THE UK'S MOST IMPORTANT CONNECTIVITY EVENT
Where UK connectivity leaders from across the public and private sector come to meet.
About Connected Britain
Connected Britain is the UK’s most important connectivity event, bringing together the leaders driving Britain’s digital economy.
The UK’s connectivity market has never been more exciting. Investment in communications infrastructure is at an all-time high. The market is more competitive than ever. Technology innovation is taking place at a rapid pace. Exciting new partnerships are constantly being developed.
What does the UK’s connected future look like? What are the opportunities for businesses, communities and individuals across the UK? Find out at Connected Britain 2023 – the UK’s most exciting digital economy event.
Some of the key topics to expect from this year's event;
Connected Keynotes
What does the future of the UK’s connectivity landscape look like? Where do the commercial opportunities of enhanced and ubiquitous connectivity lie? What is the industry doing to ensure that inclusive and meaningful growth is delivered in every corner of the UK? Find out at the Connected Britain keynotes.
Digital Britain
In an increasingly digital world, the future of work is changing. New skills are needed, new mindsets, new partnerships. What is being done in the UK to fill the “skills gap”? What is needed both from government and the private sector to ensure that the UK remains a technology and business leader?
Connected Communities
A truly ‘Connected Britain’ is one where every individual and every business has access to the best connectivity. Connected Communities will explore strategies for connecting rural and hard to reach communities whilst also focusing on connectivity for social housing, care homes, schools, and other critical services.
Connected Infrastructure
Digital connectivity is the cornerstone of the UK’s ambitions when it comes to intelligent transport systems, smart utility networks, EV charging and more. The potential is huge, so how can the UK capitalise on these exciting opportunities?
And much much more.
As an extra bonus - don't forget to catch a few members of the UKTIN network speaking on the below panels:
- 20 September: From start-ups to scale-ups: what’s needed in the long term (16:20)
- 21 September: How the UK Telecoms Innovation Programme supports next generation telecoms companies to scale
- 21 September: 5G technology advancements: where are we heading? (13.30)
DSIT panel at Connected Britain: Urban connectivity- exploring open 5G infrastructure
The DSIT Open Networks team is organising this panel as part of Connected Britain on Thursday 21 September (12:30-13:20). Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from leading figures from networks, industry and local government discussing the role of open 5G networks in creating robust, future-proof connectivity infrastructure:
- Sarah Bazen - Digital Infrastructure lead, West Sussex County Council
- Ceren Clulow - Chair, ADEPT Digital Connectivity Working Group (co-chair)
- Iain Milligan - Chief Network Officer, Three
- Claire Venners - General Manager, Boldyn Networks
The panel will be discussing topic items including:
- The role that open 5G infrastructure can play in helping to drive regional growth, and deliver better services for citizens;
- Lessons learnt by places and industry during deployment of open 5G network solutions, and the unique challenges of crowded urban and tourist environments;
- The role of government funding in supporting R&D, and the vision for the future.
This panel session has limited availability - to reserve a place, please complete the linked form.
