Next Generation Broadband has huge potential and is vital for Scotland’s future.  It will bring much faster speeds to homes and businesses, expanding the scope and choice of services available, particularly in areas such as health provision, education, entertainment and business services, and unlocking  innovation. This event is vital for anyone involved in trying to secure better Broadband for Scotland.

Currently many people can’t get the minimum 2mbps broadband, a problem which affects about 11% of the UK population. While the Edinburgh event will look at technical issues, it will also present case studies and show how communities themselves can get involved in developing Next Generation Broadband networks by using public and/or private partnerships to boost both innovation and economic competiveness.

INCA (Independent Networks Co-operative Association), the UK-wide body for the promotion of Next Generation Broadband infrastructure, will be hosting its Scotland Roadshow in Edinburgh on Wednesday 8 September. This Event is vital for anyone involved in trying to secure better Broadband for Scotland. 

Speakers 

Our speakers include some of the UK’s and Scotland’s leading broadband experts such as Professor Michael Fourman - author of the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s Digital Scotland consultation report and Malcolm Corbett - CEO INCA - as well as experts from continental Europe. Edgar Aker, Director of Marketing & Product Management, EMEA, Draka and Klaus Kammermeier Exec. Director Marketing Carrier, EMEA, Corning. A keynote address will also be given by BT’s Brendan Dick - MD BT Regions.

Agenda

The full agenda is available here.

Delegates will have the opportunity to learn what action is already taking place in Scotland as well as nationally and internationally, meet key players in the Next Generation community and discuss the future needs of both local businesses and communities for high speed Broadband.

The event will include a number of workshop sessions offering discussions and insight into topics such as fibre to the home, building partnerships as well as improved modelling of Next Generation Networks costs.

The Roadshow is jointly hosted by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and ScotlandIS 

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