Issues will be explored such as NGA deployment and universal broadband amidst the current economic climate. With the EU Digital Agenda to affect the economic performance of the European Union both in terms of GDP growth and productivity, this event will provide a platform for debate for exploring the challenges in creating a EU broadband strategy for a modern ICT-enabled society, including digital inclusion strategies. It will also explore innovation for future services and real-life applications and case studies.Panellists and speakers will address the following issues: * Regulating Next Generation Access * NGN rollout: Progress to date * Convergence on NGNs: Innovation for future services * Competition and investment * The role of mobile broadbandoss Europe, through real-life case studies