Connected Britain 2025

24-25 September

London

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The five panels that Cartesian is moderating at this year’s Connected Britain are:

 

The UK’s satellite surge: Why space is the next big tech frontier

Sept. 24, 14:15

Moderator: David Davies, Vice President at Cartesian

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  • What’s driving the UK’s rapid growth and investment in satellite technology right now?
  • How will satellite networks complement infrastructure to support nationwide connectivity?
  • Which industries stand to benefit most from the surge?
  • What does the next wave of space and satellite innovation look like?

Participants:

  • Paul Febvre, Chair of the Space East Regional Cluster and Professor of Space Systems, Cranfield University
  • Philippa Davies, Mission Lead, Satellite Applications Catapult
  • Peter Williams, Technical Relationship Manager, Welsh Government
  • Richard Thomason, Senior Policy Advisor, Satellite Communications, DSIT

 

Connected and conscious: How enterprises can build a greener digital ecosystem

Sept. 24, 15:20

Moderator: Simon Evans, Principal at Cartesian

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  • How can enterprises align their digital infrastructure strategies with their wider sustainability and net zero goals?
  • What steps can businesses take to reduce their environmental impact of data centres, networks and devices?
  • What are some of the most innovative green tech partnerships or projects reshaping this industry today?

Participants:

  • Dave Williams, Head of Business Development & Partnerships, Reconome
  • Tom Boswell, Head of Pre-Sales for Europe, STL
  • Professor Julie McCann, Professor in Computer Systems & Vice Dean Research in the Faculty of Engineering, Imperial College London

 

Accelerating growth: Scaling the UK’s tech startup ecosystem

Sept. 24, 16.45

Moderator: James MacEwan, Principal Consultant at Cartesian

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  • Explore funding opportunities available to scaleups in the UK, from Series A to Series C.
  • Examine strategies for tech and digitally enabled scaleups to expand into both domestic and international markets.
  • Highlight the value of collaborating with scaleups and SMEs, and the contributions they bring to the market and local governments.

Participants:

  • Irene Graham OBE, Chief Executive Officer, ScaleUp Institute
  • Munder Shuhumi, CEO, Pearls Capital
  • Ben Leslie, Growth Investor, Puma Growth Partners
  • Christine Hockley, Managing Director & Co-Head of Funds Venture Capital Investments, British Business Bank

 

Connected transport

Sept. 25, 11:40

Moderator: Mark Mulcahey, Vice President at Cartesian

mark.mulcahey@cartesian.com, and LinkedIn

  • What impact is the latest communications infrastructure having on the future of transport?
  • How can telecoms, transport operators, and policymakers collaborate to deliver integrated, future-ready infrastructure?
  • What key projects are/have taken place that exemplify the synergy of connectivity and transport?

Participants:

  • Richard Adams, Head of Digital Architecture, LNER
  • Jonathan Eaton, Chair Transport and Logistics Working Group, UKTIN
  • Anna Malone, Operations Manager Transport Franchising, Liverpool City Region Combined Authority
  • Guy Reiffer, Managing Director, Transport for Wales Fibre
  • Lee Hargadon, Head of Enterprise & Pub Sec UK&I, Nokia

 

Machines that learn, robots that think: The next phase of AI in Britain

Sept. 25, 11:40

Moderator: Arun Dehiri, Vice President at Cartesian

arun.dehiri@cartesian.com, and LinkedIn

  • What does the next generation of AI and robotics look like for the UK economy?
  • How do we ensure Britain’s networks are AI ready?
  • What does responsible AI look like in practice, especially in public sector or consumer facing industries?
  • Is the UK building the right talent pipeline to support AI innovation?
  • What does the next 5 – 10 years look like with the convergence of AI and robotics?

Participants:

  • David Roberts, UK CEO, ARX Robotics
  • Sean Musch, Chief Executive Officer, Ai & Partners
  • Tim Flagg, CEO, UKAI
  • Alyna Butt, Founder, WeUno Technologies