The Internet Value Chain: latest numbers, current dynamics, and future trends

The GSMA invites you to join the launch of its latest report “The Internet Value Chain: A perspective on the Internet Value Chain and the dynamics driving it”. Developed by A.T. Kearney for the GSMA, this report presents an insightful view of the development of the internet over the past five years. The report is now available here.
On 18 May, join us to learn the key findings of the report, hear from the internet ecosystem players and policymakers, and discuss how to achieve the EU Digital Decade connectivity targets.

The event will be hosted in a hybrid format, in-person participation is encouraged.

Programme – 18 May, 2022

9:30 – 10:00  | Welcome coffee and networking

10:00 – 10:05 | Introductory remarks

Daniel Pataki, Vice President, Policy and Regulation & Head of Europe, Russia and CIS, GSMA

10:05 – 10:30 | The Internet Value Chain report presentation and key findings

Colin Rand, Associated Partner, A.T. Kearney

10:30 – 11:30 | Panel I: Reactions from the Internet ecosystem | Q&A discussion

Ben Wreschner, Chief Economist and Head of Public Affairs, Vodafone Group

Tomas Jakimavicius, Director, European Government Affairs, Microsoft

Sandeep Chowdhury, Senior Director-Telecommunications, SAP

Jakob Bluestone, Head of Telecoms Equity Research, Credit Suisse

Axel Freyberg, Senior Partner, A.T. Kearney

Moderated by Dr. Mani Manimohan, Head of Digital Infrastructure Policy & Regulation, GSMA

11:30 – 12:15 | Panel II: Regulatory challenges for the Internet Value Chain | Q&A discussion

Josianne Cutajar, Member of the European Parliament (S&D | Malta)

Annemarie Sipkes, BEREC Chair 2022; Director Telecommunications, Transport and Postal Services Department, Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM)

Pearse O’Donohue, Director for the Future Networks Directorate, DG CONNECT, European Commission

Juan Montero Rodil, Chief Public Policy, Competition & Regulatory Officer, Telefónica

Moderated by Laszlo Toth, Head of Public Policy, Europe, GSMA

12:15 – 12:20 | Closing remarks

Daniel Pataki, GSMA

12:20 – 14:00 | Networking lunch

This event is part of the “Telecom Insights Week”. On 16 May do not miss the event Europe’s Internet Ecosystem: Is Everybody Contributing Their Fair Share? organised by ETNO.