This week, Manchester Central became a hub for the North’s digital future as Connected North 2024 brought together over 2,500 attendees and 200 expert speakers, including VETRO’s Alex Herbert, Ollie Bell, Kate Kaschenbach and. Jonathan Shears. The event served as a melting pot for regional innovators, government officials, connectivity providers, regulators, tech companies, and more – all united in their drive to propel digital infrastructure and innovation across the North of the UK.
A Focus on Collaboration and Growth
Connected North 2024 offered a comprehensive platform for discussions on technology, regulation, and the investment environment needed to foster the next generation of digital infrastructure. From insightful keynotes to engaging panel discussions, the event aimed to propel the conversation around connectivity and how it can drive both social and economic growth in the region.
Navigating the Regulatory Landscape
One of the event’s key highlights was the panel discussion titled “Navigating the Regulatory Landscape in the UK.” This session focused on the crucial balance between maintaining a competitive marketplace with current regulatory practices and navigating the ever-evolving landscape of regulations impacting network rollouts. Industry leaders like Brian Potterill (Ofcom), Alex Blowers (CityFibre), Andrew Wileman (Virgin Media O2), Andrew Kernahan (ISPA), and James Tickel (Openreach) shared their expertise, sparking discussions on critical developments affecting network infrastructure projects.
Looking Forward to Connected North 2025
The success of Connected North 2024 paves the way for an even bigger event next year. Connected North 2025 promises to bring together 3,000 attendees and 200 expert speakers, further solidifying its position as a premier forum for shaping the North’s digital future. If you’re invested in the technological and economic growth of the North of the UK, be sure to mark your calendar for Connected North 2025!
About VETRO
At VETRO, we believe visualizing data unlocks hidden potential, radically simplifying the way businesses operate and digitizing the future of connectivity. We focus on empowering network operators with unparalleled clarity and control over their fiber networks, enabling them to move faster, better, and more efficiently than ever before. Our revolutionary platform isn’t just software – it’s the physical network asset system of record, offering unprecedented visibility and control from strategic planning to daily operations. We empower our customers to bridge the digital divide at a rapid pace, unlock unforeseen opportunities, and squeeze the maximum value from their networks. Let’s illuminate the unseen, digitize the way we connect, and shape the future of connectivity, together.
