Monday 21 November 2011

• 08.00
  Registration opens
• 08.30
  Breakfast and coffee in the exhibition area
• 09.20
  ONE-ON-ONE INTERVIEW: THE CHANGING HORIZON OF EUROPEAN WHOLESALE
• 09.40
  OPENING PLENARY DEBATE: RESPONDING TO M&A ACTIVITY, A STRATEGIC LOOK AT SERVICE EVOLUTION AND BUILDING EFFECTIVE AND PROFITABLE BUSINESS MODELS
  • M&A and consolidation in the wholesale industry: impact on the European carrier market
         - what opportunities does M&A activity provide?
         - where has successful consolidation occurred?
  • An overview of investment opportunities in the region: international investment in Europe
  • Progressions and developments in the enterprise/consumer space
  • Strategic partnerships in European wholesale – impact on competition
  • Looking beyond your core market: global opportunities for European carriers
         - Asia, Middle East, Africa
  • Evolving with the market – implementing an effective business model for the future
         - the trends, services and technologies driving the market forward
         - balancing rising data usage with the continued demand for voice
  • Who will be the dominant players in 5 year’s time?
• 10.40
  Morning coffee break
• 12.00
  Q&A DISCUSSION: EXPANDING YOUR ETHERNET FOOTPRINT AND DEVELOPING YOUR PORTFOLIO
  • Development of global Ethernet connectivity: engineering Ethernet connectivity across different markets
  • Capitalising on the growing demand for Ethernet: developing your Ethernet portfolio
  • How has the Ethernet market progressed in the past year?
  • The growing importance of the carrier Ethernet exchange to develop your Ethernet footprint
         - how is the structure of the Ethernet exchange forming?
  • Integrating Ethernet exchanges into your business strategy: partnering with other operators
         - assessing the positives and negatives
  • Evolution of Ethernet – expected developments for future years
• 12.50
  Networking lunch
• 14.00 - 17.30
  EXTENDED AFTERNOON NETWORKING SESSION
  Utilise the extended afternoon networking session to visit the exhibition room, network with other attendees and hold meetings. Conferences sessions resume again in the morning.
• 17.30
  Drinks reception
  Close day one of Capacity Europe 2011 with a drinks reception – the perfect opportunity to connect with other attendees in an informal environment.
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