In review of the regulatory framework for electronic communications, the European Commission (EC) emphasizes the important progress achieved since 2002 in opening national telecommunications markets to competition.

After five years of changes in the European markets the regulatory framework needs to be changed. This session will analyze the main EU propositions from different points of view. The goal is to answer how the implementation of new proposals will influence market players, national regulatory authorities (NRA), current competition level and vendors across the Europe. At the same time, the panel will be invited to discuss regulation relating to environmental sustainability such as the WEEE and RoHS directives. The objective will be to outline a framework of a sustainable eco-system, particularly in closing the supply loop - both as part of a Corporate Social Responsibility commitment and in meeting national and regional targets for lower carbon emissions.

Malgorzata Kondratowicz Industry Analyst, European Information and Communications Technology Practice Frost & Sullivan

Ms. Kondratowicz monitors and analyzes emerging trends, technologies, and market dynamics in the telecommunications services market in Europe. Her initial focus has been on legislation, particularly in relation to sustainability and the data retention directive. Ms. Kondratowicz also specializes in the CEE telecom market. Her third focus area is on vertical market applications, particularly in the health care sector. Prior to this, Ms. Kondratowicz was an economics research analyst at Telekomunikacja Polska SA, and before that she headed the International Cooperation unit at the Office of Telecommunications and Post Regulation.

Carlos López-Blanco Director, International Office Telefónica, S.A.

Mr. Lopez-Blanco is responsible for directing the International Office of Telefónica in Madrid, Spain. He is also member of the Board of Trustees of the Foundation Elcano Royal Institute for International and Strategic Studies, the Bankinter Foundation of Innovation, and the IDATE Foundation. Prior to that Mr. Lopez-Blanco worked as chairman of enter for the Centre for the Analysis of the Information Society and Telecommunications and was a member of the Board of Directors of Ericsson España and Ydilo Advanced Voice Solutions. Mr. Lopez-Blanco served as member of the advisory board of INDRA. Mr. Lopez-Blanco is a lawyer by the Valladolid University, an A.D. by IESE Business School, and a state lawyer.

Joeri Van Bogaert President FTTH Council Europe

In addition to his current position, Mr. Van Bogaert occupies a senior management function with the LEONI NBG Fiber Optics GmbH, an Austrian system house focused on the development and deployment of an FTTH network, which is a 100 percent daughter company of the LEONI AG. He has been active in the FTTH Council Europe since 2005 and has been a member of the Board of Directors since 2006. In 2007 he was elected and in 2008 re-elected as president of the organization.

Julia Martusewicz-Kulinska Director, Department of Telecommunications Market Analysis UKE, Department of Telecommunications

Ms. Martusewicz-Kulinska is responsible for telecommunications market research. This includes market competition analysis and cooperation between the NRA and the European Commission. She focuses on monitoring and analyzing market liberalization process in Poland and other European countries.

Matthias Nass Vice President, Field Marketing, EMEA ECI Telecom

Mr. Nass has a background of more than 15 years in the telecommunication industry working for network operators and network infrastructure vendors across Europe. In ECI he is responsible for the EMEA Field Marketing organization.

Liz Reid Economic Development Manager Gateshead Council

Ms. Reid focuses on inward investment and securing the ongoing presence and growth of local businesses. She is part of the team responsible for ensuring the delivery of Gateshead’s Major Regeneration Projects. Ms. Reid saw the potential of using technology and ICT as a catalyst for economic development in the late ’90s, spending the last eight years working to ensure Gateshead is well connected.

Thomas Zettler Principal System Engineer Infineon Technologies

Dr. Zettler is responsible for energy efficiency and power management in Infineon's Access Customer Premises Equipment division. He started as system engineer in the mobile phone business working on power management and digital design. Dr. Zettler started his career at Siemens AG from 1991 to 1998. During this period, he led various technology and product development projects within the corporate research, development, and chipcard business departments. After receiving his diploma in physics and computer science, he was awarded as a doctor rerum naturalium in semiconductor physics.