Next steps for the UK telecoms sector: growth, consolidation and regulation
Description
As Ofcom finalises its initial set of conclusions from its ongoing strategic review
of digital communications and sets out a clear plan for next steps,
this seminar will offer delegates a timely opportunity to assess
priorities for the regulatory framework for the UK’s digital
communications markets.
Planned sessions consider regulatory
approaches for supporting fair competition, and innovation and quality
of services, within the UK telecoms market in light of increased merger
and acquisitions activity and the continuing blurring of boundaries
between landline, mobile and broadband markets following the emergence
of quadplay. Ongoing consolidation in different areas of the market will
be discussed, as will consumer experience and choice throughout the UK
and more widely as the European Commission reviews the EU telecom regulatory framework as part of its Digital Single Market strategy.
Further
sessions analyse future market factors which are likely to impact the
telecoms sector - and strategic priorities for industry, Government and
regulators to help increase investment, foster further cross-sector
partnerships and identify areas for possible deregulation in the context
of changing needs of individual consumers and businesses.
We are delighted that Clive Carter, Director of Strategy, Ofcom and Theo Bertram, Public Policy Manager, EMEA, Google have agreed to deliver keynote addresses at this seminar.
At this early stage Julian Ashworth, Global Director of Group Industry Policy, BT Group; Paul Graham, Partner, Head of Communications, Fieldfisher; Alex Holt, Partner and Head of Telecoms, KPMG; Raj Sivalingam, Executive Director, Telecoms and UK Spectrum Policy Forum, techUK; Stefan Stanislawski, Founding Partner, Ventura Team and a speaker confirmed from Virgin Media have also agreed to speak.
Lord Best, Chair, House of Lords Communications Committee has kindly agreed to chair a session at this seminar.
