techUK is excited to introduce its new South West Telecoms Showcase.
As a leading advocate for the tech sector across the UK, techUK collaborates with local authorities, devolved governments, and both local and national policymakers to promote the role of technology in boosting economic growth and resilience.
Building on the success of the London Telecoms Showcase and North West Telecoms Showcase, techUK will bring together experts from the region’s industries, public sector, and broader business community to explore how digital connectivity can drive growth across the North West of England.
Agenda:
09:30 – 09:35 | Welcome and Opening Remarks
- Introduction to the event’s objectives and the importance of telecoms in the South West.
09:35 – 09:55 | Keynote Speech
- Perspectives on accelerating digital connectivity in the region.
10:00 – 10:30 | Fireside Chats: Driving Connectivity and Innovation in the South West
- Two 15-minute one-on-one discussions highlighting key digital infrastructure projects, including both fixed and wireless connectivity, in areas including advanced manufacturing.
10:30 – 10:50 | Networking Break
10:50 – 11:10 | Presentation: Rolling Out Full Fibre and 5G Across the South West
- Where the region stands today and what’s needed to accelerate deployment, including urban and rural perspectives.
11:10 – 11:50 | Panel Discussion – Digital Government and Aligning Central and Local Government Priorities
- How councils across the South West are utilising digital infrastructure to enhance services, and how they are able to align with Westminster’s policy and funding priorities.
11:50 – 12:05 | Networking Break
12:05 – 12:20 | Presentation: Innovation in Smart Transport and Digital Infrastructure
- A case study on how connectivity is driving smart transport, logistics, or smart city projects in the South West.
12:20 – 13:00 | Panel Discussion – Building the Future Telecoms Workforce
- Ensuring the next generation has the skills to deliver and maintain digital infrastructure, including apprenticeships and industry training.
13:00 – 13:05 | Closing Remarks
- Summary of key takeaways and next steps.
13:05 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch
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Josh Turpin
Josh Turpin
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2038
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
Tales Gaspar
Tales Gaspar
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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