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What opportunities lie ahead?<\/p>\n<h2>Programme:<\/h2>\n<p><strong>8:45-9:00 |<\/strong> Welcome coffee and registration<br \/>\n<strong>9:00-9:10 |<\/strong> Introductory remarks by<strong> Joe Lynch<\/strong>, Co-Chair of BEREC Wireless Network Evolution Working Group, and International Unit Analyst at ComReg, Ireland<br \/>\n<strong>9:10-9:20 |<\/strong> Introductory remarks by <strong>Tassos Lyratzis<\/strong>, Chair of Mobile Technology Evolution of the Radio Spectrum Policy Group, EETT, Greece<br \/>\n<strong>9:20-9:25 |<\/strong> Global trends presentation by <strong>Emanuel Kolta<\/strong>, Senior Analyst, Network Sustainability and Innovation, GSMA Intelligence<br \/>\n<strong>9:25-9:40 |<\/strong> European MNOs case studies:<br \/>\n<strong>Michaela Angonius<\/strong>, Head of Legal Affairs CPS &amp; Head of Group Regulatory Affairs, Telia Company<br \/>\n<strong>Pascal Rogard<\/strong>, Head of Brussels Office, Orange<br \/>\n<strong>9:40-10:30 |<\/strong> Discussion with participants:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>How is the mobile industry planning for 2G\/3G sunset?<\/li>\n<li>What is delaying 2G network rationalisation projects in the EU?<\/li>\n<li>How can regulators help achieve EU connectivity targets?<\/li>\n<li>Will the sunset of 2 and 3G make VoLTE a priority?<\/li>\n<li>How to future-proof IoT solutions?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The event will be moderated by <strong>Rita de Castro<\/strong>, Director, Policy, Europe, GSMA.<\/p>\n<p>For more information please contact <a href=\"mailto:events@gsma.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events@gsma.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h5>#GSMAConnected Series: Small scale Big impact<\/h5>\n<p>This event is part of the #GSMAConnected Series of Events (formerly Mobile Meetings Series). 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