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EVENT: Advanced Wireless 5G Infrastructure for Newry City Businesses Information Workshop

Venue : SRC Graduate Restaurant, Newry
Time :

DATE: Tuesday 4th February 2025
TIME: 9am – 11am
VENUE: SRC Graduate Restaurant, Newry East Campus, BT35 8DN
COST: FREE TO ATTEND (Members & Non-Members)

EVENT OVERVIEW:

This workshop will provide a detailed overview of the major Advanced Wireless 5G Infrastructure investment proposed for Newry, stretching the full length of the city, encompassing our commercial centres and industrial estates.

The applications that can be enabled by 5G technology will offer game-changing and transformative economic, social and environmental benefits for local businesses and public services.

In partnership with our Communications Partner, BT, the event aims to share information about the proposed Advanced Wireless Technology and the benefits of 5G, ensuring local businesses are well-informed and aware of future potential opportunities.

RUNNING ORDER:

9am – Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:30am – Welcome by Edwina Flynn, President of Newry Chamber

9:35am – Introduction by Janet Burns, Business Development Director at BT

  • 5G Innovation in Northern Ireland

9:50am – Phil Bonner, Ericsson Account Director for BT Enterprise Business

  • Advanced wireless connectivity and its role in modernising business operations
  • The benefits of 5G that support the next generation of digitisation
  • Examples of 5G applications that are relevant to business and industries

10:40am – Slido Feedback and Q&A Session

11am – Depart

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