overview
"85% of senior execs said the current telco business model will no longer deliver growth." Telco 2.0 Survey, November 2008
Part of the Telco 2.0™ Initiative, the Telco 2.0 Executive Brainstorm series helps players in the Telecoms, Media and Technology sector investigate new business models at the intersection of content, communications, connectivity and commerce.
The brainstorms are run every 6 months (Spring and Autumn) in EMEA. We also run annual events for the Americas and will be launching an APAC event in 2011. They are large-scale interactive problem-solving events for up to 300 international executives, designed and facilitated by senior industry consultants from STL Partners, using its unique 'Mindshare™ ' process.
They incorporate new research and real-time market analysis to stimulate new ideas around: End-User needs, Service Portfolios, and Technology requirements.
They are supported by an advisory board made up of senior representatives from across the value chain - leading practitioners from investment banks, VC's, incumbent operators (fixed, mobile, cablecos, ISPs), internet players, media owners, disruptive start-ups, research labs, government bodies, vendors, consultancies, and regulators.
The first Telco 2.0 Executive Brainstorm was held in London on 4-5 October 2006, with representatives from 42 different Operators and Service Providers and 35 partner and investor organisations. We are continually improving the format and, as a result, the event has grown in size and stature.
The most recent EMEA event was on 28-29 April 2010 in London, UK.
The most recent Americas event was on 9-10 December 2009 in Orlando, USA.
"A breath of fresh air after all the traditional (and traditionally boring) conferences." Marketing Director, Major Operator
"[‘Mindshare’] is excellent… more intimate than the larger shows, an opportunity to have a real conversation with the audience." Vice President, Major Media Company
"truly different..." Chief Telecoms Analyst, Investment Bank
"The [‘Mindshare’] approach created much better interactive discussions than other conferences I have been to. Also, due to the pre-screening, the speakers were all of a higher standard than most other conferences." SVP, Major Operator
"Telco 2.0 isn't a conference. It's an ongoing conversation... a brainstorming process." John Woodget, Global Director, Telecoms Sector, Intel Corporation