Barrier Busting Workshop

The Government’s ambition for rapid deployment of gigabit digital infrastructure is set to focus even greater attention on delivery. However, the challenges of planning, wayleaves and streetworks management are still seen by many as one of the main barriers to deployment and progress.

This event is the first of a planned series of Barrier Busting Workshops where subject experts will give attendees the opportunity to discuss, understand and develop best practice in full fibre network construction.

Focusing on streetworks management, the workshop will include expert contributions from David Latham, co-Chair of HAUC England (Highways Authorities & Utilities Committee) as well as Gary Blunt, Project Director at DCMS, and Simon Whitehouse from Axione.

Agenda

13:30 : Registration

14:00 : Welcome & Introduction: James Saunby, INCA

14:10 : Policy Perspective: Gary Blunt, DCMS

14:30 : Local Authority Perspective: David Latham, Kent County Council and joint chair HAUC England

14:50 : Refreshment break

15:20 : Contractor Perspective: Simon Whitehouse, Axione

15:40 : Panel Discussion: chaired by James Saunby

16:10 : Summary & Conclusion: Liz Harrison, Kent County Council

16:30 : Close

Pricing: £35 + VAT per person

For any queries about this INCA event, please contact Gill Williams.

Members will be interested to learn that on the same day – 3rd February - DCMS are running an "Outside-In Market Engagement Event" just up the road at 1 Great George Street (a ten minute walk) in the morning to inform potemtial bidders about the programme. More details and registration instructions in this PDF.