Connected After Hours: The Official Afterparty

This year at Connected Britain 2026, networking doesn’t stop when the sessions end, it shifts into high gear. Welcome to Connected After Hours : immersive bars, themed networking zones, and endless opportunities to connect!

Here’s Your Sneak Peek at This Year’s Featured Bars:

“Best of British” – The Dog and Duct Pub, sponsored by ITS

The “Best of British” Pub brings all the charm of a traditional local to Connected After Hours. Sip on classic pub drinks and pick up a hot dog or two. Whether you’re catching up with colleagues or forging new partnerships, this is where conversations flow as easily as the drinks in a relaxed, feel-good atmosphere.

“Summer Garden Bar” – The Networking Hub, sponsored by YOFC

Transforming the Networking Hub into a vibrant British garden party, the Summer Garden Bar is the ultimate social hotspot at Connected After Hours. Unwind with refreshing glassfuls of Pimm’s alongside classic strawberries and cream. It’s the ideal environment to break the ice, make new industry friends, and turn quick chats into long-term commercial partnerships.

“The Cocktail Lounge” – Wellbeing Zone, sponsored by Total Telecom

Taking over the Wellbeing Zone, The Cocktail Lounge sponsored by Total Telecom brings flair and sophistication to the evening. Enjoy signature Connected Britain cocktails while mingling with senior executives and innovators across the telecom ecosystem in a chic, high-energy lounge environment.