Abstract: The Large Hardron Collider at CERN is one of the world's largest and most complex scientic instruments. The presentation will provide an overview of supporting network activities, comments on how they may evlove in the future and the possible socio-economic impacts of the technological changes and opportunities for large science projects.

David is the Communications Systems and Network Group Leader at CERN.

For background information see http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2005/11/29/213220/cern-lays-foundations-for-next-generation-internet-with-intercontinental-10-gig.htm