NextGen Services is designed for people who want to, or who have already introduced broadband into their business, and who are looking at what other extra value service offerings are now possible at very little extra cost.

• We've captured the issues that impact both service providers and enterprises in a coherent, exciting 2 day programme that includes a conference dinner and opportunities for structured networking

• We've put together a roster of speakers, constructed from the independent perspective of the Access to Broadband Campaign to give you real and compelling insights on those issues

• In addition to the conference programme - you will have free access to the Enterprise Networks Exhibition, test drives and workshops and access to the Metro Ethernet Forum Carrier Ethernet Seminar and The Making Wireless Work For You presentations and case studies

Capturing the issues:
Right from the strategic, high level issues facing the future of networks through to examples of converged NextGen services delivering real value now - our programme covers the territory. Our approach is different - we have independent editorial control of the programme - so we can focus on what we know to be vital issues. In developing the programme, we based it on our experience of previous very successful ABC events combined with a round of meetings with key industry players, enterprises and government - to make sure we get to the heart of the issues we know affect you.

Getting the right people:
We have an unparalleled line-up of speakers - one of David Isenberg's few European engagements this year (and his only UK event), Martin Geddes - writer and blogger - author of weblog www.telepocalypse.net, cited by Business Week and Forbes among others, Nan Chen founding President of the Metro Ethernet Forum, and many senior level speakers from industry.

Major contributions from Ofcom - Richard Hooper, Ofcom Deputy Chairman and Chair of the Content Board will chair and Chinyelu Onwurah Head of Telecoms Technology at Ofcom has a Keynote.

In understanding the opportunities from NextGen content as it develops, we have contributions from Euan Semple, the BBC's Head of Knowledge Management and Fred Perkins, Founder Chair and CEO of Information TV.


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Cook Report Europe - launch event

Gordon Cook, one of the US's leading writers and strategic thinkers on Internet issues is at Next Generation Services to launch the European version of his popular The COOK Report on Internet Protocol at NextGen.

The Cook Report Europe is like no other market intelligence publication. Interviews with leading entrepreneurs, visionaries, business leaders and management strategists together with contributions from those in the know ­ it provides in depth and inside information that no other publication can. With its innovative and forward-looking approach, the report offers a refreshing perspective with each new issue on the economic, social, political and strategic issues surrounding the Internet and new technologies.

You will have the chance to meet Gordon, benefit from his insights and understand the direction of the latest and best thinking on the direction of the internet.


Business development and transformation through the introduction of broadband

Mark Firth of Yorkshire Forward presents the results of a ground-breaking intervention in providing broadband to a rural community delivering a surprising number of businesses with levels of take-up and use most service providers can only dream about.

This work shows the wide ranging benefits of what people are doing now as result of the introduction of broadband. Can a community-centred approach be generalised to larger Communities of Interest? See the results of recent work on-the-ground. A 'must-see' session for service providers and enterprises alike.

We will also have the results of a new study of 100+ SMEs and mid-market organisations to better understand their awareness of the benefits of converged communications, their frustrations and needs before they take the plunge and jump wholeheartedly into the brave new world of converged multimedia communications. This will be presented by Philip Hemsted of YuuGuu, (the name is derived from the Japanese word for Œfusion¹) a start-up based in the North West and founded by three telecom/digital industry entrepreneurs.

Adding additional value to your participation:
As well as the conference - delegates will also benefit from the Networking Dinner and structured networking meetings available for you on a timed schedule. You will also have access to the Enterprise Networks event; it's much more than an exhibition, it is your chance to actually ³test drive² products live on site and be involved in workshops looking at state-of-the-art soluitons. Where else can you trial and compare competing networking products all on one day in one location?

As a combination, participation in the NextGen Services and Networks Conference offers a comprehensive look at the issues affecting all aspects of business as the NextGen wave develops with access to the latest solutions available for you to 'test drive' and experience.

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