Overview

As Europe moves towards realising the goals outlined in the Digital Decade initiative, providing universal access to high-speed internet, particularly in remote and underserved areas, presents opportunities and challenges.

This session will explore how innovative technologies such as Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband can complement existing infrastructure to enhance connectivity across the continent.

Through a detailed presentation and an engaging panel discussion, we will explore the potential of these emerging technologies to serve millions of customers across critical EU Member States—including the Czech Republic, Hungary, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, and Poland—by 2030. The session will also examine the economic efficiencies that could be realised by integrating LEO satellite broadband services especially in areas where traditional fibre deployment may be more challenging.

This session will contribute to ongoing discussions around Europe’s connectivity strategy. It focuses on aligning consumer needs with technological advancements. By considering a broad range of perspectives, the session aims to support a well-rounded approach to policy formulation, emphasising the importance of diverse, resilient, and commercially viable solutions that are affordable for end users. 

Speakers

Stela Bokun


Stela Bokun

Partner, Analysys Mason

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Alexander Ohlsson

Principal, Analysys Mason

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Isabelle Mauro

Director General, GSOA

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Robert Mourik

2025 Chair, BEREC

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Aleksander Sołtysik

Counsellor, Telecom, Radio Spectrum, AI, Digital Affairs Section, Permanent Representation of Poland to the EU

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Gerasimos Sofianatos

Head of Unit, Radio Spectrum Policy, European Commission

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Brian Williamson

Communication Chambers

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Lucy Cronin

Vice President, EU Public Policy, Amazon

Agenda

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Event Day
2025-02-19
18:00 - 18:30
Registration
18:30 - 18:35
Welcome from the moderator
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Brian Williamson
Communication Chambers
18:35 - 18:55
LEO satellite broadband: a cost-effective option for rural areas of Europe

 

 

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Stela Bokun
Partner, Analysys Mason
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Alexander Ohlsson
Principal, Analysys Mason
18:55 - 19:45
Panel Discussion: Reimagining Connectivity Policy for Europe: Ensuring Consumers Benefit from Technological Advancements
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Brian Williamson
Communication Chambers
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Aleksander Sołtysik
Counsellor, Telecom, Radio Spectrum, AI, Digital Affairs Section, Permanent Representation of Poland to the EU
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Gerasimos Sofianatos
Head of Unit, Radio Spectrum Policy, European Commission
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Isabelle Mauro
Director General, GSOA
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Lucy Cronin
Vice President, EU Public Policy, Amazon
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Robert Mourik
2025 Chair, BEREC
19:45 - 21:30
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Contact

Should you have any questions about this event, please contact Forum Europe, using the details below:

FutureConnectivityEU@forum-europe.com

Location

ACE Events, Avenue d’Auderghem 22, 1040 Brussels