Manchester, UK– Connected North, the North’s Dedicated Digital Economy Event is returning to Manchester Central for its third year
Hosted by telecoms media and events specialist Total Telecom, the event builds on the success of the Connected North’s debut in 2022, which saw over a thousand stakeholders meet to discuss the industry’s hottest topics in the region.
This year, the event will see an incredible speaker lineup of over 200 industry experts and network with 2,500 attendees.
Post pandemic, the North of the UK is at a turning point, with the attention both locally and nationally to build back better by affording equal opportunity for previously underserved areas.
The push for better connectivity in the North of the UK continues, as part of the government’s pledge to make gigabit capable networks available for 85% of the UK by the end of 2025.
However, upgrading digital infrastructure across the region is about more than just hitting government targets. It’s about improving lives for local communities, creating opportunities for local businesses, and increasing the region’s global competitiveness. The entire ecosystem across public and private sectors need to collaborate to make this happen.
Across two action-packed days, the event will delve into six key themes covering topics such as Fibre & 5G delivery, rural connectivity, regulation and investment context and The Levelling Up Fund.
Key speakers at this year’s event include:
- Martyn Taylor, Chief Commercial Officer, BDUK
- Daren Baythorpe, Chief Executive Officer, ITS
- Georgia Grimes, Director of Fibre Build, Openreach
- Conal Henry, Chair of Fibrus
- Brian Potterill, Director of Mobile Network Strategy, Ofcom
- Eamonn Boylan Chief Executive Officer of Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Dr Aileen Jones, Executive Director – Investment and Delivery, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
- Sean Royce, Chief Executive Officer of Quickline
“We’re delighted to be returning to Manchester for the third year of Connected North,” said Dominic Beresford-Webb, the event’s Senior Conference Producer. “The event really is an essential dedicated forum to spotlight the way connectivity can drive social and economic growth in the region,” he continued.
For more information or to register to attend Connected North 2024, visit: https://www.terrapinn.com/conference/connected-north/index.stm
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About Total Telecom
Since 1997, Total Telecom has provided the connection between the buyers and sellers in the global telecom market. We do this through high quality editorial content and events to facilitate discussion on industry issues and recognise innovation and excellence by companies and individuals.
Our community of 120,000+ telecom professionals rely on Total Telecom for daily news and regular in-depth insight, delivered through a number of channels including online, video, social media, and at our series of events.
Our award-winning event portfolio includes, Broadband Communities Summit, the World Communication Awards, Connected North, Connected Germany, and the UK’s largest connectivity event Connected Britain.