BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//FCS - ECPv6.17.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for FCS REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20200329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20201025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240828T150000 DTSTAMP:20240821T131120Z CREATED:20240717T092351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T131120Z UID:10819-1724853600-1724857200@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 28th August 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda \n\nWelcome and Introduction – Steve Kerr\nOfcom Statement of Strategic Priorities – Tony Reeder\nUpdate on Regulatory Training – Steve Kerr\nForthcoming Regulatory Changes – Tony Reeder/Steve Kerr URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-28th-august-2024/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240731T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240731T150000 DTSTAMP:20240725T091651Z CREATED:20240717T092259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240725T091651Z UID:10818-1722434400-1722438000@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 31st July 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda  \n\nWelcome and Introductions – Steve Kerr\, FCS\nFTTP Hybrid – Sahiqa Nasar and Robert Turrall – Openreach\nRegulatory Updates\nOfcom statement – Prohibiting inflation[1] linked price rise – Stef Norman\, FCS\nAOB URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-31st-july-2024/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240626T150000 DTSTAMP:20240522T130421Z CREATED:20240522T130421Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T130421Z UID:11622-1719410400-1719414000@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 26th June 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda TBC \n  URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-26th-june-2024/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240529T150000 DTSTAMP:20240522T130246Z CREATED:20240111T100617Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240522T130246Z UID:10831-1716991200-1716994800@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 29th May 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda\n \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\nWLR Withdrawal Date Change Q&A – Juliette Scott\, Senior Manager\, All IP and Exchange Exit\, Openreach\nBusiness Statistics – Chris Herbert Director\, Customer Service\, Openreach\nRegulatory Updates – Stef Norman\, FCS\nAOB\n\n  URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-29th-may-2024/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240424T150000 DTSTAMP:20240423T132051Z CREATED:20240111T100529Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T132051Z UID:10830-1713967200-1713970800@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 24th April 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda\n \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\nOpenreach Business Stats member discussion – Megan Corcoran\nExchange Exit member discussion – Megan Corcoran\nSwitching Update – Megan Corcoran\nRegulatory Training – Steve Kerr\nRegulatory updates – Electronic communication code \, Online safety\, The telecom access review and fibre descriptor – Stef Norman\nAOB\n\n  URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-24th-april-2024/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240327T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T150246Z CREATED:20240111T100441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T150246Z UID:10829-1711548000-1711551600@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 27th March 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda\n \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nSpotlight: OTS and switching – TBC\nIndustry and Consultation Update – Stefanie Norman\, FCS\nAOB\n\n  URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-27th-march-2024/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240306 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240308 DTSTAMP:20240703T093020Z CREATED:20240226T150352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240703T093020Z UID:10970-1709683200-1709855999@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:BAPCO Annual Event DESCRIPTION:The BAPCO Annual Event offers an unparalleled opportunity to discover the latest equipment and systems\, gain insights and knowledge that directly impact your day-to-day role and network with like-minded individuals. \nWith a proven track record of delivering value\, BAPCO has cemented its place as the must attend industry event with 94% of visitors saying that the event is important to their business and a further 98% of visitors said they will return in 2024. \nwww.bapco-show.co.uk URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/bapco-annual-event/ LOCATION:Coventry Building Society Arena\, Coventry Building Society Arena\, Coventry\, CV6 6GE\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:External Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Leaderboard_720x90px.gif END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240228T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T150359Z CREATED:20240111T100337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T150359Z UID:10828-1709128800-1709132400@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 28th February 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda\n \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nSpotlight: Move to All IP and exchange Closure – Juliette Scott\, Openreach\nIndustry and Consultation Update – Stefanie Norman\, FCS\nAOB\n\n  URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-28th-february-2024/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240131T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240131T140000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152637Z CREATED:20240104T162619Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152637Z UID:10820-1706706000-1706709600@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 31st January 2024 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda\n \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nOpenreach FTTP Escalation Transformation Programme – Dan Corker\, Openreach\nNew Telecare Process – Gordon Cannon\, Openreach\nOTS Launch Delayed – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nIndustry and Consultation Update – Stefanie Norman\, FCS\nAOB\n\n  \n  URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-31st-january-2024/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231206T150000 DTSTAMP:20240702T163323Z CREATED:20230815T115606Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T163323Z UID:10031-1701871200-1701874800@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 6th of December 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda  \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nRegulatory and Consultation update – Stef Norman\, FCS\nChanges to Number Porting – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nRemoval of NoT + Process – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nLook to the Year ahead – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nAOB URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-10/ LOCATION:Remote Teams Call CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231129T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T153014Z CREATED:20230815T115418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T153014Z UID:10029-1701266400-1701270000@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 29th November 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda  \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nDirect end user contact – Jonathan Donnelly\, Openreach\nOpenreach view of service (Ethernet) – Marc Sinot\, Openreach\nRegulatory and consultation update – Stef Norman\, FCS\nNumber Porting – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nFuture CSP content – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nAOB\n\n  URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-9/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20231016 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231018 DTSTAMP:20231129T162602Z CREATED:20230809T114248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231129T162602Z UID:9871-1697414400-1697587199@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:FCS Comex 2023 DESCRIPTION:We’re delighted to announce the launch of our brand new event –\nFCS Comex 2023!\nTaking place at the Telford International Centre on the 16th & 17th October 2023 this will be the first FCS event that encompasses all areas of our community – whether you’re a Communication Service Provider\, an Installer or you work in Business Radio this event is for you! \nREGISTRATION NOW OPEN!\nThis event is FREE to attend\, simply register your place by clicking the link below:\n \n  \n  \n \nWhat to expect!\n– This will be the largest FCS event to date bringing all sectors together\n– The exhibition will include the latest products and services for you to interact with\n– Conferences sessions will be themed by topic ensuring there’s something for everyone\n– Get hands on with our interactive workshops\, allowing you to get up close\, run scenarios and gain vital insight\n– Hear from the industries leading experts in our plenary theatre\n– Plenty of networking opportunities including a black tie Gala Dinner. \nWhy should I attend? \nComms Service Providers – Expect hugely relevant content covering the commercial\, regulatory and technology landscapes which will impact your business over the next 2-3 years. PLUS the opportunity to meet and network with the wider comms community\, beyond the ‘usual suspects’ of Telecoms and IT resellers and suppliers.\nAimed at: Business owners/directors\, CEO’s and sales leaders from business telecoms and IT service providers. \nBusiness Radio – This is a unique opportunity for those working in the business radio sector to meet together for the first time in some years and gain insights from each other and from the exhibitors. A prime opportunity for seeing what has become available that will support business into the future\, what challenges can be expected and how they might be met and to learn what the FCS can do to help. PLUS with the recent update of the Business Radio Site Engineering code of practice (FCS1331:2022) being announced now is a crucial time to ensure you are up to date on all legislation.\nAimed at: Managing directors\, CEOs\, technical heads for the company\, chief engineers\, sales leaders and consultants \nInstallers – With the recent release of FCS1362:2022 Code of Practice\, the event will be a prime time to attend for updates and the latest guidance. We also have significant interest in running some sessions on the state of the vehicle after-market and an update on the ESN project and the opportunities it creates for installers. PLUS view the latest products\, clothing\, PPE and components in the exhibition as well as the latest developments in the FITAS scheme.