5G Infrastructure & The Built Environment

This event is focused on the introduction of 5G into the UK, the development activity it will unlock and the impact it will have on the built environment.

It is estimated that the development of 5G will be worth £158bn to the UK economy over the next decade. As well as enhancing user experience, the roll-out of 5G will have implications across the built environment. It presents a wealth of opportunities – through more efficient use of VR and AR and the expansion of the Internet of Things etc, but also brings challenges due to factors such as its shorter range and reduced ability to travel through obstacles.

This event will gather some of the public and private sector organisations who are at the vanguard of rolling out 5G technology, and reaping its benefits in real world situations. They will discuss the challenges they are overcoming, the opportunities the technology brings and the ways in which you and your company can utilise 5G technology.

Speakers for this event include:

Ruth Anderson,
Data and Digital Lead

Colin Wood,
Programme Manager – 5G Dorset

Rachael Greenwood,
Executive Director

Rhys Enfield,
Director of Infrastructure Acceleration

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• Dorset Council – the council are working on 5G Rural Dorset, a ground-breaking project aimed at understanding how next generation connectivity can help people in Dorset live safer and more prosperous lives. The research and development project will contribute to understanding how 5G can be used to address some specific challenges – economic growth, public safety, food production and environmental – as well as create new opportunities in Dorset and beyond. 5G Rural Dorset is a consortium led by Dorset Council and includes Vodafone, Telint, the University of Strathclyde, Satellite Applications Catapult and others.  

• Midlands Engine – the Midlands has lead the way on testing and integrating 5G into its towns and cities with meaningful demonstration of economic growth taking place. Rachael joins this event to talk about the wealth of investment being put in to creating a world leading digital Midlands as the region continues to thrive.

• Oxfordshire County Council – Ruth Anderson works as Data & Digital lead in Oxfordshire County Council’s IHub Future Mobility team where she has been working for the past two years on CAV, Highway Network Management and 5G projects. Previously she managed the Council’s Traffic Management & Control team in the Traffic Control Centre, keeping the highway network moving for 10 years. She has over 20 years’ experience in traffic engineering, traffic signal design and managing the highway network both in consultancy and local authorities.

• WM5G – An expert in mobile network deployment, previously working for both Operators and vendors in the telco sector since the mid 90’s. Rhys is WM5G’s Director of Infrastructure Acceleration and has the primary role of accelerating 5G across the region by removing barriers, improving processes and facilitating relationships between the mobile operators and the local councils. A key focus for Rhys and the team is to always act as an ‘honest broker’, fostering a more collaborative and cooperative approach between both the operators and the councils, working to ensure citizens of the West Midlands are the first to benefit from the socioeconomic improvements that 5G will bring.

Associate your brand with this Webinar and position your brand at the forefront of the discussion around the future development happening in this sector. We have various partnership packages available, including opportunities to speak on the webinar, allowing you to present your message to your target audience and receive maximum brand awareness and impact. Packages available include:

Our online webinars will merge our face-to-face events with a virtual platform – providing networking opportunities, an exceptional panel discussion and debate, speaker presentations and an exhibition hall. The agenda and programme will be as follows:

13:45-14:00 – Networking & Exhibition

14:00-15:00 – Main Stage – Speakers, Presentations, Discussion & Debate

15:00-15:30 – Networking & Exhibition

Here’s a little video highlighting what to expect…

And here’s a bit more information of key areas of our online webinars…

You’ll receive unique log-in details and URL a week or so before the event to gain access.

Main Stage

On here you’ll be able to navigate what is in our ‘Programme’ where our speakers, panels and discussions will take place. You’ll be able to get involved in the discussion, ask questions and more.

Networking Lounges

You can connect with the attendees in our networking lounges – video chatting with others at the event.

Exhibition Area

View our partners and sponsors, have a chat with them and learn more about their business.