Techritory Podcast
Temporada 5
por Techritory
Has 5G underdelivered—or has the real challenge been the industry’s failure to monetize its capabilities? Can upcoming innovations like 5G Advanced, network slicing, and private networks redeem the current narrative around 5G? As connectivity expands beyond traditional telecom, has the mobile industry been too complacent in adapting to its new role within the broader digital ecosystem? Will Townsend, VP & Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy Sanna Brandt, Market Segment Manager, Infrastructure, Rohde & Schwarz Colin Willcock, Board Chair, 6G-IA Dean Bubley, Director, Disruptive Analysis William Webb, CEO, Commcisive Patrick V Kelly, Executive Director, CONNECT Research Ireland Centre for Future Networks
Quantum key distribution in public and critical infrastructure, balancing security demands with scalable network integration. Integration of quantum tech into telecom infrastructure, driven by advances in computing, control systems, and hardware. Software and system challenges in scaling quantum communications and the movement toward a standardized quantum internet. Europe’s quantum priorities, focusing on investment needs, realistic innovation paths, and unresolved technical gaps. Dean Bubley, Director, Disruptive Analysis Leo Trukšāns, Lead Quantum Key Distribution Engineer, LVRTC Nils Kleemann, CTO Central Europe, Nokia Corporation Simone Capeleto, CEO, ThinkQuantum
Efficient use of spectrum by mobile and satellite operators while ensuring long-term sustainability and coexistence. Sovereignty in a multi-operator, multi-orbit world, addressing the geopolitical risks of over-reliance on a single satellite provider. Direct-to-device capabilities and how infrastructure can efficiently serve commercial, governmental, and defense needs. Regulatory complexities, including GDPR and global data governance, in an increasingly interconnected satellite ecosystem. Gokhan Tok, Senior Policy Manager, Access Partnership Uwe Baeder, Director Public Affairs, Rohde & Schwarz Richard Moore, Principal, Spectrum Policy, Ofcom Juan Ramon Lopez Caravantes, Head of Secure Communications Programme Management, EUSPA John Clemens, Public Policy Manager, Amazon Project Kuiper Jaume Sanpera Izoard, CEO, SATELIOT
What pathways exist to scale innovations from pilot projects into secure, connected, and resilient ports? In what ways can regulatory programmes and industry initiatives shape the roadmap toward digital resilience? Where are AI and data analytics already transforming port monitoring and predictive maintenance, and what comes next? How are digital twins and automation changing terminal operations? Caroline Britz, Journalist, Mer et Marine Kaspars Ozoliņš, Member of the Board, LVR Flote Arturs Lindenbergs, Innovation Team Lead, LMT Antonia Kuntze, Head of Operations & Services, Flotte Hamburg (Hamburg Port Authority) Santiago Encabo, Head of Unit Safety and Security, EMSA
What are emerging use cases in rural areas, and how do they justify the cost of infrastructure? What innovative models — beyond traditional subsidies — can make rural 5G commercially viable, and how can policy and regulation support long-term value creation rather than short-term cost recovery? Can cross-border collaboration in the region provide scalable models? What role do public-private partnerships play in achieving digital inclusion? Ingrid Rones, Senior Policy Officer, Nordic Council of Ministers Hannu Nikurautio, Director, Oulun Yliopisto / 6G Flagship / Nato Diana 6GTC Agnese Zarina, Deputy Director of Communication Department, The Ministry of Transport Lasse Laine, Director, Traficom - Finnish Transport and Communications Agency Mikael Carlsson Kerstell, Operational leader, Byanätsforum Johan Olav Brakestad, Head of section, Frequency and equipment control, The Norwegian Communications Authority (NKOM)
Digital sectors that will play a dominant role in 2030+ (6G, AI, cloud/edge, chips, satellite) Digital sectors that Europe holds a world-leading position and how to maintain it. Digital sectors where Europe has a weak position and what can be done to improve itMicro-electronics / chips / semiconductors Cloud Devices AI Which of these technologies will play a major role for 6G R&I and deployment activities in Europe and what is the roadmap that should be followed? Strategic investments for Europe in the next 5 years. Colin Willcock, Board Chair, 6G-IA Ingmārs Pūķis, VP & Member of the Management Board, LMT Ali Nikoukar, Staff Project Manager, IONOS SE Miguel Gonzalez-Sancho, Head of Unit, European Commission Sylvia Lu, Deputy Chair, CW (Cambridge Wireless)
Which AI applications are already or soon will be delivering economic or public value in the Nordic-Baltic region? AI Standartization in the context of international cooperation. What policy tools are most urgently needed to support responsible AI scaling? Laszlo Igneczi, Independent expert Juris Binde, President & Chairman of the Management Board, LMT Jaroslaw Ponder, Head of the ITU Office for Europe, International Telecommunication Union Boniface de Champris, Senior Policy Manager, Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA Europe) Anselm Fehnker, Senior AI Project Manager, Artificial Intelligence Center Hamburg (ARIC) e.V.
How can the next generation of data centres align with Europe’s green transition goals without limiting digital growth and innovation? How can public policy help balance energy stability with the rapid growth of data centres and AI infrastructure? How can data centres design for long-term sustainability, beyond just energy efficiency? Beyond AI—what other emerging technologies or industries are driving new demand for data processing and storage capacity, and how should infrastructure adapt? Will Townsend, VP & Principal Analyst, Moor Insights & Strategy Janis Delvins, Head of Data Center Business Direction, SJSC LVRTC Dmitrijs Nikitins, CTO, Tet Adam Sobey, Mission Director, Sustainability, The Alan Turing Institute Arturs Polis, CTO, DataCrunch Nils Kleemann, CTO Central Europe, Nokia Corporation
Response to recent incidents such as cable disruptions in the Baltic Sea and drone intrusions near critical sites—distinguishing between accidental and deliberate threats. Vulnerabilities across domains, including physical, digital, and aerial infrastructure, and the evolving nature of hybrid threats in the Nordic-Baltic region. Response strategies—from prevention and real-time incident management to long-term recovery and resilience planning. Addressing emerging electronic threats, including GNSS spoofing and jamming, and their impact on navigation, timing, and the operational safety of critical infrastructure. William Webb, CEO, Commcisive Anne Stephan, VP RF Plasma Generation, Rohde & Schwarz Evijs Taube, Member of the Board, LVRTC Marko Mišmaš, Director & Incoming Chair 2026, AKOS & BEREC Mattias Männi, 5G Program Manager, NATO CCDCOE Paul Adams, Marketing Director, Nokia Corporation
What can we learn from the successes and shortcomings of previous identity systems, such as eIDAS 1.0 and existing private solutions? The evolving role of digital identity wallets within the broader context of eIDAS 2.0—why they are needed, what’s changing in digital identity regulation, and how these developments will affect individuals, businesses, and governments. How can we protect users’ private information while ensuring interoperability across all 27 EU member states? Should governments develop their own wallets, or is a multi-provider approach the way forward? Julia Gifford, Co-founder and CEO, Truesix Gatis Ozols, Deputy State Secretary for Digital Transformation, Government CIO, Ministry of Smart Administration and Regional Development Riho Kurg, Country Manager, Zetes Tor Alvik, Subject Director, The Norwegian Digitalisation Agency Madis Ehastu, Policy Officer, European Commission