\nAimed at: Company owners\, CEO’s\, team leaders\, managers\, installers \nVenue\nThe conference is taking place at the fantastic Telford International Conference Centre\, located only 50 min drive from Birmingham and  minutes from Telford Rail Station. \n \nSponsoring and Exhibiting\nWe have a number of exhibition and sponsorship packages available to suit all budgets. \nDownload full prospectus by clicking the image\, stands are available on a first come first serve basis. Contact Jenny Lowrey\, jlowrey@fcs.org.uk or call 020 7186 5432 for more information. \nWhy your company should be there:  \nThis will be the first FCS event that encompasses all areas of our community – whether you supply to communication service providers\, installers or those in the business radio sector\, this event is for you! \nNetworking has been and will remain a key component of our event. Exhibitors need to know what the key concerns of their customer base are and FCS Comex allows you to do that in a relaxed and friendly environment. \nThis unique event provides\, not only a platform for your sales team to touch base with current customers and meet new ones\, but also allows you to browse for your own suppliers\, make cross-industry connections and build relationships that will strenthen your business for years to come – all under one roof! \nThe gala dinner enables those longer relationship-building conversations to be had\, with the opportunity to extend hospitality to selected customers. Workshop and plenary talks allow you to talk directly to your audience\, demonstrate your latest products and gain valuable face time with potential customers. URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/fcs-comex-2023/ LOCATION:Telford Conference Centre CATEGORIES:Business Radio,CSP,FCS events,FITAS Events,Installers Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Comex-banner-700w.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230927T140000 DTSTAMP:20240702T164030Z CREATED:20230822T104052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T164030Z UID:10065-1695819600-1695823200@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 27th September 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda  \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nOpenreach Service Update -Eifion Lloyd Openreach\nSwitching Update – Megan Corcoran\nRegulatory and consultation update – Megan Corcoran\nFCS Comex Event – Megan Corcoran\nAOB URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-12/ LOCATION:Remote Teams Call CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230922 DTSTAMP:20240702T161158Z CREATED:20230809T114240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T161158Z UID:9866-1695168000-1695340799@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:Connected Britain 2023 DESCRIPTION:Connected Britain is the UK’s most important connectivity event\, bringing together the leaders driving Britain’s digital economy. \nThe UK’s connectivity market has never been more exciting. Investment in communications infrastructure is at an all-time high. The market is more competitive than ever. Technology innovation is taking place at a rapid pace. Exciting new partnerships are constantly being developed. \nWhat does the UK’s connected future look like? What are the opportunities for businesses\, communities and individuals across the UK? Find out at Connected Britain 2023 – the UK’s most exciting digital economy event. \nhttps://www.terrapinn.com/conference/connected-britain/index.stm URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/connected-britain-2023/ LOCATION:ExCeL\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL CATEGORIES:External Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/connected-britain-square.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230830T150000 DTSTAMP:20240702T163831Z CREATED:20230822T103937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T163831Z UID:10064-1693404000-1693407600@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 30th August 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda\n \n\nWelcome and introduction – Steve Kerr\, FCS\nOpenreach Service update – Annabelle Purchase\, Openreach\nProve Telecare secondary SVR – Gordon Cannon\, Openreach\nRegulatory and consultation update – Steve Kerr and Megan Corcoran\nFCS Comex Event – Megan Corcoran and Jenny Lowrey\nAOB\n\n  URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-11/ LOCATION:Remote Teams Call CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230726T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152524Z CREATED:20230809T114238Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152524Z UID:9864-1690380000-1690383600@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 26th July 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and \nGovernment consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda   \n\nWelcome and introduction – Steve Kerr\, FCS\nService Update and Q&A – Chris Herbert\,Customer Service Director\,Openreach\nWorking Session – FTTP business journey on FTTP Direct End Customer Contact\nRegulatory Updates – Steve Kerr and Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nFCS Comex 2023 Event – Steve Kerr and Megan Corcoran\, FCS\nAOB URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-3/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230628T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152803Z