CONNECTED BRITAIN’S KEY THEMES
 

Taking strategic look at the commercial and regulatory context for the deployment of next-generation communications infrastructure in the UK. Gigabit Britain is the best place to learn about the state of play for the UK connectivity sector whilst also understanding what new technologies are shaping the future of infrastructure development. 

The Connected Networks Stage will explore the strategies and technologies which are driving innovation in network build, expansion, and management as well as enabling the future proofing of digital infrastructure.

Smart Britain will focus on strategies for delivering better connected places, exploring themes including the regeneration of towns and cities, connectivity for MDUs, and smarter national infrastructure including transport and utilities.

In an increasingly digital world, the future of work is changing. New skills are needed, new mindsets, new partnerships. Is the UK taking the right steps to close the “skills gap”? What is needed both from government and the private sector to ensure that the UK remains a technology and business leader? 

Tech Britain will delve into the latest technology innovations and the exciting opportunities that these developments are unlocking for the UK telco sector and other industries.

The Connected Society Stage will host important conversations around infrastructure provision for every community, strategies for tackling the digital divide, and promoting digital inclusion.

From manufacturing to logistics, from healthcare to the creative industries, next-generation communications infrastructure is enabling exciting new use cases. Connected Industries will bring together CSPs, technology providers, enterprises, and the public sector to explore how cross-sector partnerships and connectivity are driving innovation.  

Digital connectivity is the cornerstone of the UK’s ambitions when it comes to sustainable infrastructure, intelligent transport systems, smart utility networks, EV charging and more. The potential is huge, so how can the UK capitalise on these exciting opportunities?  

Across all sectors, from SMEs to large-scale enterprises, the demands of private and public sector enterprise customers are constantly evolving. The Connected Enterprise Stage will focus on the evolution of the UK’s enterprise market, the technologies that are re-shaping B2B communications, and the development of new products and services.

The Innovate Britain Stage showcases the best of the startup companies who are disrupting the UK tech and telecom sector. Startup companies will have a chance to present the latest technologies as part of the annual pitching competition. Additionally, investors, accelerators, scaleups and SMEs will share their insights into the investment landscape and strategies for ensuring business longevity.

Local authorities are the driving force behind the innovative technology projects which are underway across the UK to solve key challenges covering everything from mobility to housing, from social care to urban planning. The Local Authority Stage is a platform for digital champions from across the UK’s public sector to share their successes, problem-solve common challenges and to learn from their peers.