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In an increasingly interconnected world, it's never been more crucial for multiple networks to work together, not just technically but on a logistical and economic level.

At what promises to be a highly stimulating event, this year's agenda considers what interoperability means for wholesale telecommunications in general, as well the specific challenges of being able to identify network availability for multiple providers, offering transparency in pricing and simplifying procurement and in-life management.

16:00 - 17:00	Registration & Champagne reception sponsored by Alcatel-Lucent - Jarvis Foyer
17:00 - 18:30	Main presentations - Jarvis Theatre Welcome & introduction - Andrew Barron, CCOO, Virgin Media Interoperability presentation - Houston Spencer, VP Marketing & Solutions, Alcatel-Lucent Panel discussion on the logistical, technical and economic implications of delivering services in an interoperable world, followed by Q&A and debate. Featuring Kevin Baughan, Director of Technical Strategy, Virgin Media; John Abbott, CEO, BTN3 Service Provider; Angus Blackwood, Customer Services Director, Arqiva Satellite & Media, and moderated by Kevin Vachon, COO, Metro Ethernet Forum Special guest speaker - Karren Brady, MD Birmingham City FC, will share her story as MD of Birmingham City FC at the age of 23 and the secrets of her considerable success Close - Paul Rusby, Director Service Provider, ntl:Telewest Business
18:30 - 21:00	Networking over refreshments and entertainment - Florence Hall

Calling all Systems Integrators

As you specialise in bringing disparate systems and components together and ensuring they function as one, we know that interoperability will be a topic of keen interest to you. That's why we'll be hosting an additional session before the main event at 3pm exclusively focused on the unique needs and market drivers of Systems Integrators, as well as welcoming you to the main event and hospitality from 4pm onwards.

15:00 - 16:00

Pre-event session exclusively for System Integrators, including an introduction to ntl:Telewest Business - Aston Webb Room

The event officially closes at 9pm although hospitality will be available until 11pm.

Click here to find out more about our speakers.

 

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