Connected Places Summit: Data infrastructure track

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.

This is where technologists, policymakers, and place leaders come together to discuss not just innovation, but trust, governance, cyber resilience, and the infrastructure needed to keep our systems future-proof and connected.

Whether you're building cloud strategies for public services, scaling IoT deployments, or designing standards for interoperable systems, the Summit is your platform to connect, collaborate, and lead.

Join us at the intersection of data, digital and resilience and help shape a future where every place can harness the power of trusted technology.

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Attended in 2025

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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

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Construction and local growth

This track explores how digital planning, modern infrastructure, and innovation are reshaping the built environment. Showcasing SMEs on their scale-up journey and real-world success stories like the West Midlands demonstrators, we’ll spotlight how innovation in construction and place-making drives productivity, sustainability, and economic growth across the UK.

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Data infrastructure

Data is the backbone of the UK’s future infrastructure. This track explores how data sharing, digital connectivity, and advanced analytics are enabling smarter decision-making, stronger resilience, and more efficient delivery across transport and construction. Featuring a showcase of pioneering SMEs, we’ll highlight the innovators turning data into real-world impact, building the foundations of a more resilient, connected, and competitive UK.

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Pitch & partner

Where the brightest innovators shaping the future of transport, construction, mobility and data take centre stage. In this fast-paced, interactive showcase, cutting-edge SMEs and scale-ups will pitch breakthrough solutions to real-world industry challenges, from greener mobility to smarter infrastructure.

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Attended in 2025