About the Event 

The UK Spectrum Policy Forum (SPF) warmly invites you to its annual conference on the future of spectrum policy, taking place on Thursday 21 May 2026 at techUK’s office in Central London. 

Building on the success of previous summits, this year’s event promises even more insightful discussions, expert debates, and the latest findings from SPF’s recent work. Join an international audience of leading policymakers, industry experts, and stakeholders for a day of engaging panel sessions, networking opportunities, and a closing drinks reception. 

Event Details 

  • Date: Thursday 21 May 2026 
  • Timings: 09:00 – 17:00 
  • Venue: techUK office, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD 
  • ​Tickets: Free to attend 

Agenda 

The full agenda is subject to change. Key themes and sessions include: 

  • Principles for growth and security 
  • Improving spectrum use in the UK 
  • Horizon scanning ahead of WRC-27 
  • Initial findings: SPF study on future spectrum users’ demand 
  • Economics of spectrum and impact on the UK 
  • UK SPF Plenary and cluster updates 
  • Initial findings: Lunar communications 
  • The future of critical communications 

Who Should Attend 

This event is open to all and is tailored for key stakeholders in UK and international policy as well as industry leaders. Whether you are a decision-maker, researcher, or professional, this conference offers an invaluable opportunity to contribute to and learn from the critical discussions shaping the future of spectrum policy in the UK and beyond. 

Why Attend? 

  • Gain expert insights into the latest research findings and policy recommendations 
  • Network with leading decision-makers, researchers, and industry professionals 
  • Engage in thought-provoking discussions on spectrum access, the road to 6G, lunar communications, and critical communications 
  • Discover opportunities for spectrum innovation, including international policy developments ahead of WRC-27 
  • Be among the first to receive initial findings from SPF’s ongoing research programme 

Registration 

Don’t miss out on this key industry event! Secure your spot now by registering here. 

Contact Us 

For inquiries or additional information, please contact us at [email protected]

Join us on 21 May 2026 to explore the future of spectrum policy and contribute to the innovations driving the UK’s spectrum landscape forward. We look forward to seeing you there! 

 

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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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