Funded by UK Government in partnership with UKTCG as part of the Regional Tech Booster programme supported by DSIT.
ACT Now 2026 is a flagship conference for Advanced Connectivity Technologies (ACT) - the critical digital infrastructure powering AI, Quantum and Cyber in the next industrial era.
Formally recognised as a UK Government Frontier Technology within the Modern Industrial Strategy, ACT sits at the centre of national competitiveness, security and economic growth. This conference brings together senior leaders from government, telecoms, AI, quantum research, cyber security, defence, investment and enterprise technology to explore one defining question:
If AI, Quantum and Cyber are transforming the world - what must connectivity become to support them?
Delivered by Tech East as part of the Regional Tech Booster Catalyst Pilot programme, ACT Now highlights the East of England at the centre of the UK’s connectivity future.
