ITP Seminar- Cluttons - Bridging the digital divide: barriers and solutions for better connectivity

Event Description

The push for universal, high-quality connectivity has become a critical priority in today’s digital age.

Achieving ambitious connectivity targets requires close collaboration between local authorities, telecoms companies and fibre providers.

This seminar brings together leaders from across the sector to explore strategies, share insights, and discuss challenges in bridging the digital divide.

Throughout the sessions we will discuss the challenges with network deployments across the UK:

How can local authorities and industry partners effectively coordinate efforts to streamline network deployments?
What are the most significant barriers to meeting connectivity targets, and how can they be overcome?
What role does policy and regulation play in supporting effective collaboration?
The importance of consumers – how do we bring users of the technology on the journey?

Agenda

8:45am: Registration from ) 8:45am, coffee and networking
9.30am – 10.30am: Welcome & Presentations
10.45am – 11:15am: Networking break
11:15am: Panel discussion with following panellists:
- Philip MacCabe, Cluttons
- Andy Train, Cornerstone
- James Flitton, Colt
- Sara Kelly, GLA
- Caitlin Johnston, Gigaclear
11:45am:Panel Q&A
12:00pm: Attracting talent to the sector. An update on the MITPS scheme.
12:15pm: Summary - Key takeaways from the day
12:30pm: Lunch and networking

Join us for a morning of insightful discussion, networking, and collaborative problem-solving as we work together to build the connected future.

Speakers

John Duncan, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

John Duncan is an experienced leader in the digital sector, with a distinguished career spanning roles in local and regional government and the telecommunications industry. Currently, he serves as the ...

Gráinne Gilmore, Cluttons

Gráinne is director of research & insight at real assets advisor Cluttons, specialising in all aspects of the property market and digital and energy infrastructure. Before joining Cluttons she was hea ...

Jamie Merrell, Cluttons

Jamie is a Partner within the infrastructure team at Cluttons and a Chartered Surveyor with 14 years of industry experience. Jamie leads a nationwide estate programme for the UK’s largest telecommunic ...

Conor Purvis, Cluttons

Conor is a senior wayleaves officer in the infrastructure team at Cluttons and Member of the ITP. He has six years-experience working within the UK telecoms market across fixed line and wireless with ...

Panellists

Philip MacCabe, Cluttons

Philip is client relationship partner within the infrastructure team at Cluttons. He is an experienced chartered surveyor acting across the digital infrastructure sector for more than 15 years. He is ...

Andy Train, Cornerstone Network

Andy is the Chief Network Officer of Cornerstone Network. He was the founder of DAEL Telecom UK, building the business from a start-up to a group of companies over an eight-year period, finally sellin ...

James Flitton, Colt

James is VP of Digital Infrastructure, Network Acquisition and Business Development at Colt Technology Services where he oversees a multi-functional organisation across infrastructure strategy, produc ...

Sara Kelly, GLA

Sara is the Digital Connectivity Lead at the Greater London Authority, where she has worked since 2013. Since joining the GLA, Sara has led on many key projects driving investment into London’s connec ...

Caitlin Johnston, Gigaclear

Caitlin is the Head of Cost Assurance for Gigaclear Ltd, specialising in cost optimisation and providing strategic insight to enhance decision making and risk management. Caitlin has contributed signi ...

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