CREATED:20230809T114239Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152803Z UID:9865-1687960800-1687964400@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 28th June 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and \nGovernment consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda \n\nWelcome and introduction – Steve Kerr FCS\nSpotlight on The Move to All IP – Juliette Scott\, Openreach\nDirect End Customer Contact – Jonathan Connolly\, Openreach\nRegulatory & Industry Updates – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran\nFCS Comex 2023 Event – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran\nAOB URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-5/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230504T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152704Z CREATED:20230809T113316Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152704Z UID:9831-1683208800-1683212400@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 4th May 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and \nGovernment consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda TBC URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-4/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230426T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T150134Z CREATED:20230809T105719Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T150134Z UID:9794-1682517600-1682521200@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 26th April 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and \nGovernment consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda \n\nWelcome and introduction – Megan Corcoran FCS\nReimagining FTTP Appointing – Eifion Lloyd Openreach\nOpenreach Service Surgery – Jay Hutchinson and Stephen White\nAll IP Update – Nicola Saunders\nRegulatory & Industry Updates – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran.\nFCS Comex 2023 Event – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230405T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152906Z CREATED:20230809T114244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152906Z UID:9868-1680703200-1680706800@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 5th April 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and \nGovernment consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot. \nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details \nAgenda TBC URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-6/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230329 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230331 DTSTAMP:20240702T155927Z CREATED:20230809T114246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T155927Z UID:9869-1680048000-1680220799@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:Channel Live 2023 DESCRIPTION:We are exhibiting at the Channel Live Conference\, the UK’s largest ICT Channel event\, at the Birmingham NEC on 29th & 30th March. \nFCS CEO Itret Latif will also be part of a panel discussion discussing Switching. \nFor more information about the event and to register visit: \nhttps://www.channel-live.co.uk/welcome \nAny members who would like to take the opportunity to meet with us while we are there\, please contact us on: fcs@fcs.org.uk URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/channel-live-2023/ LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:CSP,External Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230222T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T153035Z CREATED:20230809T105717Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T153035Z UID:9790-1677074400-1677078000@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 22nd February 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot.\nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details\nAgenda \n\nOpenreach Service Update – Chris Herbert\, Openreach\nWLR Withdrawal/All IP Update – Lizzie Somerton and Nina Craxton\, Openreach\nSwitching Update – Megan Corcoran\nRegulatory Updates – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230125T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152925Z CREATED:20230809T114248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152925Z UID:9870-1674655200-1674658800@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 25th January 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot.\nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details\nAgenda \n\nOpenreach Service update & Workstack Recovery – Chris Herbert\, Openreach\nDirect End Customer Contact by Openreach\, End Customer Conversations – Openreach\nOpenreach Service Surgery – Rebecca Jones.\nRegulatory & Industry Updates – Steve Kerr/Megan Corcoran. URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-7/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221207T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221207T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T152945Z CREATED:20230809T114305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T152945Z UID:9877-1670421600-1670425200@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:CSP Monthly Meeting 6th December 2023 DESCRIPTION:The Communications Service Provider group of the FCS meets on a monthly basis to discuss and share feedback on current issues arising from Openreach changes\, Ofcom regulations and Government consultations. Openreach representatives are invited to contribute as required and the face to face meetings include a regular Openreach feedback slot.