PETER DYKES EVENT PREVIEW
CONNECTED BRITAIN 2019 A Conference With Eyes On The Future Of Fibre
W ith the UK on course to have 15 million FTTH connections by 2025, and full fibre penetration by 2033 the race is on to secure investment to deliver this monumental infrastructure challenge. At the same time new questions emerge as UK Digital Strategy sets broader challenges for the public and private sector to make the most of the opportunities this new digital infrastructure brings. How can the UK deliver skills to enable the digital economy to flourish? How can we support new digital businesses? How can we enable businesses to deliver digital transformations that will allow them to capitalise on new opportunities? Connected Britain 2019 is the place to find the answers to these questions. Whilst continuing to be the best place to understand the regulatory and financial landscape for digital infrastructure investment, discover a renewed focus on the wider implications of UK Digital Strategy for the telecoms industry and beyond, and how the UK can tackle challenges head on to become a leading player in the digital revolution. Connected Britain 2019 offers an in-depth insight into issues facing the UK’s broadband industry. With over 1,200 attendees, over 200 speakers and six content streams, there’s something for everyone. Gigabit Britain will explore all aspects of FTTx, FTTH, LTE and 5G networks in the UK. Digital Britain will encompass all the latest and greatest developments in the UK’s digital economy and how the UK can truly realise the benefits of the digital revolution. Smart Britain will take a
Connected Britain will take place at the Business Design Centre, London, UK. From 18th to 19th June, 2019.
without an awards ceremony. Launched in 2018, the Connected Britain Awards are dedicated to recognising the successes of organisations involved in enhancing and utilising connectivity. The awards are open to all parts of the eco-system, from operators and alt-nets to government departments, local authorities and superfast bodies, plus depending on the category, other stakeholders, including vendor companies. All entries are assessed by an expert panel of judges. There have been so many entries this year that the shortlist is actually a long list. The winners will be named on the 18th of June 2019.
glimpse at the UK’s connected future exploring how emerging technologies like 5G, the IoT, and big data are revolutionising the communications industry. Connected Society will explore how enhanced connectivity can deliver socioeconomic benefits to the whole of the UK In the Connected Infrastructure stream, looks at emerging opportunities and challenges as critical infrastructure becomes increasingly connected. Finally, the Channel Britain track examines the impact of digital transformation on traditional channel business models. Of course, no event such as Connected Britain would be complete
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