Wednesday 15 April | 15:00 – 17:15 | The Bradfield Centre
This event explores how politics and technology have shaped one another over the past two centuries. Steve Unger, former CW Board Chairman, will show how governments responded to transformational communications networks, from early visual telegraphs to today’s digital infrastructure, and why these patterns still matter in the age of AI.
Drawing from his book ‘From Beacon Fires to Fibre Broadband: A History of Innovation, Enterprise and Regulation’, Steve highlights how different nations took different paths in regulation, competition, and sovereignty, offering valuable lessons for current policy debates.
Hosted by The Bradfield Centre and organised by the CW Wireless Heritage SIG.
Why attend
- Understand the historical context behind today’s tech policy debates
- Learn from a mix of regulatory, technical, and entrepreneurial experience
- Explore how past interventions inform decisions around AI, 5G and future networks
- Connect with heritage and industry professionals
Who should attend
Technology policy professionals, telecoms executives, regulatory specialists, network leaders, historians of technology, and anyone interested in how political decisions shape communications networks.
Member networking event
CW members are invited to a separate members‑only networking session from 17:30 to 20:00 at the same venue. Registration required.
More information and registration: https://link.cambridgewireless.co.uk/the-politics-of-technology
Free for Members | £30 + VAT for Non‑Members
