Event

Net Neutrality – A realistic dream or an expired reality?

9 November 2012, 5:30pm

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Net Neutrality – A realistic dream or an expired reality?

Cambridge University Science and Policy Exchange

Venue: Trinity Hall Lecture Theatre

5:30pm- 7:00pm 9th November 2012

Net Neutrality is a principle that advocates no restrictions on consumers' access to the Internet. This
roundtable discussion will outline the challenges and demands on Internet service providers, content
providers and policy makers relating to this increasingly important topic. The speakers will explore
whether net neutrality actually ever really existed and discuss the ramifications of its (theoretical) end.

Hosted by Professor Jon Crowcroft, Marconi Professor of Communications Systems, Computer Laboratory, University of Cambridge.

Speakers

Matias Attwell, Director of Social and Mobile Media of Terra Latinoamérica

Nico Perez, Co-founder of Mixcloud, an award winning UK Internet radio startup; Young Advisor to EU Commission Vice President Kroes

Pablo Rodriguez, Research Director and Head of the Barcelona Lab at Telefonica Digital

Registration

To register your place at this event, please click here.

Professor Jon Crowcroft

Department of Computer Science and Technology, University of Cambridge