Digital Connectivity Forum

On the 20th January, techUK will be hosting its latest telecoms showcase in Liverpool. The event is a great opportunity for attendees to learn more about the role of digital connectivity in accelerating growth across the North West of England. Featuring speakers from across the public and private sectors, the event will discuss: 🚧 Barriers faced in meeting the growing demand for digital connectivity ✅ How to ensure rollout is inclusive 🤝 How business and industry can work more effectively with local and combined authorities. Hosted at Liverpool John Moores University, this morning conference will help to bring together those working across the span of connectivity. To find out more and secure your ticket, follow the link in the techUK post below. 👇

🚨 We cannot believe it's already been over a week since the launch event of our new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Working Group! 📖 A full summary of the event can now be read below 👇 https://lnkd.in/dSCf67FY

📢 Yesterday evening the Digital Connectivity Forum launched its new Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Working Group at the House of Commons. 🍾 Concluding with a drinks reception at a nearby venue, which was kindly sponsored by Opinium. The evening was chaired by the Digital Connectivity Forum Chair, Stephanie Liston. We were fortunate to hear from many inspiring keynote speakers and panellists including: - Melanie Dawes, CEO of Ofcom - Chi Onwurah, MP for Newcastle upon Tyne and West, and Chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee - Nihal Newman, Director of Network Security, Ofcom - Tim Creswick, CEO, Vorboss - Belinda Fawcett, Director of Property & Estates and General Counsel, Cornerstone - Michael Salter-Church MBE, Director of External Affairs, Policy, and Sustainability, Openreach - Catherine Page OBE, Deputy Director of Future Telecoms, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology - Jordan Wood, Research Director, Opinium We at the DCF are immensely committed to creating positive, inclusive and systemically fair environments for everyone. The sector is already doing great things, with many active and exciting groups and initiatives underway. But, as with all great challenges, many important questions remain: ❓ How can we go further? ❓ How can we collaborate more? ❓ How can we help more? ❓ Who's voices are missing from this story? Last night’s launch featured a room full of engaged and passionate individuals who are ready to take up those questions. It was inspiring to see so many who are eager to reach the end goal of inclusion for everyone. Key topics from the evening included: 🪞 Does telecoms have an image problem? How do we promote the sector and attract diverse talent. 🕑 The two R’s: Recruitment and Retention. How do we ensure that we create environments that encourage recruited talent to stay? 📃 Social mobility as part of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion picture. 🗣️ The importance of language: How do we talk about telecoms, and about DEI, in a way that promotes accessibility for everyone. 🤝 Equity and the importance of the individual. How do we create teams and environments that not only champion diversity but empower individuals to speak up where they have needs, with the confidence that these will be listened to fairly and understood.

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📢 A new Digital Connectivity Forum report has found that almost all the major players within the UK telecoms sector have set net zero targets.   The report, released today, was based on survey results from 12 major telecoms companies, including network operators, internet service providers and vendors.   ⚓ The anchor point for acting on sustainability is the setting of credible carbon reduction goals, which should involve clear targets and measurable outcomes. The report shows a positive picture.   Key findings include:   📉 11 out of 12 have set some form of net zero target ✅ 75% have validated science-based targets 🚗 50% have fleet transition targets ♻ 70% identified renewable energy transition as the largest driver for operational emissions decrease to day 🌳 90% identified green skills gaps as a barrier to sustainability   👇 You can learn more and read the full report below: https://lnkd.in/e67wzZ6m

🚨 | We are delighted to welcome nexfibre to the Digital Connectivity Forum! | 🚨 🌐 nexfibre is a joint venture between InfraVia Capital Partners, Liberty Global and Telefónica with an ambitious target to cover more than 5 million premises across the UK with full fibre connectivity by 2026. It is backed by over £4.5 billion of investment and has already passed over 1.5 million premises. 🏛️ We look forward to working together closely on the major regulatory and policy issues affecting the digital connectivity sector.

🏆 Our Chair Stephanie Liston was delighted to present four Awards at last night's the Capacity Media - a techoraco brand Global Connectivity Awards at the O2, hosted by Clare Balding! 🌍 It was a fantastic occasion showcasing and recognising excellence across the global digital connectivity sector. Congratulations to all the winners!

🌍 Sustainability is a challenge that faces us all, and a unifying challenge requires a unified response.   That is why the Digital Connectivity Forum were delighted to work with Ofcom and Accenture to bring together our members to discuss where sustainability is, and where sustainability is going for telecoms.   Following on from last year's roundtable, the session bought together 16 organisations, representing the breadth of the telecoms sector.   Discussions took place covering the progress of previously identified ideas, as well as new ideas on how to make meaningful change on this critical issue.   Catch the event highlights below ⬇   🌳 16 companies represented 🌳 Progress evaluation including:   🚀 Guidance launched for SMEs on their journey to net zero 🌐 SME focused webinar hosted for Net Zero support 🚗 State of the Industry survey highlighting key drivers and ambitions such as fleet electrification   🌳 New ideas generated 🌳 Significant growth since the kick off event in 2023   We can't wait to share more information regarding the work and how we move forward.   ❓ Want to know more about the DCF and it's climate work? Contact us today! Zen Internet Gamma Gigaclear Cornerstone Cellnex UK Hyperoptic Sky Vodafone Ericsson TalkTalk BT Group Virgin Media O2 techUK Openreach Vorboss CityFibre

🔊 There's still time to sign up to our webinar! Happening Thursday, 30th May. ⬇ Read on below for more information. ⬇ 🌍 The Digital Connectivity Forum's Climate and Sustainability Working Group will be hosting a webinar this Thursday following their collaboration with the UK Business Climate Hub to produce a new IT and telecoms sectoral guidance page. 📆 When: 30th May 11:00-11:45 🗺 Where: Microsoft Teams Agenda: 🌳 The UK Business Climate Hub, ft. Dr Chris Taylor, Net Zero Programme Director, The Broadway Initiative 💰 The financial incentives of being involved in sustainability ➡ Guidance on how to get started and where to find support 💡 An expert panel discussion featuring - Camilla Karm, Director of Sales & Marketing, Redsquid | B Corp - Ian Caveney, Environmental Sustainability Lead for BT Business, BT Group - Gruffudd Jones, Net Zero and Infrastructure Policy Advisor, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) ✋ Time for Q&A Use the link below to sign up now! https://lnkd.in/eNeGGqDP #SME #Climate #Sustainability #Telecoms #TelecomsSustainability #Webinar

📢 Calling all SMEs in the telecoms sector 📢 🌍 The Digital Connectivity Forum's Climate and Sustainability Working Group will be hosting a webinar following their collaboration with the UK Business Climate Hub to produce a new IT and telecoms sectoral guidance page. 📆 When: 30th May 11:00-11:45 🗺 Where: Microsoft Teams Sign up as we get set to talk about: 🌳 The UK Business Climate Hub, ft. Dr Chris Taylor, Net Zero Programme Director, Broadway Initiative 💰 The financial incentives of being involved in sustainability ➡ Guidance on how to get started and where to find support 💡 An expert panel discussion featuring - Camilla Karm, Director of Sales & Marketing, Redsquid | B Corp - Ian Caveney, Environmental Sustainability Lead for BT Business, BT Group - Gruffudd Jones, Net Zero and Infrastructure Policy Advisor, Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) ✋ Time for Q&A Use the link below to sign up now! https://lnkd.in/eNeGGqDP #SME #Climate #Sustainability #Telecoms #TelecomsSustainability #Webinar