Future Connectivity 2025 Webinar

The UK’s telecoms sector is thriving. Vital to society and the broader economy, it delivers the infrastructure on which we build every aspect of our digital lives. 
From new technological solutions that will be able to meet future digital demands to capturing investor interest, there is a wealth of commercial opportunities within the telecoms industry, including AI, quantum computing and cyber security.

Join this free interactive webinar, hosted by Ian Smith, Head of UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN), to uncover these critical industry trends and insights for 2025, opportunities available to you, and ways to overcome barriers to accessing this multifaceted industry. 

 

Agenda:
Introduction and sector overview | 10:00 – 10:10
Head of UKTIN Ian Smith will take the audience through the current status of the UK telecoms sector.

Industry themes | 10:10 – 10:20
Lia Tzifa, Head of Networks Presales UK & Ireland at Ericsson, will explain how emerging social and technology trends are forcing changes in telecoms, space and other connectivity-related sectors across the world. Understand how small and medium-sized businesses can create value for partners and customers in these fast-changing international markets.

Business opportunities and overcoming challenges | 10:20 – 10:40
After an overview of the sector, Chris Pett, Sector Specialist and Business Advisor, will explain where the business opportunities and challenges are for early-stage companies and researchers along with some practical advice for positioning your business to industry. Chris will summarise some of the latest research from UKTIN’s Future Capability papers which includes technologies such as photonics, quantum, AI, 5G, cyber security, and share lessons from supporting early-stage companies in the sector on successful market applications.

Audience Q&A / Panel discussion | 10:40 – 10:55
Summary | 10:55 – 11:00

Ian Smith will wrap up the interactive webinar filled with brilliant insights and expertise for 2025.

 

Who should attend:
Any deep tech start-up with applications in telecoms, including but not limited to: 

  • Security technologies
  • Wireless network technologies
  • Core network technologies
  • AI
  • Compound semiconductors
  • Quantum computing
  • Non-terrestrial networks
  • Optical communications and photonics
  • Network management
  • IT & Cloud
  • Silicon, chips & electronics
  • Photonics

 

Date 10/12/2024
Time 10:00 - 11:00
Event type Online
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