\nTo register: Please email fcs@fcs.org.uk who will confirm dial in details\nAgenda \n\nOpenreach Recovery Plan\nOpenreach Service Surgery\nOTS and Business Switching Update\nConsultation update\nTelecom Security Framework latest URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/csp-monthly-meeting-8/ CATEGORIES:CSP,FCS events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221116 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221117 DTSTAMP:20231121T130134Z CREATED:20230809T114302Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231121T130134Z UID:9874-1668556800-1668643199@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:INCA Conference 2022 DESCRIPTION:FCS CEO Itret Latif is part of the judging panel for the INCA awards for more information on the awards click here. To view information on the INCA conference click here. URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/inca-conference-2022/ CATEGORIES:External Events END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221012T150000 DTSTAMP:20240119T153315Z CREATED:20230809T114249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240119T153315Z UID:9873-1665583200-1665586800@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:FCS AGM 2022 DESCRIPTION:NOTICE IS HERBY GIVEN THAT the 2022 Annual General Meeting of the Federation of Communication Services Ltd will take place electronically at 14:00 on 12th October 2022.\nThis is a members only event\, please visit the members area here for more information.\nIf you have any queries on the arrangements for this year’s AGM\, please contact us at fcs@fcs.org.uk URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/fcs-agm-2022/ CATEGORIES:Business Radio,CSP,Installers Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/AGM-banner.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220920 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220922 DTSTAMP:20240702T161801Z CREATED:20230809T114303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T161801Z UID:9875-1663632000-1663804799@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:Connected Britain Awards DESCRIPTION:Connected Britain is the UK’s most important connectivity event\, bringing together the leaders shaping Britain’s digital future. \nThe event remains the best place to understand the technology\, regulation\, and investment environment for the rollout of next generation networks in the UK\, as well as to meet with all the leaders in the space. \nConnectivity is the cornerstone of economic growth and recovery. That’s why Connected Britain 2022 will continue to evolve and explore how next generation broadband technologies\, especially fibre and 5G\, are enabling exciting new opportunities for industry verticals\, businesses\, communities\, and individuals. \nConnected Britain has become a critical meeting place for buyers and sellers across the UK’s connectivity value chain. In 2021 up to 2\,200 connectivity professionals attended Connected Britain\, and we are building an even bigger and better show for 2022. URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/connected-britain-awards/ LOCATION:ExCeL\, Royal Victoria Dock\, 1 Western Gateway\, London\, E16 1XL CATEGORIES:External Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/Connected-Britain-Logo-8.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220427 DTSTAMP:20240702T161752Z CREATED:20230809T114304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T161752Z UID:9876-1650844800-1651017599@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:Connected North 2022 DESCRIPTION:Connected North 2022 launches in Manchester this April \nConnectivity is key for economic and social prosperity and as such delivering next-generation networks in every corner of the UK is essential. Launched as a sister event to Connected \nBritain\, Connected North will bring together 60 speakers and 500 attendees and will provide an opportunity for the region’s connectivity leaders to come together and explore the most important \nregional issues around enabling the North’s connected future. \nManchester Central\, Manchester on 25th and 26th April 2022 \nwww.terrapinn.com/conference/connected-north URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/connected-north-2022/ LOCATION:Manchester Central\, Manchester Central\, Windmill St\, Manchester\, M2 3GX\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:External Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Standard-Logo-0189-Connected-North-Logo-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220330 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220401 DTSTAMP:20240702T155425Z CREATED:20230809T114306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T155425Z UID:9878-1648598400-1648771199@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:Channel Live 2022 DESCRIPTION:Channel Live\, the UK’s largest ICT Channel event\, returns to the NEC over 30-31 March 2022. Channel Live connects IT resellers\, MSPs and Channel partners face-to-face with vendors\, distributors\, service providers and expert speakers from across the sector – all together\, all for free. \nChannel Live 2022 features its biggest ever conference programme\, carefully curated to keep you abreast of the latest issues impacting the Channel and provide practical business advice. Over 40 presentations and panel discussions are categorised around four key themes: Business\, People\, Technology and Skills. \nThe exhibition hall presents high level networking opportunities as visitors source the latest technologies and products to add to their portfolios and discuss margin opportunities with a host of key exhibitors to the sector. \nWhether you’re looking to expand your portfolio and integrate new technologies\, or seeking new partners and business opportunities\, Channel Live is the destination for you.