The 600 MHz band and geographic interleaved spectrum are part of the UK's digital dividend that will be freed up for new uses with the switchover from analogue to digital terrestrial television (DTT), that is due to be completed in 2012. Ofcom is considering how to make the spectrum available in ways that best suit the needs of potential users, in order to maximise the total value to society they generate over time.

There is a wide range of potential uses of this spectrum, the most likely of which appear to be digital terrestrial television (UK, national, regional and/or local) and mobile broadband alongside others including mobile multimedia services (e.g. mobile television), programme making and special events, broadband wireless access and communications for the emergency services.

Presenters at the event will include Ofcom, Scottish Broadcasting Commission, Scottish Screen and potential spectrum users.