RICS UK Telecoms Conference

The Telecoms industry is a very dynamic environment, often impacted by regulatory, legal, and technological changes. Professionals working within this industry must constantly adapt to new trends, such as 5G capabilities, green IoT solutions, network security and resilience.

It is essential to keep on top of all these changes to be able to build a sustainable future for the industry. Our annual UK Telecoms Conference provides an expert view on how regulators, government, and telecoms professionals are building plans for advancing the market, improving connectivity, and supporting innovation.

Join us in person to engage with leading speakers from the property and telecommunications sectors and explore practical solutions through case studies and panel discussions. Take the unique opportunity to collaborate with the UK's brightest innovators, while gaining valuable insights into the future of the sector, its regulatory landscape, and emerging opportunities.

• Gain a unique opportunity to hear comprehensive updates from various facets of the telecoms sector, including planning, legal, technology, and government policy.
• Explore the use of emerging technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the increased use of 5G. With thoughts on how these technologies can be leveraged to save resources, unlock new markets, and gain a better understanding of industry dynamics.
• Investigate the implications that changes to environmental legislation will have upon the telecoms sector. Hear how to adapt plans to ensure sustainability in design and create projects fit for the future.
• Take advantage of the networking opportunities between delegates in both the planning and telecoms industry.

• A greater understanding of the evolving landscape of telecommunications – covering legal, regulatory and planning developments.
• The Future for 5G, Artificial Intelligence and taking advantage of emerging technologies in telecoms.
• Adapting and responding to the challenges of small cell deployment.
• Updates on progress in Fixed Line and Full Fibre Broadband.
• Energy Solutions, ESG standards and the responsibilities of the telecoms sector.

• Graham Payne, Executive Chairman, Freshwave
• Senior Representative from DWF Planning Team
• Andy King, Director DAS & Private Networks, Wireless Infrastructure Group
• Caroline Gabriel, Research Director, Rethink & Analysis Mason
• Ali Akhtar, Head of Acquisition, BT Enterprise
• Shaen Catherwood, Barrister, Devereux Chambers
• Chris Stratton, FRICS MRTPI, Chair RICS Telecom Expert Working Group, Head of Property Services, MLL Telecom Limited