Communications Review 2026
Join senior in-house counsel and senior executives from across the telecoms sector for a focused look at what is coming next – and what you need to do now.
This year we are going to focus on how telecoms providers can future‑proof their networks and services amid rapid technological and regulatory change, with practical, business-focused insights from industry speakers and our specialist telecoms team.
Veronica Costantini: Keynote speaker
Veronica Costantini is Legal & Regulatory Director, International & Business Expansion at Colt Technology Services. With over 20 years’ international experience across the energy, technology and digital infrastructure sectors, she advises on complex legal, regulatory and governance issues in fast-evolving markets. She has particular expertise in telecoms, data governance, AI and cybersecurity. Veronica works closely with the business in shaping and executing the regulatory strategy for the EMEA region.
Alessandro Galtieri: Keynote speaker
Alessandro Galtieri is Deputy General Counsel, VP Corporate and Regulatory Affairs, and Group Data Protection Officer at Colt Technology Services. He leads Colt’s global approach to corporate governance, regulatory affairs and privacy, with a particular focus on data protection and cybersecurity in complex, technology-driven environments. Alessandro works closely with business leaders and regulators to shape and implement practical, forward-looking compliance and risk management strategies.
What to expect:
Guest speakers Veronica Costantini and Alessandro Galtieri from Colt Technology Services will share their insights on how to build your cyber resilience, prepare for and manage security incidents, and engage effectively with regulators.
Agenda:
| Topic | Speakers |
Telecoms roundup What's going to happen in 2026? | Jon Fell, Eleanor Williams |
In Conversation with Colt A fireside chat with Colt about best practice in cyber incident avoidance and response. | Veronica Constantini (Legal & Regulatory Director - International & Business Expansions), Alessandro Galtieri (Deputy General Counsel, VP Corporate Law, Regulatory and Government Affairs) from Colt Technology Services, Charlie Wedin |
Cybersecurity in telecoms: new rules, new risks, new role for legal A whistle‑stop tour of upcoming cyber regulation affecting the telecoms sector and how in-house legal may need to respond. | Jonathan McDonald |
| Coffee break | – |
From compliance risk to competitive advantage: agentic AI in telecoms How Agentic AI is reshaping risk management in telecoms. | John Buyers |
Telecoms regulation in focus: priorities, enforcement and upcoming changes A practical update on UK telecoms regulation priorities and the key regulatory changes on the horizon for telecoms providers. | Matt Suter, Hannah Drew |
Electronic Communications Code: The latest case law A whistle-stop tour of the current trends from recent decisions. | Emily Van Schalkwyk, Michael Smart |
| Closing remarks, networking and drinks | All |