\n30-21 March 2022 | NEC\, Birmingham \nwww.channel-live.co.uk URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/channel-live-2022/ LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:External Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/1080x617_CL_Linkedin-Advert.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20211125T160000 DTSTAMP:20240702T160724Z CREATED:20230809T114319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240702T160724Z UID:9880-1637845200-1637856000@www.fcs.org.uk SUMMARY:Comms Provider 2021 DESCRIPTION:‘Preparing for the All-IP Future’ \nFCS Comms Provider 2021 – Event Presentations\nFCS Comms Provider 2021 – Event Recording \n25th November 2021\, 1.00pm – 4.00pmVirtual Conference \nThis year’s FCS Comms Provider is a ‘must attend’ event for our CP members who wish to understand more as they consider key aspects of the industry move towards an All-IP world and the impact on their own business model. The opportunity for members to hear from top-level speakers\, providing real ‘big picture’ perspectives\, is unique amongst trade bodies in the industry.Our agenda is structured into the three sessions detailed below.\nRegulatory Environment in the All IP WorldThe first section of our FCS Comms Provider event focuses on the Regulation and Legal environment in the new All-IP world.There are many changes for Communication Providers such as the new EECC regulatory requirements\, which include major changes to Fixed Voice and Broadband switching. There are still many unanswered questions\, such as what will happen in the business market with regards to switching\, now that Ofcom have announced the switching regulation change is for residential consumers only. This will still impact the business market\, and resellers will need to understand those impacts. We will have speakers from Ofcom and the OTA discussing some of the key new regulations in this section of the event agenda.\nWe also have a new Telecoms Security Bill going through parliament\,  which will impact our members and we have Will Jones from the DCMS discussing the bill and Danny Preiskel from Prieskels & Co to talk about the Legal impacts on our members.\nConfirmed speakers:• Brian Potterill and Elisa Pruvost\, Ofcom  • William Jones\, DCMS• David Halliday\, OTA2  • Danny Preiskel\, Preiskel & Co\nFor more information on our speakers\, please click here.________________________________________\nAll IP Building BlocksThe second section of our event agenda focusses on the infrastructure building blocks CPs will need to move to All-IP. We have presentations from Openreach\, BT Enterprise\, Gamma and DWS. This section will focus on what these operators are offering and what challenges they envisage in the move to all IP.\nConfirmed speakers:• James Lilley\, Openreach  • Steve Blackshaw\, BT Wholesale  • Lee Turner\, Gamma• Alex Mawson\, DWS  • Matt Walker\, City Fibre\nFor more information on our speakers\, please click here.________________________________________\nThe All IP FutureThe final section of our event agenda explores a strategic view of the future of the All-IP world and key aspects that members need to consider.\nWe will examine our FCS All-IP ‘White Paper’ and discuss the different ideas around numbering/porting and switching\, together with the key governance requirements. We have strategic presentations from OTA2\, VX Fiber and Cartesian as well as FCS leads.\nConfirmed speakers:• Richard Watts\, VX Fiber  • Dave Dadds and Martyn King\, FCS  • Michael Dargue\, Cartesian\nFor more information on our speakers\, please click here. \nSession 1: Regulatory Environment in the All IP World \nBrian Potterill\, Director of Mobile Network Strategy\, Ofcom\nBrian Potterill is Director of Mobile Network Strategy at Ofcom. During his time at Ofcom he has been responsible for Ofcom’s policy on copper retirement (as part of the wider WFTMR) and for the Wholesale Voice Market Review\, both of which play an important role in shaping conditions for the move to All-IP. \nWilliam Jones\, Policy Advisor\, DCMS\nWilliam works in the telecoms security policy team within DCMS\, focussing on the development of the new telecoms security framework\, as introduced by the recent Telecoms Security Bill. Prior to DCMS he spent time working as an economist at HMT and also had a stint creating\, and running\, a start-up business. \nDavid Halliday\, Office of Telecommunications Adjudicator\, OTA2David was appointed by Ofcom as the Office of Telecommunications Adjudicator in April\, having been part of the OTA2 since 2009. Most recently David has led the OTA2 team to tackle the challenges of PIA introduction\, All-IP (including proposed PSTN closure & Fibre rollout)\, EECC Switching Options\,  Ethernet transformation and a number of best practice guides for industry. Previously David held a number of senior management positions and directorships in telecoms and IT companies both nationally and internationally \nDanny Preiskel\, Senior Partner\, Preiskel & CoDaniel is a co-founder of Preiskel & Co and has well over 20 years’ experience working in the telecoms\, media and technology sectors\, advising across the globe. He was recently ranked as one of only 7 Telecoms Global Thought Leaders by WhosWholegal who also ranked him as a Data Thought Leader.