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
- 10:55Digital inclusion: The big pictureTheatre 3Included
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
- 14:20Universal Design: Accessibility and inclusion in a technological worldTheatre 3Included
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
- 15:00The Path to Cashflow PositiveTheatre 3Included
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
- 15:25Presentation from TelesteTheatre 3Included
- 15:45Closing the MDU gap: Regulation, wayleaves, and competitionTheatre 3Included
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
- 16:50Connecting social housing: Solving digital exclusion and operational barriersTheatre 3Included
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
- 11:40Digital dignity: Connectivity, devices, and skills in temporary accommodationTheatre 3Included
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
- 12:20Presentation from The Next Path Device ConsortiumTheatre 3Included
Freddie Quek, Co-Director, The Next Path Device Consortium
- 13:35The analogue switch off: Protecting the vulnerable in a digital transitionTheatre 3Included
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
- 14:20Healthcare industry technology, transformation and inclusionTheatre 3Included
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
