Beagle

Connected Britain 2026: agenda and talks

143 sessions across 12 theatres. Times and access details as published by the organiser — always check the official programme on the day.

Getting in

Every published ticket type, including the criteria-based free pass, includes conference stage access. There is no exhibition-only ticket.

Checked 2026-08-04 · organiser programme

All sessionsWednesday 9 SeptemberThursday 10 SeptemberExhibition HallKeynote TheatrePeople, Skills & Recruitment ZoneTheatre 1Theatre 10Theatre 2Theatre 3Theatre 4Theatre 5Theatre 6Theatre 8Theatre 9

Wednesday 9 September 2026

  • 10:35
    Presentation from TP-Link
    Theatre 10
    Included
  • 10:55
    The AI-driven city: Optimising urban services with data and connectivity
    Theatre 10
    Included

    Kayla Vondy, Project Manager - AI, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority · Vicky Willett, Deputy Chief Executive, Chorley Council and South Ribble Borough Council · Professor Julie McCann, Federated Telecoms Hubs Co-Director, Imperial College London · Peter Griffiths, UKI & Nordic lead / Urban futurist, BABLE Smart Cities

  • 14:00
    The Human Side of Connectivity: Beyond the Cables
    Theatre 10
    Included

    Parven Kaur, Founder, Kids N Clicks

  • 14:20
    Data-driven planning and mobility
    Theatre 10
    Included

    Naomi Hutchinson, Chief Innovation and Growth Officer, Sunderland City Council · David Davies, Vice President - Management Consulting EMEA, Cartesian · James Golding-Graham, Head of Decarbonisation & Innovation, England's Economic Heartland

  • 15:25
    Presentation from Octave
    Theatre 10
    Included

    Shane Gwilt MCInstCES, GPR Business Development, Leica Geosystems · Peter Larsson, Senior Account Manager, Octave

  • 15:45
    5G and private networks: The industrial connectivity revolution
    Theatre 10
    Included

    Alessandro Bovone, Chief Technology Officer, JT Global · Damian Cross, Head of Technology and Automation, Peel Ports Group · Mike Lewis, Market Advisor, Enterprise Ireland

  • 16:50
    Rural economies: Connectivity as a driver for growth
    Theatre 10
    Included

    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

Thursday 10 September 2026