DELIVERING THE NORTH’S
CONNECTED FUTURE
23 – 24 April 2025 | Manchester Central
The North'S dedicated digital economy event
Technology, regulation, and the investment environment for next generation of digital infrastructure.
Connected North is a melting pot of regional innovators, government experts, connectivity providers, regulators, tech companies and government experts from across the digital economy ecosystem.
From insightful keynotes to engaging panel discussions, we're committed to delivering an event that propels the conversation around connectivity and technology innovation in the North of the UK.
Connected North 2025 will see 200 expert speakers and 3,000 attendees from across the digital economy ecosystem come together for a dedicated regional forum on connectivity-enabled social and economic growth
Key 2024 speakers
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Key 2024 speakers
“Connected North is THE must attend event for connecting with the Public Sector, learning about the state of the industry, the investment landscape, generating new opportunities and driving forward connectivity development plans.”
Digital Inclusion Programme Manager, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
“The networking opportunities were fantastic.”
PIA Development Lead, CityFibre
“Great event that allowed me to connect with lots of industry colleagues to help bridge the gap between the private sector and government.”
Programme Developer, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
“I’ve scored Connected North 10 out of 10 due to the excellent interaction capability, atmosphere, presentation and organisation of the event.”
General Manager, Cable Giants Ltd
“Brilliant event. Great organisation & delivery!”
Account Executive, Salesforce
“The event is very relevant to the market, great location, panel and keynotes were highly interesting and thought provoking. I have already recommended Connected North to my colleagues.”
Senior Account Director, Adtran
2024 Sponsors/Exhibitors
6 Key Themes
Key industry stakeholders, policy makers and their partners discuss strategies for upgrading the North’s digital infrastructure, funding and the opportunities provided by government policy.
Enter the North’s exciting new world of smart places with the entire economic ecosystem from telcos, enterprises, and government bodies collaborating to bring the region a world leading smart infrastructure.
Examining the technology mix and delivery strategies tailored to address the unique regional challenges of deploying advanced connectivity services to homes and businesses.
An open discussion on the North’s public and private sectors using digital connectivity to promote social and economic growth by increasing efficiency for businesses, connecting communities and addressing the digital divide.
Exploring how improving the region’s digital infrastructure increases global competitiveness and encourage inward investment for the North
Innovate North celebrates all things Northern tech and innovation, from industry verticals to startups. Investors, accelerators, scaleups and SME's will share their insights into investment in Northern innovation and strategies for ensuring business longevity in the current economic climate.
What to expect
Reach the decision-makers shaping the future of UK connectivity
Connected North presents unique annual opportunities across a multitude of event channels, all designed to deliver business development and leadership opportunities. Just a selection of the high-demand opportunities include:
Keynote & Track Presentations | Panel Inclusions | Roundtable Moderations | Branding Opportunities | Editorial & Content Dissemination
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 250 innovators and disruptors in the telecoms sector: Connected North brings together the entire UK connectivity ecosystem together for two days of essential learning and networking.
REPORT: TRENDS IN THE COMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY
As Connected North's Knowledge Partner, Salesforce interviewed 500 experts and 6,000 consumers, to shed light on shifts in the communication industry. The report helps understand how providers are adapting to maximize ROI, enhance customer experiences, and seize revenue growth opportunities.
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