Innovation and Investments

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1 Conference Date: Wednesday March 14th 2012, Venue: Børsen, Børssalen, Slotsholmsgade 1, Entrance B, 1217 Copenhagen Innovation and Investments in the Telecom Sector This conference will focus on how it is possible to promote and foster innovation, entrepreneurship and investments in the telecom sector and the development of new business models and products (incentives to innovate, regulatory environment, venture capital etc.) This will not be your average conference. Tele 2012 will use state of the art technology to ensure an interactive conference filled with audience participation. Let your voice be heard when we are discussing how to promote investments and innovation in the telecom sector Sponsors: Organizers:

2 Program Moderators: CEO Birger Hauge, Opportunity Manager, Global Connect CEO Jakob Willer, Telekommunikationsindustrien Coffee and registration SESSION 1: Where does innovation come from in today s telecom? Telecom innovation trends and challenges In this session we will reveal and debate, how substantial the innovation really is within the established telecommunications sector and if the telecom operators have a special challenge compared to earlier e.g. 15 years ago? Where does innovation come from? Who is in the driver s seat and who is pulling the breaks? Is the demand for massive infrastructure investments a barrier for innovation or is it simply the lack of imagination in the industry of inventing modern business models? Welcome CEO Morten Bangsgaard, IT Branchen Today s innovation level, seen from an entrepreneur CEO Tommy Ahlers, Podio A/S Innovation in business Is it possible to have an innovative culture within a medium to large enterprise or is m&a the new r&d? Co-founder Hampus Jakobsson, The Astonishing Tribe (TAT) Stuck in the telecoms age 10+1 Ways to get unstuck from the telecoms age Managing Director Andreas Constantinou, Visionmobile Round Table Discussions and votes from the audience > > Which factors stimulate innovation in the telecom sector? > > What are the main barriers to innovation in the telecom sector? > > What may Denmark do to boost innovative digital and telecommunications initiatives? > > How do you measure innovation? > > Who in your company is responsible for innovation making sure you create new customer value? Coffee break Sponsored by TDC A/S

3 SESSION 2: The political perspective on investments and innovation In this session there will be focus on the political and regulatory influence on the environment for investments, innovation and competition in the telecommunications industry. May we find good examples of political and regulatory behavior, which attracts and enhances the investments and innovations within a region or a business segment? How may this be done to boost the interest and attractiveness for telecom operators to invest in innovative solutions in Denmark, and what are the challenges? Regulation and Investments in telecom Director Philippe Defraigne, Cullen International Telecom regulation is the economic policy of the sector. While monetarists and Keynesian disagree on the best way to rein in sovereign debts, telecom policy analysts views differ on how to stimulate investments. Some of the current debates will be outlined Incentives to invest in telecom infrastructure: what matters? Vice President, Head of Group Regulatory Sverre Holt-Francati, Telenor A/S The Networked Society enabling innovation Head of Strategic Marketing Patrik Regårdh, Ericsson AB Technology has enabled us to interact, innovate and share knowledge in entirely new ways creating a dynamic shift in mindset. We are on the brink of a network society, living through the early stages of an extraordinary revolution. Connecting not just people but communities, systems and intelligence which enable us to collaborate, innovate, sustain, learn, care and participate. When one person connects their life changes. With everything connected our world changes Round Table Discussions votes and debate from audience > > Which factors stimulate investments in the telecom sector? > > Are there any barriers for investments in the telecom sector? > > Can EU regulate to cater for new initiatives? The government s ambitions Minister for Business and Growth Ole Sohn, Ministry of Business and Growth Growth in the telecommunications industry telecommunications as a prerequisite for growth and digitization (to be held in Danish) Lunch Sponsored by Telenor A/S

4 SESSION 3: What drives innovation and investment in telecom sector? (to be held in Danish) Presentations and discussion What drives innovation and investment at TDC? CEO Henrik Poulsen, TDC A/S What drives innovation and investment at HI3G in Denmark CEO Morten Christiansen, HI3G Denmark ApS What drives innovation and investment at Global Connect? CEO Niels Zibrandtsen, GlobalConnect A/S The telecommunications debate between the policy spokesmen with their views and reflections > > Trine Bramsen (S) > > Torsten Schack-Pedersen (V) > > Brian Mikkelsen (C) > > Dennis Flydtkjær (DF) > > Annette Vilhelmsen (SF) Discussion Themes: > > How can innovation and investments in the telecommunications sector help create new growth? > > Why are innovation and investments in the telecom sector important? > > What is needed in order to promote and secure investments and innovation in the telecommunications sector? > > What can companies do better and differently? > > How can policy make a difference? Coffee break Sponsored by TDC A/S Continued debate between the policy spokesmen with their views and reflections Conclusion of the conference and summary questions Director Tom Togsverd, DI ITEK > > What role should technology and innovation play in a dynamic knowledge society? > > What is needed in order to promote and secure investment and innovation in the telecommunications sector? > > What steps could be taken? > > How can the politicians create the framework so telecommunications companies and innovative companies want to invest in Denmark and how can lawmakers prepare an attractive investment environment?

5 16.00 Reception Sponsored by Teleteknisk Selskab Award Ceremony from Teleteknisk Selskab (to be held in Danish) Chairman Jan Bøgh & Vice Chairman Thomas Haagendal, Teleteknisk Selskab (TTS) The Enterprise Award aims to recognize a Danish or foreign company or organization in Denmark which have had special significance for the development and / or use of telecommunications in the past year. The performance must be user-related, socio-economic and / or economic nature and should be distinguished by its innovative, socially beneficial, user-related and / or commercial potential. The Student Award seeks to recognize a Danish or foreign student in Denmark who have had special significance for the development, research and / or use of telecommunications in the past year. The performance must be user-related, socio-economic or economic nature and should be distinguished by its innovative, socially beneficial, user-related and / or commercial potential End of conference Practical information Date: Wednesday 14 March 2012, Venue: Børsen, Børssalen, Slotsholmsgade 1, Entrance B, 1217 Copenhagen The morning program will be held in English and afternoon program will be held in Danish. Registration Send mail to: moede@ida.dk Please specify: Eventno , name, company, phone no., billing address and EAN no, if needed. Or sign up at ida.dk You must be logged on to the website before you enroll. If you are not a registered user of ida.dk, click new user and follow the prompts. Registration fee: The price for participation is DKK kr For students the price is DKK kr Registration deadline by 6 March 2012 Invoice: Invoices will be send directly from IDA.