Lighting Live Annual Conference 2025 | Speakers Spotlight ‘Ben Hiscott'
Ben Hiscott is the National Accounts Manager at CU Phosco.
Ben joined CU Phosco in February 2024, bringing over 15 years of expertise in the lighting industry and a focus on the structures sector. A founding member of the ILP Young Lighting Professionals (YLP), Ben is also an active participant in the Highway Electrical Association’s Next Gen group, where he collaborates with fellow professionals advancing the future of the highway sector.
In his role at CU Phosco, Ben develops key accounts and manages relationships with major stakeholders across the UK, with a particular emphasis on specialised products and projects. Beyond his professional life, Ben enjoys quality time with his family and often takes his daughter horse-riding, a shared passion.
Ben's paper is titled 'Lessons Learned from Deploying Smart Poles'.
Building on CU Phosco’s global experience in deploying smart poles and enhancing mobile networks, Ben Hiscott will share practical insights for local authorities looking to take a lead in shaping 5G deployment and mobile network densification.
Drawing from real-world projects, such as the Connected Urban solution in Würzburg, Germany, the presentation will outline strategies that empower local authorities to maximise community connectivity, reduce street-level clutter, and open up new revenue streams.
Key Learning Points:
• Monetising municipal assets: Discover how to generate revenue by offering prime municipal locations for telecommunications infrastructure, creating opportunities for local authorities to enhance their financial resources while benefiting the public.
• How to attract Mobile Network Operators (MNOs): Understand what MNOs look for in street-level assets, from technical requirements to preferred features, to increase the appeal of your assets for network densification.
• How to identify the right locations: Learn how to pinpoint the best locations for smart pole installations, ensuring effective network coverage and making high-priority areas more connected and convenient for residents and businesses. This session will equip attendees with actionable strategies and practical examples to support effective smart pole integration, providing a pathway for local authorities to improve connectivity, manage urban aesthetics, and leverage revenue potential.
Lighting Live Annual Conference takes place 18th – 19th June 2025
Thank you to our Event Partner: Street Lighting Supplies & Co. Ltd
Thank you to our Headline Sponsors: Charles Endirect | Orange Tek | Urbis Schréder | C.U. Phosco | Signify | Lucy Zodion
