The training will provide attendees with:

• A comprehensive overview of regulatory issues and developments in the telecommunications sector, using real-life examples and case studies from the European Union;

• An insight into the latest developments in the fields of broadband deployment and access regulation, interconnection and call termination, radio spectrum policy and awards, net neutrality, mobile regulation and roaming, current EU policy goals, the review of the EU regulatory framework for electronic communications and consumer protection;

• An understanding of the key institutional mechanisms, notably the EU legislative process as it relates to the telecoms sector and the harmonisation mechanisms used in Europe, for market reviews and spectrum policy;

• A historical perspective on European telecoms regulation for participants to gain a clear appreciation of the key regulatory trends.

Who should attend and why?

The seminar is suitable for:

• Seasoned regulatory experts who have become specialised in a specific regulatory area but who wish to refresh their understanding of the broader range of regulatory issues;

• Regulatory specialists dealing with a specific country who want to become acquainted with broader regulatory developments across Europe;

• Individuals who have recently moved into a regulatory positions and wish to acquire a rapid grasp of the key debates; and

• Regulatory experts who wish to reflect on regulatory trends in industry.

Furthermore, the programme will meet the needs of those who want to:

• Gain a clear insight into the main issues of the EU telecoms regulatory framework and other relevant EU legislation;

• Understand how these issues affect their own national regulatory environment; and

• Learn and exchange views on emerging questions faced by the communications industry