A BOLD, NEW CONNECTED NORTH
In 2026, Connected North raises the bar to tackle the biggest digital challenges and unlock bold new opportunities:
- Expanded focus on rural connectivity, digital equity, and smart cities
- Positioning the North as the UK’s AI and digital infrastructure powerhouse
- Showcasing smart city innovation from leading Northern hubs - Manchester, Liverpool, Sunderland, Glasgow and others
- Enhanced coverage of digital adoption in industry, tackling infrastructure shortfalls, supply chain inefficiencies, and barriers to AI, IoT, and automation
- Strategic focus on public-private partnerships to drive regeneration, attract investment, and scale innovation
- Deeper examination of digital inclusion, with solutions for improving connectivity in social housing, education, healthcare, and employment across underserved communities
From regional mayors and government bodies to telcos, altnets, tech innovators, data centres, investors and enterprises, Connected North 2026 is the premier platform to meet, debate, collaborate and drive a connected future.
WE ARE TOTAL TELECOM
Since 1997, organisers of Connected North, Total Telecom have provided the connection between the buyers and sellers in the global telecom market. We do this through high quality editorial content and events to facilitate discussion on industry issues and recognise innovation and excellence by companies and individuals. Our community of 120,000+ telecom professionals relies on Total Telecom for daily news and regular in-depth insight, delivered through a number of channels including online, video, social media, and at our series of events.
Find out more: www.totaltele.com
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