9-10 September 2026

ExCeL, London

THE FUTURE OF UK CONNECTIVITY

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THE UK'S BIGGEST DIGITAL ECONOMY EVENT

Name: Connected Britain 2026
Start: 2026-09-09T08:45+01:00
End: 2026-09-10T16:00+01:00
Location: ExCeL

Where UK connectivity leaders from across the public and private sector come to meet

Connected Britain brings together 8,000 industry experts, innovators, and policymakers to shape the future of the UK’s digital economy. With top speakers, cutting-edge exhibitors, and the best networking opportunities you'll get under one roof, it’s the must-attend event for those driving the nation’s digital transformation.

8,000

Attendees

3,000

Organisations

450

Speakers

300

Exhibitors

Startups

Content Themes

Awards Ceremony

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2026 Speakers Include

Neil Smith
Chief Operating Officer
TalkTalk

Conal Henry
Chair
Fibrus
Sarah Eynon
Broadband Programme Director
Scottish Government, Digital Connectivity

Chris Williams
Chief Information Officer
Community Fibre
John Duncan
Connected Places Lead
Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Rebecca Dobson
Chief People Officer
MS3 Networks Ltd
Gareth Elliott
Director of Policy and Communications
Mobile UK

Sean Royce
Strategic Board Advisor
Quickline Communications Limited
George Robinson
Head of Government affairs
VodafoneThree

Elizabeth Anderson
Chief Executive Officer
Digital Poverty Alliance
Gavin Rodgers
Chief Executive Officer
Highland Broadband

Richard Tang
CEO and Founder
Zen Internet
Paddy Paddison
CEO
INCA

Mark Bjornsgaard
Founder
Deep Green
Ian Inglis
Programme Manager - Digital Infrastructure and Inclusion
Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

Sophie Greaves
Associate Director
techUK
Nick Lansman
President
Clarity Global

Susanne Coles
Deputy Director - Investment Ecosystem
Innovate UK

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What to expect at Connected Britain 2026

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Who Attends

THE UK'S DIGITAL ECOSYSTEM

PUBLIC SECTOR

Connected Britain is now CPD Accredited!

By attending Connected Britain, those that qualify can earn 14 CPD points.

Full details on how to claim your points will be available on the show floor.

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“Brilliant event, great for networking”

– Senior Manager, Openreach

“Outstanding event. Great energy and brilliant attendance.”

– CTO, Adtran

“Excellent knowledge sharing and networking event. 2nd to none in my opinion.”

– Director of Digital Services, Norfolk County Council

“Terrific forum that attracts C level execs from across the industry”

- Head of sales Public Sector UK & I, Nokia

“This is the best industry event in the calendar. Everyone is in one room and plenty of business can be done.”

- Broadband Lead, WM5G

“Excellent event, well organised. It’s the only event that me and my team attend and wholly recommend to anyone”

- Digital Infrastructure Programme Manager, NWest Berkshire Council

Networking

Meet and connect with those transforming UK connectivity with new ideas and new ways of thinking. You will get full access to the attendee list and be able to book meetings in person with interesting people through our pre-event networking tool.

Lead generation

Establish connections with telecom giants, altnet whizzes and national and local government. Meet in person, swap contact information and extend your network.

Learning

Featuring over two days of curated content from over 450 innovators and disruptors in the telecoms sector: Connected Britain brings together the entire UK connectivity ecosystem together for two days of essential learning and networking.

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THE FUTURE OF UK CONNECTIVITY

THE UK'S BIGGEST DIGITAL ECONOMY EVENT

2026 Speakers Include

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What to expect at Connected Britain 2026