DELIVERING THE NORTH’S
CONNECTED FUTURE

 

23 – 24 April 2025  | Manchester Central

 
3000
Attendees
200
Speakers
200
Exhibitors
 
6
Themes
1000
Organisations

 

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 2025 speakers

 

Key 2025 speakers

 

2025 Sponsors/Exhibitors

 

  • Gold Sponsor

    ACOME Group at Connected North 2025

    Gold Sponsor

    Idea Optical at Connected North 2025
  • Gold Sponsor

    Lynddahl Telecom at Connected North 2025

    Silver Sponsor

    HFCL at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    ABLOY UK at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    Cable & Things at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    Constant Group at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    Corning Optical Communications at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    Cubis Systems at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    DexGreen Ltd at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    Digpro at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    Dura-Line at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    Hexatronic UK at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    Hutchinson Engineering Ltd. at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    Icotera at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    INNO Instrument at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    Leader Optec at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    MapAll at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    Melbye UK at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    Nestor Cables at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    SkillsBase App at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    Technetix at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    Telenco UK at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    TKF at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    VETRO at Connected North 2025
  • Exhibitor

    Vitruvi Software at Connected North 2025

    Exhibitor

    WEBRO CABLES AND CONNECTORS at Connected North 2025
  • Startup

    CovertSwarm Limited at Connected North 2025

    Startup

    NodeIN Instruments at Connected North 2025
  • Startup

    Ottomater at Connected North 2025

    Startup

    VIZGARD at Connected North 2025

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

 

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.

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GET INVOLVED

 

TO SPONSOR OR EXHIBIT

Cheryl Cheong
cheryl.cheong@totaltele.com
+44 (0) 208 164 3016

 

 

 

TO SPEAK

Dominic Beresford-Webb
Dominic.Beresford-Webb@totaltele.com
+44 (0) 208 164 3082

 

 

 

MEDIA PARTNERSHIPS

Laura Curwen
laura.curwen@totaltele.com
+44 (0) 208 164 3075