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

Wednesday 9 September 2026

  • 10:55
    Digital inclusion: The big picture
    Theatre 3
    Included

    Elizabeth Anderson, Chief Executive Officer, Digital Poverty Alliance · Rich Thanki, Managing Director, Jangala · Will Plant, Digital Inclusion Lead, Cambridgeshire County Council · Grace Perks, Digital Adviser, Local Government Association · Lorne Mitchell, MD, Objective Designers · Amy Low, CEO, AbilityNet

  • 14:20
    Universal Design: Accessibility and inclusion in a technological world
    Theatre 3
    Included

    Robin Christopherson MBE, Head of Digital Inclusion, AbilityNet · Leigh Smyth, CEO, ImpactMatch · Polly Cook, Head of Services, Blood Cancer UK · Karen Blake, Tech Inclusion, Policy & Organisational Transformation Strategist, City of London Corp and Department for Science, Innovation and Technology · Chris Lewis, Founding Director, Lewis Insight

  • 15:00
    The Path to Cashflow Positive
    Theatre 3
    Included

    Rebecca Dobson, Chief People Officer, MS3 Networks Ltd · Lisa Hand, People Director, Cardiff Airport · Helen Datlen, People Director for Telecoms, Independent · Chris Stening, Senior Advisor, Freyloe Ltd

  • 15:25
    Presentation from Teleste
    Theatre 3
    Included
  • 15:45
    Closing the MDU gap: Regulation, wayleaves, and competition
    Theatre 3
    Included

    Laura West, Commercial Committee, British Property Federation & Director, Fieldfisher · Will Goodall, Elevate Wholesale Director, Elevate Wholesale · Mariko Newell, Senior Legal Counsel, Virgin Media O2 · James Robinson, Senior Analyst, Assembly Research

  • 16:25
    Presentation from Which?
    Theatre 3
    Included

    Tom Lowe, Principal Policy Advisor, Which?

  • 16:50
    Connecting social housing: Solving digital exclusion and operational barriers
    Theatre 3
    Included

    Dave Axam, Chief Executive Officer, Giggle · Ben Mills, Digital Empowerment Officer, Platform Housing Group · Lynsey Telford, Project and Delivery Manager, Glasgow City Council · Hayley O'Brien, Project Manager, Founds Group

Thursday 10 September 2026

  • 11:40
    Digital dignity: Connectivity, devices, and skills in temporary accommodation
    Theatre 3
    Included

    Elizabeth Hendry, Head of Programmes, Jangala · Alexandria Morgan, Digital Equity Senior Principal, Greater Manchester Combined Authority · Moses Seitler, Chief Executive, Screen Share UK · Chris Grant, Community Team Lead, AbilityNet

  • 12:20
    Presentation from The Next Path Device Consortium
    Theatre 3
    Included

    Freddie Quek, Co-Director, The Next Path Device Consortium

  • 13:35
    The analogue switch off: Protecting the vulnerable in a digital transition
    Theatre 3
    Included

    David Brown, Business Relationship Manager, Digital Office For Scottish Local Government · Neil Bartholomew, Managing Director - Consumer, KCOM · Frederik van Randwyck, Head - Telecoms Modernisation Programme, techUK · Chris Hockley, Senior Engagement Manager, BT · David Christie, Senior Regulatory Policy Advisor, Virgin Media O2 · Phil Laws, Partner, Cambridge Management Consulting

  • 14:20
    Healthcare industry technology, transformation and inclusion
    Theatre 3
    Included

    Glenda Cook, Interim Head of Planning and Strategy, Glasgow City Health & Social Care Partnership · Michael Watts, Co-Founder and Managing Director, Blum Health · Gita Sorensen, INCA TAR Advisor, Investor and Founder Director at Digostics & MD, GOS Consulting · Imogen Hailstone, Director of External Affairs, Health Tech Alliance