This workshop intends to identify the various sectors and applications that demand the use of mmWave spectrum.
It also aimsto follow up from Ofcom's consultation on the use of mmWave bands and UK SPF study by Real Wireless on where demand for mobile use of mmWave might be.
Scope
Key stakeholders will explore some of the specific applications that utilise mmWave bands where demand for this spectrum will come from in future and which bands may be of particular interest and why.
The workshop would also attempt to dicuss and to determine how important access to mmWave band will be in future across a range of different sectors.
Draft Agenda
- Ofcom
- Aarti Holla-Maini, GSOA
- Chris Cheeseman, BT
- Vikas Dhingra, Qualcomm
- Dave Happy, 5GRuralDorset (Pre-recorded Q&A)
If you are interested in attending, please make sure you book your place now, and select the relevant ticket when registering.
Please note that physical tickets are limited
Sophie Greaves
Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK
Sophie Greaves 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/sophiegreaves/
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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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Matthew Wild
Programme Assistant - Markets, techUK
Matthew joined techUK in August 2023 as a Programme Assistant, supporting the Communications Infrastructure programme, as well as the Digital Connectivity and Spectrum Policy Fora.
Before joining techUK, Matthew worked in marketing, data, and events across a number of sectors, including education and consumer goods. He studied German and Dutch at University College London and the Universiteit van Amsterdam.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2000
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