INDUSTRY EVENTS
Connected North 2025
set to put digital divide back under the spotlight
promote digital skills, access to high- speed broadband and tech-driven job creation, Connected North is working to lay the digital foundations for an inclusive and prosperous future in the North. Leaders from altnets and major telcos will join policymakers, local authorities and technology innovators to share insights, collaborate on key challenges, and explore the future of connectivity across the region. Early confirmed speakers at this year’s event include: n Sean Royce , CEO – Quickline n Colin Hutchinson , CFO – Fibrus n Vicky Hicks , Head of Engagement, Digital Voice Programme Gender Equality Network Chair – BT Group
“We couldn’t be more thrilled to return to Manchester for the fourth edition of Connected North. Our goal is to bring together voices from all corners of the industry to support the North’s growth and help level the playing field. This year, we’re focused on exciting new digital infrastructure projects that promise to establish the region as a globally competitive tech hub.” said Dominic Beresford-Webb, the event’s Senior Conference Producer. Connected North is about building a more connected and resilient North. For attendees, the event represents an unparalleled opportunity to hear from the brightest minds in tech and telecom, forge valuable connections and be part of a movement that’s setting a new benchmark for digital infrastructure in the region. With this year’s event promising new insights, forward-thinking discussions and a commitment to collaborative progress, Connected North 2025 is a must-attend for anyone invested in the future of connectivity across the North of the UK and beyond.
Connected North returns to Manchester for 2025, bringing together over 3,000 leaders from the telecommunications, technology and public sectors to explore the digital future of the UK’s Northern regions. Now in its fourth year, the event continues to be a key platform for exploring the development of digital infrastructure and connectivity across the North, exploring everything from public-private partnerships to digital poverty. With an agenda featuring more than 200 expert speakers, Connected North will cover critical topics including the ongoing 5G and fibre rollouts, smart city developments, digital inclusion and rural connectivity. This year, the event’s scope will widen further to include telecoms adjacent topics that are having a major impact on the industry, such as AI, data centres, cyber resilience and investment. At the heart of Connected North 2025 is a commitment to reducing regional economic disparities between the North and South of the UK. The event will address the critical role of digital infrastructure in empowering northern communities, boosting local economies, and providing equal opportunities for success. By supporting initiatives that
n Sarah Eynon , Broadband
Programme Director – The Scottish Government
n Jonathan Harris , Programme Director, Connecting Cumbria
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Volume 46 No.4 DECEMBER 2024
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