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Connectivity for a Gigabit Europe
The Portuguese Presidency view: How to achieve European Sovereignty
This event is organised with the support of the Permanent Representation of Portugal to the EU.
While the Digital Compass sets important targets, there is a pressing question to answer as to how policy & regulation can best support reaching these targets and foster a balance between private investment and public funding.
The Commission said that there is a gap of €125 billion per year to meet the investment needs of the digital and green transition. Connectivity infrastructure alone amounts to €42 billion of this gap.
The event will be opened by Irina Varlan, Managing Director, GIGAEurope and feature a keynote speech by Hugo Santos Mendes, Deputy Minister for Communications, Portugal.
Hugo Santos Mendes
Deputy Minister for Communications
Portugal
A panel, moderated by Samuel Stolton, Freelance EU Correspondent, will discuss about:
- How can Europe close the investment gap in connectivity? And how can Europe attract the necessary private investment and create synergies with public funding?
- Are the Digital Compass 2030 targets ambitious enough for Europe to become a digital leader? Which targets are most difficult to reach?
- What do stakeholders see as priority targets of the Digital Compass, to reflect actual obstacles to an inclusive and competitive Digital Decade?
The following panel speakers have been confirmed:
- Rita Wezenbeek, Director Connectivity, DG CONNECT, European Commission
- Erzsebet Fitori, Group Head of EU Affairs and Relations, Vodafone Group
- Robert Kolthek, Vice President Regulation, Liberty Global
Rita Wezenbeek
Director Connectivity, DG CONNECT
European Commission
Erzsebet Fitori
Group Head of EU Affairs and Relations
Vodafone Group
Robert Kolthek
Vice President Regulation
Liberty Global
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