Convergence Conversation

How Much Bandwidth Do We Need?

July's Convergence Conversation -

Date:                     Thursday 29 July 2010
Time:                     17:30-19:30 - 
                         Registration from 17:00, 
                               Wine and Cheese served before and during the meeting
Venue:                  Intellect Conference Suite, 10-12 Russell Square, London WC1B 5EE

'How much bandwidth do we need?' 

In the race for ever higher broadband speeds, and infinite bandwidth, the investment available seems to be the only limitation. But how much bandwidth do we actually need?

Approximations of bandwidth required for multi-room streaming high definition TV along with immersive & networked gaming might seem large, but is it really? And what configuration of technological options best addresses our foreseeable needs?

Or is it the case that when we put more bandwidth into households and into the hands of consumers and businesses, more creative and useful ways of using that bandwidth will follow naturally? Can bandwidth be a trigger for innovation?

How much bandwidth do we need? At the Convergence Conversation on the 29^th of July the issue was debated and perspectives added.  

The group joined us here at Intellect after work - to listen, learn, contribute and network.  The Convergence Conversation format was as always deliberately informal, with a chance for everyone to put forward their views in an open discussion and network over a glass of wine. 

Who was talking?

• The chairman:  Ved Sen, Founder & CEO, ThinkPLANK

Guest Speakers:

• Asif Aziz, formerly Broadband & Home Segment Director at Orange 
• Brian Williamson, Principal Consultant, Plum consulting 
• David Brennan, Research & Strategy Director, Thinkbox
• Antony Walker, CEO Broadband StakeholderGroup and Strategy Director Intellect
  

Who attended?
This Conversation is relevant to the following roles:

• Strategy & Senior Management
• CTO / Technology Decision Makers
• Business Development / Commercial Managers
• Marketing Managers

in any of these industries:

• Consumer Electronics Manufacturers
• Content aggregators
• Hardware Vendors
• Internet Service Providers
• Mobile Operators
• Retailers & eCommerce businesses
• Software Application & Product Vendors

How much will it cost me?

• This event is free of charge, but it is important to book a place;
  please note: numbers are limited to 2 from each company.

How do I book?
1.       sign on to this Convergence Conversation website (if not already done so)
2.       you will then be able to book for each meeting using 'Event registration' button at top right of this page, and will receive invitations for future events.
3.       any problems, contact us here

Confirming:   date, venue and time 

• Thursday 29 July 2010
• At Intellect, 10-12 Russell Square, London, WC1B 5EE
• from  17:30 – 19:30
  
  
• Registration: from 17:00
• Cheese and wine will be available before and during this meeting

Nearest mainline/tube stations
•    Russell Square Underground Tube Station. See TfL Maps