Workshop 1 - Wireless Broadband

SPONSOR

Acal

CONTENT

Learn about the latest approaches and best practice in building and using wireless networks. Case studies will highlight the issues that can be solved using the wireless approach and cover the "do's and don'ts"

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aim: In an age where DSL coverage is set to increase, this workshop will paint an exciting picture of the potential for wireless broadband solutions. The approach will be practical and results-focused and explain in detail two solutions that are currently on offer from Motorola and Orthogon Systems.

Delegates will learn about the latest approaches and best practice in building and using wireless networks. Case studies will highlight the issues that can be solved using the wireless approach and cover the "dos and don'ts".

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Businesses, especially SMEs, interested in the potential of wireless broadband

Broadband ISPs and Telcos

Rural, Urban and Community broadband groups

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

John Wilson, ABC Exec (tbc)

Paul Reeve, MD Acalelec

Panellists: from Motorola and Orthogon Systems

Workshop 2 - Regulation and Policy: the impact on innovation

SPONSOR

-

CONTENT

'State Aid' guidelines impact heavily on publicly funded projects. This workshop examines the current state of the regulation in the UK and its potential impact on innovation driven by broadband

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aim: To provide a forum and workshop to discuss policy and regulation issues. The workshop will enable delegates to interact with policymakers and regulators, businesses, community groups and individuals to discuss this important area.

Delegates will see:

• The importance of 'State Aid' guidelines and their impact on publicly funded projects
• The current state of the regulation in the UK
• Opportunities to be involved in consultations organised by regulators and government and be encouraged to discuss potential impacts on innovation driven by Broadband.

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Broadband ISPs and Telcos

Central, regional and local government bodies

Chambers of Commerce and trade organisations

Regulatory bodies

Rural, Urban and Community broadband groups

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

Dr Frank O'Donnell, ScotEnt

Alan Stewart, Deputy Head OFCOM Scotland

Andrew Muir, Mason Analysys

Workshop 3 - Community Media

SPONSOR

-

CONTENT

This workshop looks at the "state of play" of community media and opportunities communities have taken and could take to develop their own content. Delegates will be inspired to get involved in community-based media projects.

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aim: Be briefed on the 'state of play' of community media, looking at opportunities communities have taken and could take to develop your own content. You will be inspired to get involved in community-based media projects.

The workshop will highlight existing community media projects as case studies and as exemplars of best practice. Delegates will learn how to assess the needs for community media and understand different types of 'content' and how it can be developed, made, stored and distributed. The focus of the workshop will be on how communities are using broadband-enabled content in ways relevant to their communities to provide innovative and valuable services and enhance involvement of communities in this exciting area.

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Community Groups looking to use or already using community media

Central, Regional and Local Government bodies

Schools and colleges

Media companies and service providers

Broadcasters

Telcos and ISP's looking to understand the impact on their networks of the development of this exciting content area

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

Daniel Heery, Alston Cybermoor

Dave Newman, Plexus Media

Rick Smith, Carpenters Connect/RegenTV and Simon Gallimore, The Media Trust

Workshop 4 - Broadband and Security issues in SME, community and private applications

SPONSOR

-

CONTENT

Delegates will be briefed on the latest developments in security, which will enable them to understand what measures they need to implement to ensure that they operate safely in a broadband enabled world.

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aim: To brief delegates on the latest developments in security and to enable them to understand what measures they need to implement to make sure they can operate safely in a broadband-enabled world.

This Workshop outlines the essential aspects of security for users whether business, social or community. Delegates will learn from experts in the field, about the different types of risks and how to assess and counter them.

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Businesses, especially SMEs,

Individuals

Broadband ISPs and Telcos

Central, regional and local government bodies

Schools and colleges

Regulatory bodies

Rural, Urban and Community broadband groups

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

Speakers TBC

Workshop 1 – Opportunities for Scotland's rural areas enhanced by broadband

SPONSOR

-

CONTENT

This workshop will lead delegates through examples of how rural businesses are using Broadband to develop business and "destroy distance" and the opportunities for economic and social development that Broadband can bring to rural areas.

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aim: To highlight the opportunities for economic and social development which broadband can bring to rural areas. The session will include a briefing on how a rural area can get broadband.

Delegates will benefit from relevant examples of how rural businesses are using broadband to develop business and 'destroy distance'.

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Rural businesses

Central, regional and local government bodies

Chambers of Commerce and trade organisations

Rural Community broadband groups

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

Maarten de Vries, Broadband Strategies

Case Studies from across the UK

Workshop 2 – Securing the Business Benefits of Broadband – "the nuts and bolts"

SPONSOR

BT

CONTENT

Learn through real examples, pragmatic advice and guidance on how the business benefits of Broadband can be secured. This is a Workshop about the 'how to' – using business applications enabled by broadband to generate business advantage

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aim: To deliver real examples, pragmatic advice and guidance on how the business benefits of broadband can be secured. This is a hands on practical workshop about the 'how to' – using business applications enabled by broadband to generate business advantage.

