UK Hamfest Cancelled 2021

It is with much regret that the organisers of the National Hamfest have decided to postpone the event planned for 24 and 25 September 2021 until September 2022.

A number of factors have made the organisation of the event impossible to predict this year.

At this point the organisers cannot reliably commit to successfully and safely holding an event that takes upwards of three months continuous effort to organise.

The organisers not only wish to act in a responsible way towards the large team of volunteers who staff the event and make it possible every year, but also the visitors and the partner organisations, all of whom make the event such a success each year.

The organisers are looking forward to more certainty in 2022 and welcoming you to the event in September next year.

New Ofcom Chief Technology Officer - Sachin Jogia

Ofcom has appointed Sachin Jogia from Amazon as its new Chief Technology Officer.

Sachin Jogia will join Ofcom, the UK’s communications regulator, as Chief Technology Officer (CTO) in October after nine years at Amazon, where he is currently the General Manager for Alexa Smart Home International – overseeing development of the company’s voice-activated services. A highly experienced product and technology leader, Sachin has also held senior technology roles at AOL and advertising.com.

As Chief Technology Officer, Sachin will lead Ofcom’s work to support innovation across the sectors we regulate including broadcasting, telecoms, wireless services and post. He joins as Ofcom is set to receive new powers to help keep people safe online through the Online Safety Bill, while the Telecoms Security Bill will also extend its security responsibilities.