5G private networks and SMEs webinar

When: 14 November 2023, 10:30 – 12:45

Where: Virtual

Cost: Free

What’s this 5G private networks and SMEs webinar about?

Whether you’ve considered it or not, there’s a chance your SME business could benefit a lot from a 5G private network. Capable of bringing dramatic performance improvements, it could boost your productivity and competitiveness at the same time as reducing costs.

This webinar is an introductory session at which we’ll set out the commercial opportunities in non-technical language. We’ll explain 5G, the issues around private networks for SMEs, use cases, and how to take it forward if a 5G private network might be for you. It will also look at the possibility of building your own local 5G network.

Who should attend the 5G private networks and SMEs webinar?

Anyone who’s curious to know more about 5G private networks for SMEs, whether it’s for you at this juncture or not. In particular, such networks may make sense to SMEs operating in construction, manufacturing, health and agriculture and others.

What will participants gain?

• easy-to-digest information on 5G private networks for non-experts
• how private networks can benefit the competitiveness of SMEs, with use cases
• some pros and cons on private 5G networks
• the chance to ask questions and give feedback on key issues and barriers to adoption
• information on what licences you might need to get a 5G private network
• a post-event copy of all presentations and a recording of the webinar for future reference.

Agenda

10.30 – 10.45 Introductions and scene setting on private 5G and importance to SMEs

Roberto Ercole, Sector Lead – Digital Infrastructure, BSI

10.45 – 10.55 Background to why SMEs are important for UK economy and telecoms from DSIT – tbc

Joe Hardwell, Telecoms Standard Lead, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

10.55 – 11.15 Private 5G use cases for SMEs – US and UK markets. 

John Naylon, Principal Solutions Architect, Amazon Web Services

11.15 – 11.35 – Unleashing the Power of Private 5G: Benefits and Opportunities for SMEs. 

Andrew Lambert, Founder and CEO, Electronic Media Services Ltd

11.35 – 11.55 Opportunities for getting a spectrum licence for private 5G 

Jack Hindley, Principal, Spectrum Policy, Ofcom

11.55 – 12.15 Overview of the Telecoms Security Act – what private 5G can learn from the TSA

Ben Willis – Ofcom

12.15 – 12.40 Q&A and Panel Discussion

12:40 – 12:45 Summary and Close