Delegates will see how much new business can result from the integration of broadband into key business processes and how broadband can enable real competitive advantage.

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Businesses, especially SMEs, looking to benefit from broadband

Broadband ISPs and Telcos

Central, regional and local government bodies

Chambers of Commerce and trade organisations

Rural, Urban and Community broadband groups

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

Anthony Storey, Consultant, Essence Communications

Sponsor's panellist: BT

Lindsey Annison, Digital Dales Ltd

Workshop 3 – Broadband in Education and Lifelong Learning

SPONSOR

CONTENT

Broadband is playing a key part in he development of education and learning. In this workshop, This Workshop looks at leading examples of the application of broadband to education and learning

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

Broadband is playing a key part in the development of education and learning. The aims of this workshop are to demonstrate to you the applications of broadband to education and learning.

Delegates will hear about the resources available to get them involved in learning enabled by broadband and discuss ways of accessing these valuable resources.

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Businesses, especially SMEs, looking to benefit from broadband

Schools, colleges and universities

Central, regional and local government bodies and trade organisations

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

Panel: Kirk Ramsay, Scottish UFI

Panel: Euan Semple, BBC

Workshop 4 – Public sector services enhanced by broadband. Progress on the delivery of public services by broadband

SPONSOR

CONTENT

Delegates will gain an insight into National and UK targets for access to public services, which are leading to significant investment in electronic delivery of services to citizens. Delegates will understand the opportunities to be involved in this new area whether as a service provider or citizen

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

Aims: To bring to delegates a balanced mix of industry suppliers and public sector implementers who will describe how they have been able to use broadband to improve service delivery.

Delegates will gain insight into National and UK targets for access to public services, which are leading to significant investment in electronic delivery of services to citizens. Delegates will understand the opportunities to be involved in this new area whether as service provider or citizen.

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Businesses, especially SMEs, looking to benefit from broadband

Broadband ISPs and Telcos

Central, regional and local government bodies

Chambers of Commerce and trade organisations

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

Speakers: tbc

SPONSOR

-

CONTENT

This is a "hands on" workshop for those who have had Broadband for a while or who have a strategic interest in deploying it. Here delegates will evaluate online working using collaborative software, recognise the cost benefits of VOIP and consider the potential for customer relationships of "blogging for business".

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

One of the major issues is around take up and application by SMEs. This workshop will identify the benefits and examine case studies where SMEs have achieved success through the implementation of broadband technologies.

Delegates will benefit from the experience of others who have already gone a long way on the 'broadband journey' and they will help avoid mistakes and capture profitable opportunities for innovative business.

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Businesses, especially SMEs, looking to benefit from broadband

Broadband ISPs and Telcos

Central, regional and local government bodies

Chambers of Commerce and trade organisations

Rural, Urban and Community broadband groups

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

Maggie Symonds, Director, Calico UK

SPONSOR

CMS

CONTENT

Community involvement in Broadband and delivery of social benefits is happening across the UK. This workshop allows delegates to understand the opportunities for involvement by the public sector and the Cooperative movement in Scotland and will include an update from Community Broadband Network

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

Community involvement in broadband and delivery of social benefits is happening across the UK. This workshop will help delegates understand the opportunities for involvement by the public sector and the cooperative movement in Scotland and will include an update from Community Broadband Network

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Businesses, especially SMEs, looking to benefit from broadband

Broadband ISPs and Telcos

Central, regional and local government bodies

Rural, Urban and Community broadband groups

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

Malcolm Corbett, Director CBN

Martin Meteyard, Cooperative Movement in Scotland

Sponsor's Panellist: Finlay Carson, CMS

Panel: Case Study

SPONSOR

Thus

CONTENT

Delegates will examine the possibilities such as VOIP to enhance services to customers and partners. Delegates will see how to enhance their organisation's efficiency through flexible and remote working.

OBJECTIVES
& LEARNING OUTCOMES

This workshop will showcase the potential of broadband to change the way we work.

Delegates will examine case studies that highlight the possibilities such as Voice Over IP to enhance services to your customers and partners. Delegates will see how to increase their organisation's efficiency through flexible and remote working.

TARGET
AUDIENCE

Businesses, especially SMEs, looking to benefit from broadband

Broadband ISPs and Telcos

Central, regional and local government bodies

Chambers of Commerce and trade organisations

Rural, Urban and Community broadband groups

SPEAKERS
CONFIRMED

Michael Wolff, ki work ltd

Sponsor panellist: Thus