Paul Lee

Partner and Global Head of TMT Research, Deloitte LLP

Paul Lee is a UK Partner and the Global Head of Research for the technology, media, and telecommunications (“TMT”) industry at Deloitte.

Paul has held research roles in the technology, media and technology sector since 1993, and every year advises hundreds of clients globally on how to capitalise on emerging trends and business models. He authors the annual Predictions for TMT and the Digital Consumer Trends reports which provide key insights and recommendations on how to navigate the ever-changing digital landscape.

Paul speaks frequently at major industry and business conferences, and his views have featured frequently in major media, including a column in Financial Times. He has also provided evidence to various committees, including the House of Lords’ Communications and Digital Committee. He formerly worked at Gartner, Ovum and IBM.

Dean Bubley

Director, Disruptive Analysis Ltd. Network Technology & Futures Analyst / Consultant

Dean Bubley (@disruptivedean) is the founder of Disruptive Analysis, an independent technology industry analyst and consulting firm based in London. An outspoken analyst & futurist with over 25 years’ experience, he specialises in wireless / telecoms fields, with an eye on the broader technological, governmental and societal contexts. He is one of the leading market observers and forecasters covering 5G/6G, Wi-Fi, FTTX, edge/cloud compute, enterprise private networks, IoT, and policy issues including spectrum, competition and broadband wholesale. He is known as a contrarian and visionary, often with challenging opinions that go against industry consensus. Speaking at over 30 conferences and other events per year, and quoted by publications such as The Economist, FT & Wall Street Journal, he is an authority and provocateur. He regularly appears in technology industry videos, podcasts and blogs. Mr Bubley was formerly an equity analyst, covering communications stocks, with the UK arm of investment bank Robert W. Baird. Prior to that, he spent eight years at UK research firm Datamonitor, where he co-founded the company's Technology business, managed the Internet & Networking area and custom consulting operations, with roles of Chief Analyst & Director of Consulting. He holds a BA in Physics from Keble College, Oxford University.