INCA Summit & Awards 2026

Agenda

Tuesday 17 November 2026 · St Ermin’s Hotel, Westminster

Provisional programme. Speakers and panel line-ups are being confirmed. All timings subject to change.

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The Summit

The conference day

A full day of keynotes, panels, workshops and networking in the grand Crystal Ballroom and Cloisters Suite, from 8.30am.

8.30am
Networking

Registration & welcome refreshments

Arrive, collect your delegate badge and network over coffee before the day begins.

9.30am
Keynote

Welcome by INCA & opening keynote

INCA opens the Summit, followed by an opening keynote setting the scene for a pivotal moment for Digital Britain, and the first panel sessions of the morning.

11.00am
Break

Networking break

Refreshments and time to connect with peers and sponsors.

11.30am
Panels

Presentations & panels

A programme of presentations and panel discussions on the issues shaping the independent networks sector.

1.00pm
Networking

Networking lunch

A served lunch with time to visit the sponsors’ exhibition.

2.15pm
Workshops

Panels, workshops & sponsors’ exhibition

Afternoon panels and workshop options running alongside the sponsors’ exhibition.

3.30pm
Break

Networking break

A final afternoon break before the closing session.

4.00pm
Plenary

Open session, Q&A & summary

An open session and Q&A, drawing together the themes of the day.

5.00pm
Networking

Networking drinks

The conference closes with networking drinks from 5pm to 6pm, leading into the Awards Dinner.

The Awards Dinner

The evening of celebration

The day closes with the INCA Awards Dinner in the stunning Crystal Ballroom, celebrating the very best in the Altnet business.

6.30pm
Reception

Awards drinks reception

A drinks reception ahead of the Awards Dinner.

7.00pm
Dinner

Awards Dinner

A three-course dinner with wine in the grand Crystal Ballroom.

8.00pm
Awards

Awards presentation

The 2026 INCA Awards presented across seven categories, celebrating excellence from across the sector.

9.00pm
Entertainment

Entertainment

Live entertainment and a post-dinner bar.

11.00pm
Carriages

Close

The Awards Dinner draws to a close.

Secure your place

The main delegate pass includes the full conference and a seat at the Awards Dinner.