Data and digital technologies are the invisible infrastructure of modern life, powering everything from public services and transport to housing and healthcare. At the Connected Places Summit, explore how trusted, resilient digital systems can unlock smarter, fairer, and more secure places.
As the UK sharpens its focus on data capability and national storage infrastructure, the conversation has never been more urgent. From digital twins and AI to secure data sharing and local data economies, we’ll explore how data is being turned into decisions and into impact.
Data & Digital
Building a smarter, more resilient future
Convene Sancroft, London & Virtually
18 - 19 March 2026
Attended in 2025
Previous speakers who took the stage
Join leading voices advancing the data and digital systems that power transport, housing, public services, and infrastructure.
Our speakers will share insights and collaborations from across industry, government, and technology — exploring how trusted, resilient systems are turning innovation into impact and creating smarter, more connected places.
James Tichler
Head of Futures and Emerging Technology
Department for Transport
George Economides
Head of Digital Twins
Department for Transport
Harriet King
Director of Product
Valerann
Melissa Zanocco OBE
Chair, Digital Twin Hub Community Council and Capital Projects & Infrastructure Advisory
Accenture
Mark Hemsley
Head of Architecture
Rail Delivery Group
Carolyn Lang
Senior Associate - Technology, Media & Telecoms
Pinsent Masons
Chris Burr
Head of the Innovation and Impact Hub
Alan Turing Institute
Andrew Newman
Principal Data Specialist
Open Data Institute (ODI)
Davin Crowley-Sweet
Chief Data Officer
National Highways
The Connected Places Summit offers up a big picture canvas along with numerous opportunities to make connections across multiple sectors. In other words, it joins the dots!"
Department for Business & Trade
...really enjoyed the Connected Places Summit because as a cybersecurity business we need to work across our industry and this event provides us with the ability to network with both startups and existing established businesses..."
Complete Cyber
The Summit has been a great opportunity for DNV to be part of discussions and initiatives that will shape the future of connected places. Together, we can unlock the potential of digital technologies to safely transform our world for the better."
DNV
