Connected Britain 2026
Where UK connectivity leaders from across the public and private sector come to meet
About this event
As the UK’s flagship event for the digital economy, Connected Britain 2026 brings together national policy makers, telecom leaders, altnet innovators, and enterprise tech pioneers to explore how next-generation digital infrastructure is powering the nation’s future. Taking place on 9–10 September 2026 at ExCeL London, the event will address critical priorities across the sector, from accelerating full-fibre and 5G rollouts to driving regional digital adoption, bridging the digital skills gap, and leveraging emerging tech like AI and smart networks to unlock sustainable economic growth.
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As a proud partner of Connected Britain, techUK invites members to join two days of essential keynotes, interactive feature zones, and high-impact networking opportunities. Whether you are looking to engage with key stakeholders across local and central government, connect with industry peers, or explore new commercial partnerships, Connected Britain provides an ideal platform to shape the policy, strategy, and tech ecosystem of tomorrow. techUK members are eligible for exclusive discounted delegate rates.
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Meet the team
Tales Gaspar
Programme Manager, UK SPF and Satellite, techUK
Tales has a background in law and economics, with previous experience in the regulation of new technologies and infrastructure.
In the UK and Europe, he offered consultancy on intellectual property rights of cellular and IoT technologies and on the regulatory procedures at the ITU as a Global Fellow at the European Space Policy Institute (ESPI).
Tales has an LL.M in Law and Business by the Getulio Vargas Foundation (FGV) and an MSc in Regulation at the London School of Economics, with a specialization in Government and Law.
Email:: tales.gaspar@techuk.org
Phone:: +44 (0) 0207 331 2000
Website:: www.techUK.org
LinkedIn:: www.linkedin.com/in/talesngaspar
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Sophie Greaves
Associate Director, Digital Infrastructure, techUK
Sophie Greaves is Associate Director for Digital Infrastructure at techUK, overseeing the Telecoms Programme, the Data Centres Programme, and the UK Spectrum Policy Forum.
Sophie leads our work across telecoms networks, security and resilience, supply chain diversification, advanced communications technologies, spectrum policy, and data centres - bringing these areas together into a dedicated Digital Infrastructure unit. She was previously Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy.
Prior to joining techUK, Sophie completed a masters in Film Studies at University College London; her dissertation examined US telecoms policy relating to net neutrality and content distribution.
Email:: sophie.greaves@techuk.org
Phone:: 0207 331 2038
LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/,https://www.linkedin.com/in/sophiegreaves/
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Josh Turpin
Senior Programme Manager, Telecoms and Net Zero, techUK
Josh joined techUK as a Programme Manager for Telecoms and Net Zero in August 2024.
In this role, working jointly across the techUK Telecoms and Climate Programmes, Josh is responsible for leading on telecoms infrastructure deployment and uptake and supporting innovation opportunities, as well as looking at how the tech sector can be further utilised in the UK’s decarbonisation efforts.
Prior to joining techUK, Josh’s background was in public affairs and communications, working for organisations across a diverse portfolio of sectors including defence, telecoms and infrastructure; aiding clients through stakeholder engagement, crisis communications, media outreach as well as secretariat duties.
Outside of work, Josh has a keen interest in music, painting and sailing.
Email:: Joshua.turpin@techuk.org
Phone:: 020 7331 2038
LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-turpin/
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