Rural economies: Connectivity as a driver for growth

Speakers

• Hector Gibson Fleming

  CEO, Wessex Internet

• Simon Laing

  Rural Start-up Advisor, Rural Design Centre

• Sarah Eynon

  Broadband Programme Director, Scottish Government, Digital Connectivity

• Tom Rigg

  CEO, Broadband for the Rural North Ltd

• Oliver Johnson

  Chief Executive Officer, Point Topic

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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