Connected Britain Returns to ExCeL London
Connected Britain 2026 returns to ExCeL London on 9-10 September, bringing together thousands of organisations, technology providers, policymakers and connectivity specialists from across the UK’s digital ecosystem.
Recognised as one of the UK’s leading digital economy events, Connected Britain provides a platform for discussing how advanced connectivity can support economic growth, digital transformation and the next generation of connected technologies.
More than 8,000 attendees, 450 speakers and 300 exhibitors are expected to take part across the two-day event.
Connectivity at the Heart of Digital Transformation
Reliable connectivity has become essential to almost every industry.
From smart cities and utilities to transport, healthcare, manufacturing, agriculture and security, organisations are increasingly relying on connected devices and real-time data to operate effectively.
Connected Britain 2026 will explore how the UK can continue developing the communications infrastructure required to support this transformation.
The event will cover areas including:
- Connected networks
- Smart places
- Connected infrastructure
- AI and emerging technologies
- Data centres
- Regional development
- Digital inclusion
- Public sector connectivity
- Network resilience and security
These topics reflect the growing importance of dependable communications infrastructure as more devices, systems and services become connected.
IoT and Connected Infrastructure
One area particularly relevant to us is the continued expansion of the Internet of Things.
IoT technology allows organisations to remotely monitor equipment, collect operational data and manage assets across multiple locations.
Connected Britain 2026 will feature discussions around the role of IoT and advanced communications within infrastructure projects, including utilities, transport networks, smart buildings, rural communities and urban environments.
As more organisations introduce connected technology, the need for secure and reliable connectivity continues to grow.
These applications depend on devices being able to communicate consistently, whether they are deployed in city centres, remote locations, vehicles, buildings or industrial environments.
Reliable Connectivity for Connected Devices
As IoT deployments grow, businesses need connectivity solutions capable of supporting devices operating across different locations, networks and environments.
We help organisations securely connect and manage devices across the UK and internationally, supporting a wide range of IoT and machine-to-machine applications.
These can include:
- Smart meters
- CCTV and security systems
- ANPR cameras
- Digital signage
- Smart kiosks
- GPS tracking
- EV charging infrastructure
- Environmental monitoring
- Remote equipment monitoring
- Industrial IoT
- Connected transport
- Temporary and remote connectivity
Using managed IoT connectivity, multi-network solutions and remote management capabilities can help organisations build more resilient connected systems without relying on a single network.
Building Smarter Places
Connected Britain will also examine how improved communications infrastructure can support smarter towns and cities.
Smart technology is increasingly being used to monitor infrastructure, improve public services, manage energy usage and provide real-time information.
For many of these applications, connectivity provides the link between physical infrastructure and the digital platforms used to monitor and manage it.
Sensors, cameras, meters, displays, tracking devices and other connected equipment continuously generate data. Reliable IoT connectivity enables this information to reach cloud platforms and management systems where it can be analysed and acted upon.
Resilience is Becoming Increasingly Important
As businesses become more dependent on connected systems, network resilience is becoming increasingly important.
Connectivity is no longer simply about providing internet access. For many IoT and machine-to-machine applications, it forms part of the operational infrastructure of the business itself.
A loss of connectivity can prevent remote monitoring, interrupt transactions, stop devices from reporting data or leave organisations unable to manage important assets.
This makes resilient, secure and professionally managed connectivity an important consideration when designing the next generation of connected services.
The Future of UK Connectivity
Connected Britain 2026 highlights how rapidly the UK’s connectivity landscape continues to develop.
5G, fibre, IoT, AI, edge computing and smart infrastructure are creating new opportunities for organisations to connect assets, automate processes and use real-time information more effectively.
However, all of these technologies depend on a strong connectivity foundation.
From a single connected device to thousands of remotely deployed assets, organisations need secure and scalable connectivity that keeps their technology communicating.
Connected Britain 2026 takes place at ExCeL London on 9-10 September 2026, bringing together the organisations and people helping to shape the next generation of the UK’s digital infrastructure.
Supporting the Next Generation of Connected Technology
As connected technology continues to expand, reliable communications will remain at the centre of successful IoT deployments.
We work with organisations across a wide range of industries to provide secure, scalable and reliable connectivity for connected devices and remote assets.
Whether you are deploying smart infrastructure, monitoring equipment, connected transport or large-scale IoT solutions, having the right connectivity in place is essential for keeping devices online and data moving.