Our Digital Infrastructure Programme is hosting an exciting online event: Navigating the Path to Better Connectivity - Thursday, 8th May 2025
Why Attend?
Having better broadband and improving the connectivity of our region provides more opportunities for everyone who lives, works and visits. This event gives you a chance to gain an understanding of how the Digital Infrastructure Programme is helping change the current landscape, through its ongoing initiatives, and discuss critical issues with some of the UK's leading telecommunications experts.
You’ll be able to watch the live panel sessions as well as put forward your questions, thoughts and views to the speakers via the live stream.
Agenda
Opening Remarks:
09:30 – 09:45: Cllr Rob Stewart, Leader of Swansea Council and Chair of the Joint Committee.
Key Topics:
09:45 – 10:30: Addressing Rural Connectivity
10:30 – 11:15: Shared Rural Network – What Next?
11:30 – 12:15: 4G / 5G Public Sector Assets
12:15 – 13:00: Next Generation Wireless – Innovation Across the Region
Afternoon Session:
14:15 – 14:30: Opened by Rebecca Evans MS, Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Energy and Planning.
14:30 – 15:15: Investing in Social Value
15:15 – 16:00: Driving Efficiencies and Inward Investment
Closing Remarks:
16:00 – 16:15: Jonathan Burnes, Swansea Bay City Deal Portfolio Director.
Join the Conversation: Anyone can join the live stream! We welcome your questions and comments on the panel discussion topics.