04 May 2023

This in-person stakeholder forum reframed existing discussions on investment in Europe’s connectivity infrastructure and created an atmosphere where participants examined what is required to maintain healthy internet ecosystems across diverse economic sectors and prepare for a digitised future that is already materialising.

PANELLISTS:

• Kamila Kloc, Acting Director, Connectivity, DG CNECT, European Commission
• Michel Van Bellinghen, Member, Management Board, BEREC & Chairman, BIPT Council
• Cláudio Teixeira, Legal Officer, Digital and Consumer Rights, BEUC
• Audrey Scozzaro Ferrazzini, Senior Director, Government Affairs, Qualcomm
• Reinald Krüger, Chair, GIGAEurope Board of Directors

The panel was moderated by Mariam Zaidi, Journalist, EURACTIV

Discover what our speakers said

“As we look towards the fate of the future, current estimates suggest that we are looking at an investment gap of around 174 billion euros until 2030, linked to achieving the Digital Decade targets.” 

“It is important to maintain the balance struck by co-legislators when adopting the Code between promoting connectivity and access to VHCN, protecting competition and efficient investment, protecting citizens’ interests, and contributing to the development of the internal markets.”

“Our priority is to put the spotlight on protecting consumers when it comes to the topic of connectivity.”

“To achieve Europe’s digital transformation, it is crucial for telecom infrastructure to meet 5G, and future 6G demands. Continuous innovation and investments are essential to drive the EU’s Digital Decade objectives.”

“There is a recognition within both the connectivity industry and the wider digital and technology sector that we are all part of an interdependent and evolving context.”