EURACTIV Event: The Future Of Connectivity And Our New Internet Ecosystem
4 May 2023 | 12.30 to 13.45 CET
European policymakers have expressed concerns about the health of European connectivity ecosystems, especially in light of the emergence and rise in popularity of next-generation applications and services. There are questions about how the EU can prepare for a future that is already materialising and has significant potential yet to be unlocked. The EU needs resilient networks to support the growing volumes of data and advanced performance capabilities required by new technologies.
As technologies continue to advance, many stakeholders argue that no technology should be favoured. They claim that innovation and investment in a mix of mobile and fixed technologies is necessary to meet future connectivity needs. This is particularly important as policymakers work to implement the Digital Decade policy programme and leverage the objectives of the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA).
Join this stakeholder forum to discuss the changing technological landscape in Europe. The discussion will explore the key applications and use cases expected to impact Europe’s connectivity sector over the coming decade and beyond. How can the EU prepare for this future? How soon can Europe’s businesses and citizens access this new connectivity paradigm?
PANELLISTS
Kamila Kloc | Acting Director, Connectivity, DG CNECT, European Commission
Michel Van Bellinghen | Member, Management Board, BEREC & Chairman, BIPT Council
Cláudio Teixeira | Legal Officer, Digital and Consumer Rights, BEUC
Reinald Krüger | Chair, Board of Directors, GIGAEurope