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26th September 2018, Podgorica, Montenegro

Rectorate of University of Montenegro. Address is: 2 Cetinjska, Podgorica


Business Models for Western Balkan NREN.

Objective: To compare business models of different NRENs in Europe, to examine strategies for sustainability and to develop awareness and knowledge of business models in general.


Image Modified        Agenda - Wednesday, 26th September 2018

TimePresentations
10:00-11:304 x 20 minute presentations (ARNES, GRNET, DFN, CARNET)
11:30-11:45Tea and coffee break
11:45-13:003 x 20 minute presentation from WB NRENs (RASH, MREN, BREN)
13:00-14:00Lunch
14:00-15:15

1 x 20 minute presentation from WB NREN (MARNET) + group breakout discussions.

Results of group breakout session work

Topic 1: Governance & Organisation (“pain points”)

-    What are the issues with NRENs current structures

-    What is the ideal structure?

-    How to deal with employment of IT specialists in State agencies (low salary issues)

Topic 2: Business models and building the network

-    What are the issues with NRENs 1. Business model 2. Financing

-    Cashflow

-    Long-term investment

-    Revenue sources

-    What would be the ideal Revenue/Business model?

15:15-15:30

Wrap up/ recommendations and next steps

15:30-15:45Tea and coffee break