People & Culture in the Altnet Sector: INCA Informal Working Dinner

Join us for an exclusive dinner bringing together Chief People Officers (CPOs) and Heads of HR from across INCA’s membership, including Altnet providers and their supply chain partners.

Chaired by Rebecca Dobson, Chief People Officer at MS3, this dinner is an opportunity for senior people leaders to come together and discuss the ever changing people agenda across our sector- from attracting and keeping the best talent in uncertain times, to sowing seeds of a culture that creates high performing teams and allows colleagues to do their best work, and more.

Hosted at the Malmaison Hotel in Leeds, this event features a preliminary discussion where participants will highlight priority topics followed by an extended dinner conversation designed to yield practical outcomes.

What to Expect

Focused Sector Insights

• • • Delve into the most pressing workforce challenges and opportunities unique to Altnet operators, from attracting skilled engineers to navigating the regulatory environment.
    • Gain clarity on how emerging policies (e.g., Ofcom guidance, BDUK initiatives) impact people strategies in our sector.

Peer Exchange & Collaboration

• • • Engage with fellow HR leaders and CPOs who understand the realities of scaling Altnet operations.
    • Discuss innovative practices for fostering employee engagement, addressing skills shortages, and building a resilient talent pipeline.

Actionable Outcomes

• • • Conclude the evening with identified next steps, potential partnerships, and resources to boost your organisation’s HR capability.
    • Expect follow-up support through INCA’s network enabling you to build on the momentum of the evening and access further collaboration opportunities.

Why It Matters

• Strengthening Altnet Growth: Altnet expansion is central to the UK’s digital infrastructure ambitions, making it crucial for providers to employ robust and future-focused people strategies (Source: Ofcom, “Connected Nations Report”, 2023).
• Sector-Specific HR Solutions: Research suggests HR best practices are more effective when tailored to industry context, particularly in high-growth tech and telecoms sectors (Source: CIPD, “People Profession 2030”, 2022).
• Collective Influence: By sharing challenges and pooling expertise, Altnet organisations can more effectively address regulatory concerns, shape workforce policy, and drive innovation across the broader supply chain (Source: DCMS, “Project Gigabit: Autumn Update”, 2022).

This INCA-hosted dinner provides an opportunity for candid conversations and creative problem-solving among CPOs and Heads of HR from the Altnet industry. Join us for an evening of collaboration and conversations that we can carry throughout the year.

A special thank you to MS3 for sponsoring this event.