Place leadership in a digital Britain: Are local authorities ready for what’s next?

Speakers

• John Duncan

  Connected Places Lead, Greater Manchester Combined Authority

• Isobel Thomas

  Head of Community Partnerships, Good Things Foundation

• Heather Clark

  Head of City Economy, City of Wolverhampton Council

• Anna Malone

  Operations Manager Transport Franchising, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority

• Gareth Williams

  Senior Consultant, Intelligens Consulting

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Also on Wednesday 9 September 2026

• 08:55 · Chair's address
• 09:00 · Keynote address: 'The Connection Project'
• 09:10 · Keynote interview
• 09:20 · Keynote interview with Cornerstone
• 09:35 · Regulator's address
• 09:50 · Keynote address from Nokia