Peter Curnow-Ford

Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates brings together a diverse and inclusive network of startups, scaleups, corporates, policymakers and academics to drive the exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences for the good of the global tech sector. What started in 2013 as a support group to give the private sector a voice in London’s nascent tech cluster has now become a global movement. We have 16,000 tech leaders, experts and investors championing London as a globally significant tech hub and campaigning to address challenges facing tech companies in the UK. We also have 31 Global Tech Advocates networks in the world’s fastest growing tech cities and regions, forming a global network of 30,000 tech advocates. There are GTA networks in every country in the United Kingdom and our reach now includes hubs across Europe, the Americas, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific.

The UK Fibre Connectivity Forum (UKFCF) is a grassroots association of organisations and individuals committed to working together to support and advise the UK Government in delivering policies that will create a fertile environment for the rapid growth of the UK’s digital economy. UKFCF’s vision is to establish affordable, high-speed full fibre connectivity across all parts of the UK in all commercial and residential buildings, delivered on a level playing field by all stakeholders.

Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates brings together a diverse and inclusive network of startups, scaleups, corporates, policymakers and academics to drive the exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences for the good of the global tech sector. What started in 2013 as a support group to give the private sector a voice in London’s nascent tech cluster has now become a global movement. We have 16,000 tech leaders, experts and investors championing London as a globally significant tech hub and campaigning to address challenges facing tech companies in the UK. We also have 31 Global Tech Advocates networks in the world’s fastest growing tech cities and regions, forming a global network of 30,000 tech advocates. There are GTA networks in every country in the United Kingdom and our reach now includes hubs across Europe, the Americas, Middle East, Africa and the Asia-Pacific.

The UK Fibre Connectivity Forum (UKFCF) is a grassroots association of organisations and individuals committed to working together to support and advise the UK Government in delivering policies that will create a fertile environment for the rapid growth of the UK’s digital economy. UKFCF’s vision is to establish affordable, high-speed full fibre connectivity across all parts of the UK in all commercial and residential buildings, delivered on a level playing field by all stakeholders.

The UKs largest membership organisation for business leaders, providing informative events, professional development courses for self-improvement, networking and expert advice. 𝐖𝐡𝐨 𝐖𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐞: The Institute of Directors (IoD) was founded in 1903 and within three years we were awarded a Royal Charter to support, represent and set standards for business leaders nationwide. You will find us in the heart of all major cities and we continue to represent your point of view as a business leader both locally and nationally. With around 20,000 members in the United Kingdom, we aim to ensure our members’ views are taken into account when the government is reviewing policy, legislation or seeking the opinions of the wider business community. We believe that helping directors to improve, encouraging great governance, while fostering an entrepreneurial climate, helps generate prosperity in all its forms, making the world a better place. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐖𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐘𝐨𝐮: We are the only institute in the world to offer internationally recognised qualifications designed by directors for directors specific to the core competencies required of directors and senior leaders. Our membership will equip you with a range of resources - including access to business information, training, professional expertise, networking opportunities and flexible working spaces - all of which are designed to help you strengthen and build on your own success. Our renowned Chartered Director qualification and training portfolio will provide you with the platform to hone your skillset and reach your full potential as a business leader. Visit http://www.iod.com/ for more information.

Viatec assists organisations with decision making in the cellular, satellite & wireless infrastructure and device space, on investment, key operational and technology trends and 'our view'​ of the wireless landscape including 5G, spectrum use and acquisition, tower (cell site) development and funding, public safety & homeland security, handsets and cellular back haul including small-cell strategies. As you can imagine 5G figures large in what we do - commercial strategies, value propositions, investment, spectrum acquisition, Deep Fibre and infrastructure. Projects and conferences include: - EC Workshop on mmWave bands for the EU 5G Ecosystem (May '18) - Expert Panel member - TMT Finance M&A Forum 2018 (May '18) - Chaired 5G Investment Strategies Panel – Acquisitions, Investment and Financing - SCWS (Small Cell World Series) 2018 (May '18) - Chaired panel session on Modernising approaches to Spectrum to meet need the industry's network demands - Senior Advisor 5G, delivered the 5G Commercial Strategy, Value Proposition and Go To market Program for the Digital Catapult - 5G 'Britain's lead role in its Future'​, presented at the IoD Digital Strategy Summit 2017 (Oct '17) - Successful acquisition of 5G Spectrum at the Irish auction in the 3.4 - 3.6GHz and 3.6 - 3.8GHz spectrum bands in May 2017 for an existing Irish mobile operator - Due Diligence, Oversight & Future Strategy for a £75m PE Company Investment into a UK Tower company - 5G and cost of Spectrum for Berenberg Bank's annual Telecoms CTO conference - 5G and investment impacts for an Investment Bank's annual Telecoms conference - Advise new entrant on spectrum acquisition at the 2015 German spectrum auction - 700, 800 and 1800MHz - JV between 3 Bangladesh Wireless ISPs and their spectrum holdings - Round table lunch on MWC2014 outcomes for investment clients - Presentation on All-IP mobile networks for an Investment Bank's annual Telecoms conference, etc. Deep interest in small-cell, spectrum valuation and auctions, tower & DAS investment. Member of the techUK Communication Infrastructure Council, UK Spectrum Policy Forum and participate in the techUK/Ofcom Quarterly Forum. It works with companies (executives and investors) to help build and grow business to deliver maximum return and value in technology focused organisations in the Telecoms and Wireless space. Many years experience building European operations for EU and US organisations in the cellular device, infrastructure and wireless markets. Viatec is focused on the Cellular, Mobile, WiFi, 5G/LTE Satellite and general wireless markets in the UK, EU, US & Canada, Africa and Asia. With active involvement in China, Taiwan, Korea and Japan with technology and OEM/ODM manufacturers.