South West Telecoms Showcase

9.30am – 2pm 16 June 2025 Bristol

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 North 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.

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.

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.

11:10 – 11:40 | 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.

11:40 – 11:55 | Networking Break

11:55 – 12:15 | Presentation: Innovation in Smart Transport and Digital Infrastructure

A case study on how connectivity is driving smart transport, logistics, or smart city projects in the South West.

12:15 – 12:55 | Panel Discussion – Building the Future Telecoms Workforce

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

12:55 – 13:00 | Closing Remarks

Summary of key takeaways and next steps.

13:00 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch

Exploring the Potential of Future Telecoms

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

Future Telecoms is techUK’s exploration of what the connectivity of tomorrow will look like. We will highlight the criticality of communications to our future prosperity and economic growth, and how the future telecoms ecosystem acts as the engine of innovation. Visit our Future Telecoms Hub to learn more or to register for regular updates.