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Report launchMonday 30 November 2026 · Central London
Building AI-ready networks
What will AI demand of UK connectivity infrastructure?
Join us for the launch of new research from the Digital Connectivity Forum, produced by STL Partners, on what wider adoption of AI across the UK economy will mean for the country’s networks.
- Date
- Monday 30 November 2026
- Time
- 15:00–16:30Followed by networking drinks
- Venue
- Central LondonAddress sent on confirmation
- Attendance
- In personRegistration required
About the report
AI is no longer just a question for data centres. It is becoming a question for every network that carries its traffic.
As AI adoption continues to grow across consumers, business and public services, it will place new and changing demands on the UK’s fixed, mobile and wireless infrastructure — including in capacity, latency, resilience and where that capacity needs to sit.
The DCF commissioned STL Partners to examine what those demands are likely to be, and what they mean for how the sector plans and invests. The research was supported by government, Ofcom and the DCF’s industry members.
The launch brings together senior figures from across the digital connectivity value chain, government and Ofcom to hear the findings first and discuss what should happen next.
Programme
- 15:00
Welcome
Lindsey Fussell, Chair, Digital Connectivity Forum
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Keynote address
Speaker to be announced.
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The findings
STL Partners present the report’s key findings.
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Panel discussion and audience questions
A 45-minute discussion with senior speakers from across the sector, chaired by Lindsey Fussell.
- 16:30
Networking drinks
An opportunity to continue the conversation.
Running order is indicative and may change.
Speakers
Lindsey Fussell
Chair, Digital Connectivity Forum
Sarah Malin
Chief Operating Officer, CityFibre
Jon Freeman
Chief Strategy Officer, Cellnex
STL Partners
Authors of the report
To be announced
Further speakers will be added here as they are confirmed.
Attending
This is an in-person event for representatives from across the digital connectivity sector, government and Ofcom. Places are limited, so please register in advance.
To attend, complete the short sign-up form. If you have any questions about the event, email the secretariat.
Questions about the event: secretariat@connectivityuk.org