Connected Britain 2024: Day 2 Keynote spotlight

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Connected Britain 2024 is just around the corner and, with just days left to go, it is only fitting that we highlight some of our amazing keynote sessions, featuring some of the biggest names in the UK telecoms industry. Here is what’s on offer on the keynote stage on day 2:

Day 2 – Thursday 12 September 

Keynote interviews:

Discussions with some of the industry’s biggest names, including: 

Dana Tobak CBE, Founder and CEO, Hyperoptic (10:10) 

Amber Pine, Managing Director, Connectivity, Sky (10:20) 

 

Panel discussions:

Understanding the UK’s connectivity needs and challenges from the local leaders driving change (09:00) 

This panel will explore the following questions: 

What are the strategic priorities of regional leaders from across the UK and how can these be supported with digital infrastructure? 

Understanding the role of local authorities of connectivity enablers 

How is government funding being used in connectivity projects and pilots across the UK? 

Examples of successful collaboration between the public and private sector to drive innovation and socioeconomic growth across the UK 

Speakers: 

Raj Kalia, MD, Arkal Limited (moderator) 

Theo Blackwell MBE, Chief Digital Officer for London, GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY 

Anthony Okereke, Leader, Royal Borough of Greenwich 

Sarah Eynon, Broadband Programme Director, Scottish Government, Digital Connectivity 

 

Accelerating innovation and connecting communities in Greater Manchester (09:40) 

This panel will discuss the following topics: 

Dissecting the roles of the private sector and social housing providers in tackling the biggest challenges to connect Britain. 

Exploring how we can utilise investment in digital infrastructure to build better standards of digital equity and connectivity to benefit citizens in a sustainable, accessible and collaborative way. 

Building on the lessons learned from Greater Manchester Social Housing Digital Inclusion Pilot and the opportunities to think differently and innovative to helping UK citizens to thrive- particularly where the cost of living is widening gaps for economic participation. 

Speakers: 

Moderator: Phil Swan, Director for Digital, Greater Manchester Combined Authority 

Charlie Norman, Chair, Greater Manchester Housing Partnership 

Thomas Poad, Public Affairs Manager, Virgin Media O2 

James Prowse, Regional Manager – Social Housing, Hyperoptic 

  

Presentations and updates

Connectivity, Data, AI and winning Epic Races (10:30)

Speaker: 

Tim Vaesen, Commercial Director, United Autosport 

Ministerial Keynote Address (13:15)
Speaker 

Sir Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology will address the keynote stage audience about the new Labour government’s plans for the UK connectivity landscape. 

Connected Britain 2024 promises to be bigger and better than ever before. It’s not too late to join us! Last minute tickets are available here 



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