Addo supports the Digital Connectivity Forum and a range of techUK Market Programmes such as; Central Government, Communications Infrastructure and Services and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum with the secretariat and event support, research and communication.
Julia is a bilingual – German and English native. Prior to joining techUK, Julia worked as an IT Team Administrator at Interxion Ltd (data center) supporting and coordinating teams with the Incident Management Protocols (IMP), auditing and reporting procedures and processes and assisting senior management with various secretarial/administrative duties. She has exceptional experience in handling and updating in-house database systems and a proven track record of demonstrating strong interpersonal skills.
Julia is a graduate at the University of Kent with a BSc in Computer Science and Business Administration. In her personal time, she enjoys current affairs discussions, going to the gym and travelling.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @techUK,@techUK,@techUK
- Website:
- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
