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South West Telecoms Showcase

Name: South West Telecoms Showcase
Start: 2025-06-16T09:30:00
End: 2025-06-16T14:00:00
Location: KPMG, 66 Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4BE

9.30am – 2pm 16 June 2025 Bristol KPMG, 66 Queen Square, Bristol BS1 4BE

techUK is excited to introduce its new South West Telecoms Showcase.

As a leading advocate for the tech sector across the UK, techUK collaborates with local authorities, devolved governments, and both local and national policymakers to promote the role of technology in boosting economic growth and resilience.

Building on the success of the London Telecoms Showcase and North West Telecoms Showcase, techUK will bring together experts from the region’s industries, public sector, and broader business community to explore how digital connectivity can drive growth across the South West of England.

Agenda:

09:30 – 09:35 | Welcome and Opening Remarks

Introduction to the event’s objectives and the importance of telecoms in the South West.

09:35 – 09:55 | Keynote Speech

Perspectives on accelerating digital connectivity in the region.

Dave Williams, KPMG

Dimitra Simeonidou, University of Bristol

10:00 – 10:30 | Fireside Chats: Driving Connectivity and Innovation in the South West

Two 15-minute one-on-one discussions highlighting key digital infrastructure projects, including both fixed and wireless connectivity, in areas including advanced manufacturing.

Pat Coxen, Cornerstone

Freyja Lockwood, WECA

10:30 – 10:50 | Networking Break

10:50 – 11:10 | Presentation: Rolling Out Full Fibre and 5G Across the South West

Where the region stands today and what’s needed to accelerate deployment, including urban and rural perspectives.

Ian Isaacs, BDUK

11:10 – 11:50 | Panel Discussion – Digital Government and Aligning Central and Local Government Priorities

How councils across the South West are utilising digital infrastructure to enhance services, and how they are able to align with Westminster’s policy and funding priorities.

Freyja Lockwood, WECA

Russell Gundry, Plexal

Peter Gradwell, Telet Research

11:50 – 12:05 | Networking Break

12:05 – 12:20 | Presentation: Innovation in Digital Infrastructure

A case study on how connectivity is driving smart solutions in the South West.

Rob Kearney, Plexal

12:20 – 13:00 | Panel Discussion – Building the Future Digital Workforce

Ensuring the next generation has the skills to deliver and maintain digital infrastructure, including apprenticeships and industry training.

Vicky Jewell, SA Catapult

Richard Scutt, EPIC Centre (Paignton)

Dave Williams, KPMG

Ginette Kilroy, Cornerstone

13:00 – 13:05 | Closing Remarks

Summary of key takeaways and next steps.

13:00 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch

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Visit our Future Telecoms Hub to learn more or to register for regular updates.

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