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
- 15:00“Are data centres a benefit or a burden”? Community impact vs. National demandTheatre 4Included
Darren Shenkin, Founder, Shenkin Advisory · Felix Kumi-Ampofo, Director of Inclusive Economy, Skills and Culture, West Yorkshire combined authority · Mariska Van Beukering, Chief Marketing Officer, Stellanor Datacenters · Pete Nisbet, CEO, edenseven
- 15:45Planning reform and policy readiness: Is the UK fit for the AI data centre boom?Theatre 4Included
John Duncan, Connected Places Lead, Greater Manchester Combined Authority · Bart Smallman, Research Analyst, Assembly Research · Daniel Ray, Director of Planning Services & Chief Planning Officer, Slough Borough Council
- 16:25Empowering people: Building the workforce to enable the UK’s data centre economyTheatre 4Included
Nzinga Gardner, Founder, ATOZING · Mandie Beitner, Founder Director, SorTTed Ltd
Thursday 10 September 2026
- 12:00The AI bubble: Are we overthinking the infrastructure boom?Theatre 4Included
Thibault Contat Desfontaines, Co-Head of Infrastructure Equity Europe, UBS · Michaela Eschbach, CEO, Cambridge Wireless
- 12:40The Future of Trusted Communications: Regulation, Innovation and Cross-Sector CollaborationTheatre 4Included
Dario Betti, CEO, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) · Nicholas Rossman, Programme Director, Mobile Ecosystem Forum · Stefano Nicoletti, Head of UK SID Registry, Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) · Jaroslava Folvarska, Fraud Systems Specialist, VodafoneThree
- 14:20Capital and connectivity: Funding growth zones and strategic investmentTheatre 4Included
Charlie Evans, Investment Banking Managing Director, Guggenheim Partners Llc · Susanne Coles, Deputy Director - Investment Ecosystem, Innovate UK · Ignacio Gomez, Founder & Managing Partner, Fide Partners