Technology

The Future Network Programmes represent a landmark government funded initiative aimed at advancing the UK’s digital infrastructure. Evolving from the 5G Testbeds and Trials (5GTT) programme, this eight year effort has played a major role in shaping the telecoms innovation landscape and strengthening industry government collaboration.

Apply now to join our UK Tech Showcase @ London Tech Week 2025!

The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is looking for the UK’s best and brightest tech companies to be a part of our UK Technology Showcase at London Tech Week 2025 (9th-13th June).

The UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) Future Networks Academic Strategy Group plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of telecommunications research in the UK. 

The satellite industry continues to evolve, unlocking new opportunities and transforming global connectivity. Join this FarrPoint webinar for an insightful discussion on the latest satellite developments, key trends, and what the future holds for this rapidly expanding sector.

London Tech Week 2025 (9th – 12th June) is the UK’s largest and most influential tech event. As a global celebration of tech, it unites the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow in a week-long festival with over 45,000 attendees at last year’s main event at Kensington Olympia.

The telecoms industry forms a vital part of the UK’s society and economy. It connects the country and provides the basic infrastructure on which we build all elements of our digital lives, both social and economic.

Semiconductors, also known as ‘chips,’ are present in almost every device we use: from day to-day consumer electronics, vehicles, defence, healthcare, to the data centres powering AI. Virtually every piece of digital technology is built upon a bedrock of semiconductors.

MWC is around the corner, and we have something big to share!

Building UK capability in telecoms network supply chains: insights, recommendations, and next steps

Telecoms R&D Future Capability Strategic Leadership Forum

DTW Ignite will occur from 17-19 June 2025 at the Bella Center in Copenhagen.

Following on from the resounding success of the inaugural Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment conference, held in London on the 4th & 5th September, 2024 - The Satellite Evolution Group, in collaboration with TalkSatellite, will host the ‘Strategies in Satellite Ground Segment 2025’ conference, in London, on October 8&9th at the Park

The Institute of Telecommunications Professionals (ITP) is delighted to announce their forthcoming conference on “The Integration of terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks”.

The Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the UK Telecoms Innovation Network (UKTIN) are thrilled to invite you to Connected Reflections Live — an exclusive showcase celebrating groundbreaking innovations, ecosystems, and the market-shaping insights from the Future Network Programmes.

The event will bring together leading global experts from academia, industry, and government to explore the future of 6G technologies and their transformative potential.

At Connected Places Catapult we connect people, places and businesses for a future of sustainable growth and prosperity.

ONE Western O-RAN Deployment (WORD) Overview 

Peter Gradwell, Telet Research; Rafal Sanecki, IS-Wireless 

Witek Wojas Connected Places

UKTIN Connected Places update

Ayrshire 5GIR: Julia McMurdie, North Ayrshire Council; Derek Johnstone, South Ayrshire Council;  Ashleigh Jordan, Vodafone

Ayrshire 5GIR Update Agenda

 • Regional Economic Strategy 

• Digital Economy Framework

Rhys Enfield Director of Infrastructure Acceleration

Historic Windsor will again play host to more than one hundred of the industry's most innovative thinkers as they assemble at the Fairmont Windsor Park on 3-4 June, to discuss the 2025 DSP Leaders World Forum theme, ‘Unleashing the digital services opportunity’.

Open RAN continues to be one of the most pivotal and debated topics in the telecoms industry, with its influence felt across the globe. But will it deliver on its promises? And can innovations like the RAN intelligent controller (RIC) drive meaningful transformation?