Agenda

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12:45 - 14:15	Registration and Networking buffet lunch
14:15 - 14:30	Welcome and Introduction Michael Bartholomew, Director, *ETNO*
14:30 - 15:00	The European Digital Agenda: Challenges and opportunities Keynote speaker: Neelie Kroes, *European Commissioner for Digital Agenda* �
15:00 - 16:15	Session I Taking Europe's infrastructure to the next level: Smart policies for high-speed networks High-speed fixed and mobile networks are essential to enable Europe and its citizens to reap the benefits in terms of growth, sustainability and social welfare. This session will reflect on how to shape the EU policy framework for next generation access networks to ensure Europe remains a champion in network connectivity and a hub for digital media. What regulatory model will attract investment and keep pace with the changing shape of the market? What incentives should be made available to all investors in NGA to make high-speed networks a priority? How should regulatory approaches address the risks involved? How can the right balance be struck between fostering competition and facilitating investment? Is the EU broadband strategy forward-looking enough? C�sar Alierta, Chairman and CEO, *Telef�nica* Zeinal Bava, CEO, *Portugal Telecom* Franco Bernab�, CEO, *Telecom Italia* Michael T Fries, President and CEO, *Liberty Global* St�phane Richard, CEO, *France Telecom* Ad Scheepbouwer, CEO, *KPN* Ben Verwaayen, CEO, *Alcatel-Lucent*
16:15 - 16:45	Refreshments and Networking
16:45 - 18:00	Session II The future for next generation network services: Delivering an EU single market Consumer expectations for advanced services are high. This session will examine what new services are to be offered on next-generation networks and which initiatives will ensure competition in their delivery to drive innovation. What are the most appropriate regulatory conditions for ensuring delivery of services competition? What incentives will foster the development of innovative services? In today's converged ICT eco-system, how can regulators ensure fair competition and create a level-playing field for all players? How can the Internet be kept open and innovative? What's the future for Europe as a key innovation centre? Didier Bellens, CEO, *Belgacom* Khaled Bichara, Group CEO, *Orascom Telecom* Malcolm Harbour, Member, *European Parliament* Walter McCormick, President and CEO, *USTelecom* Ren� Obermann, CEO, *Deutsche Telekom* Rajeev Suri, CEO, *Nokia Siemens Networks* Hans Vestberg, President and CEO, *Ericsson*
18:00 - 18:15	Final remarks Antonio Robalo de Almeida, Chairman, *ETNO Executive Board*
18:15	Networking drinks reception Sponsored by

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