The European Broadband Competence Offices Network Support Facility
These topics include:
the Spain 5G aid scheme, the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) by DG REFORM, updates on the Digital Decade Report, presentations on 5G rural use cases through Horizon-funded pilot projects, insights from the upcoming CEF2 Digital call 3, discussions on 5G security, and a dedicated session focusing on Moldova and Ukraine: ensuring sustainable connectivity.
Registration for these sessions is open to all members of the European Broadband Competence Offices (BCOs) Network. The season 11 overview agenda is outlined below; a detailed agenda will be made available to participants directly. Unless otherwise indicated, all sessions will be held as online workshops.
Agenda
Session 1 - Spain 5G aid scheme presentation
19 September 2023 11:00 - 12:00 CEST
Session 2 - Presentation of the Technical Support Instrument (TSI) by DG REFORM
26 September 2023 11:00 - 12:00 CEST
Session 3 - Update on the Digital Decade Report
3 October 2023 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Session 4 - Smart Farming: 5G rural use case – presentation of Horizon funded pilot projects
17 October 2023 11:00 - 12:30 CEST
Session 5 - CEF Funding for sub-marine cables
7 November 2023 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Session 6 - 5G Security
14 November 2023 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Session 7 - How can BCOs support CEF 5G Corridor projects?
16 November 2023 14:00 - 15:30 CET
Session 8 - European Broadband Awards - Austrian Public Operators Examples
28 November 2023 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Session 9 - Moldova & Ukraine: ensuring sustainable connectivity
5 December 2023 11:00 - 12:30 CET
Session 10 - LORDIMAS, Digital Maturity Check for Local and Regional Authorities
12 December 2023 11:00 - 12:30 CET
The training dates or times may be subject to postponement or adjustment. The BCO Network Support Facility will promptly communicate any such changes to the BCOs.
Background
These sessions are organised by the BCO Network Support Facility in partnership with the Directorates-General for Communications Networks, Content and Technology (CNECT); Regional and Urban Policy (REGIO); Agriculture and Rural Development (AGRI); and Competition (COMP). The sessions are part of a capacity-building knowledge-exchange programme aiming to connect and strengthen the BCO Network, support broadband roll-out in urban, rural and remote regions, and contribute to achieving the EU’s digital connectivity objectives.