\nHe is particularly recognised for his international commercial and regulatory work in the telecoms sector as a whole.  Daniel leads an international team providing telecoms regulatory\, commercial and corporate advice to telecoms clients across the globe. Preiskel & Co have recently been awarded Communications Law Firm of the Year 2021\, England at the The Lawyer Awards 2021. \nSession 2: All IP Building Blocks \nJames Lilley\, Director\, Managed Customer Migrations\, Openreach\nJames leads for Openreach on the migration of over 14m lines from copper to All IP. He has over 15 years’ experience working closely with Communication Provider customers across both Openreach and the wider BT Group. \nSteve Blackshaw\, All IP Programme Manager\, BT Wholesale\nSteve Blackshaw manages the All IP Engagement Programme for BT Wholesale\, shaping\, selling and delivering their most complex IP services across the enterprise market to drive legacy migrations. Formerly a Director of Services & Consulting Portfolio with Nokia and previously a consultant for Alcatel-Lucent and Fujitsu\, with over 25 years services experience\, and 18 years related directly to the telecoms sector.\nSteve has a wide experience gained within UK\, European and Global Multinational customers\, having helped major telecoms companies transform to IP networks. Steve has structured and delivered on the largest IP Transformation programmes across the world\, and brings a unique global perspective in moving to Digital Britain. \nLee Turner\, Head of Industry Engagement & Regulatory Affairs\, Gamma \nAlex Mawson\, Product Director\, Connectivity & Voice Portfolios\, DWS\nAlex Mawson is the Product Director for the Connectivity and Voice Portfolios at Digital Wholesale Solutions. With over 20 years’ experience in the telecoms industry\, Alex with the assistance of dedicated teams at DWS have been actively involved with industry in the PSTN Switch off programme and the transition to ALL IP. By working closely with their partner community and with their extensive experience in delivering b2b services and solutions\, DWS are now taking their partners and customers on the transition to ALL IP. \nMatt Walker\, Director of Customer Delivery and Assurance\, City Fibre\nMatthew is an experienced operational leader and innovator with over 24 years’ experience in the Telecoms sector. As CityFibre’s Director of Customer Delivery and Assurance he leads a team responsible for the company’s end-to-end customer connection experience. In this role Matthew is passionate about how data\, insight and people excellence can be combined to achieve ever-improving service outcomes. \nSession 3: The All IP Future \nRichard Watts\, UK Country Manager\, VXFiber\nRichard is the UK Country Manager of the Swedish owned Fibre Investor / Operator\, VXFiber. By bringing VX to the UK\, Richard aims to break the traditions of the Telecoms industry through a model of Gigabit Full Fibre offering services via a fully automated Open Access neutral host platform. This allows subscribers to order multiple services from various providers all from the same online platform. VX Fiber launched into the UK in 2018 with Networks in central London\, Stoke-on-Trent but are now in a further 6 locations across the UK. As a global business\, VX Fiber has over 230\,000 active users in South Africa\, Germany\, Austria\, Belgium and the Far East. \nDave Dadds\, CEO\, DRD Communications Ltd\, Chair of FCS\nAs CEO of what was originally a Telecoms Reseller business and today 35 years later is a B2B Cloud Applications and enablement business and Chair of the FCS\, Dave has experience and insight in to both the commercial and regulatory environments we operate in today both within the UK and International markets\nA happily married man\, with children spanning 30+ years Dave is as busy today as ever with work and play (Golf)! \nMartyn King\, Managing Director\, Nexbridge Communications Ltd\nMartyn is an experienced senior operations professional with almost 40 years of telecommunications experience\, including an extensive background in VoIP and PSTN telephone switching\, transmission\, network management and submarine cable systems. He has held director positions in a number of UK ICT companies\, and has implemented business wide VoIP strategies for leading telecommunications businesses. \nMichael Dargue\, Vice President\, Cartesian\nMichael Dargue is Vice President at Cartesian\, a business and technology consulting firm working exclusively in the communications sector. He leads Cartesian’s strategy team in Europe and advises clients on market opportunities\, network investment and go-to-market planning. Prior to joining Cartesian\, Michael led Colt’s European network architecture team. Outside of work\, he likes to spend time in the mountains and he’s a keen ultra-runner.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n The event will run from 1pm – 4pm  |  This event is FREE to attend URL:https://www.fcs.org.uk/event/comms-provider-2021/ LOCATION:NEC\, National Exhibition Centre Pendigo Way\, Marston Green\, Birmingham\, B40 1NT\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:External Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.fcs.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/FCS-Comms-Provider-Event-.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR