Network Evolution: Challenges and Solutions – WS 03 2024
19 June 2024 | 10:30 - 11:30 EEST | WS room 1
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Working title: Network evolution
Proposals: #1 #85 (see list of proposals)
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Fast Internet access is crucial for promoting digital inclusion and fostering economic development. Despite the European Commission's ambitious targets for digital transformation, the EU falls short of reaching its goals. Policy initiatives like the Gigabit Infrastructure Act aim to speed up infrastructure deployment, while the EU Commission's White Paper, “ How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs?” tackles broader challenges and opportunities in the telecommunications sector. The panel discussion will delve into strategies for actively expediting the development of robust and inclusive digital infrastructure in Europe.
Session description
Access to fast Internet connections is imperative for achieving digital inclusion, driving social and economic development, and fostering innovation. Recognizing this, the European Commission has set ambitious targets aimed at propelling the region towards a successful digital transformation for its citizens, businesses, and the environment. The EU has also set its sights on the next generation of digital applications and services – the ones that very high-speed broadband networks are designed to enable. While progress has been made in deploying fibre and 5G networks across Europe, the pace varies significantly across countries and regions. Overall, the EU is still far from reaching its targets; the European Commission's 2023 Report on the State of the Digital Decade highlights the urgent need for action to meet connectivity targets in time. In response, policymakers have intensified efforts to facilitate the rapid deployment of connectivity infrastructure. Notably, the Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA), agreed upon by EU lawmakers in February 2024, aims to streamline administrative processes to expedite infrastructure deployment. Additionally, the EU Commission's White Paper, released in the same month, outlines a comprehensive vision for the future framework of European telecommunications. This includes addressing challenges and opportunities within Europe's connectivity ecosystem, involving telecom operators, vendors, customers, and developers. However, supporting this diverse ecosystem requires a significant increase in investment levels, necessitating reforms in EU rules and policies. In this panel discussion, representatives from various stakeholder groups will convene to delve into the current challenges facing the European digital ecosystem. We will explore potential measures to accelerate the build-out of resilient, inclusive, and responsible digital infrastructure, paving the way for a digitally empowered Europe.
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Programme Committee member(s)
- Karen Mulberry, IEEE
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Focal Point
- Miguel Vidal, Senior Economist at Deutsche Telekom
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- Vittorio Bertola
- Alena Muravska
- Constance Weise
- Karen McCabe
- Peter Koch
- Angela Coriz
- Constantinos Balictsis
- Lucien Castex
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