The three previous Cluster 4 meetings in 2020 have focussed on WRC-2023 agenda items which arose from IMT/ Mobile industry proposals to WRC-2019.
The planned March 2021 Cluster 4 event will focus on some WRC-23 agenda items which arose from space industry proposals to WRC-2019.
Agenda and call for speakers
Specifics on the agenda will be posted by early February.
Chair: Kumar Singarajah, UK SPF Cluster 4 and Euroma
Presenters will come from the space community proponents of ESIMs and if you or a contact outside of the space community have an interest in presenting to then contact Jo.
The ITU-R Resolution 811 (WRC-2019) text for the two topics.
- 1.15 to harmonize the use of the frequency band 12.75-13.25 GHz (Earth-to-space) by earth stations on aircraft and vessels communicating with geostationary space stations in the fixed-satellite service globally, in accordance with Resolution 172 (WRC-19);
- 1.16 to study and develop technical, operational and regulatory measures, as appropriate, to facilitate the use of the frequency bands 17.7-18.6 GHz and 18.8-19.3 GHz and 19.7-20.2 GHz (space-to-Earth) and 27.5-29.1 GHz and 29.5-30 GHz (Earth-to-space) by non-GSO FSS earth stations in motion, while ensuring due protection of existing services in those frequency bands, in accordance with Resolution 173 (WRC-19);
If you have any comments or suggestions please get in touch.
Our events operate under Chatham House rule. By signing up you agree for your name and organisation to be added to the delegate list.
After booking you will not receive a diary invite.
Notes and slides from previous Cluster 4 WRC focused events
WRC-23 agenda items focused on the upper 6 GHz band
Jo O'Riordan
Jo O'Riordan
Jo leads the work of the UK SPF, the sounding board to government and Ofcom on medium to long-term spectrum issues in the UK and supports the delivery of the Communication Infrastructure Programme.
Prior to her appointment in 2018 Jo held positions at Islington Council, the Industry and Parliament Trust, Inside Government, and most recently at Smart Energy GB in policy and public affairs role. Here Jo predominately oversaw the organisations engagement with MPs and local government alongside external speaking opportunities.
Outside of work Jo likes spending as much time as possible with her dog Fudge, as well as cooking, watching live comedy, and running (but not that far or that fast).
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2191
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- @JTORiordan
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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/jooriordan/
Sophie James
Sophie James
Sophie James is the Programme Manager, Communications Infrastructure and Services, at techUK.
Sophie was promoted to Manager having been Programme Assistant across a variety of areas including the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure programmes, supporting each team with administrative and event support, research and communications.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London. She has previously worked as a marketing manager for a design and fabrication company, and has project coordination experience in the graphic design and music industries.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
Julia Ofori-Addo
Julia Ofori-Addo
Julia Ofori-Addo supports the Broadband Stakeholder Group, Central Government, Financial Services and Communications Infrastructure with administrative and event support, research and communication.
Julia is 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.
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- [email protected]