INCA Summit and Awards 2026

The biggest gathering in the Altnet industry. A full day of speakers, panels and networking, followed by the Awards Dinner celebrating the very best of the sector.
📍 St Ermin’s Hotel, Westminster
⏱ Conference 9am–5pm · Awards Dinner from 6.30pm
One day. The whole sector.
INCA Summit and Awards 2026 brings the independent networks industry together at one of London’s finest venues for a full day of esteemed speakers, thought-provoking panels, workshops and a sponsors’ exhibition, alongside the networking that makes INCA events count. The day closes with the Awards Dinner, celebrating the very best in the business.
Full-day conference
Keynotes, panels and workshops from 9am to 5pm in the grand Crystal Ballroom and Cloisters Suite.
Seven industry awards
Recognising excellence across the Altnet sector, presented on the night.
Sponsors’ exhibition
Meet the vendors, suppliers and partners powering the independent networks industry.
Awards Dinner gala
A drinks reception, three-course dinner and entertainment to round off the day.
Programme at a glance
From the first welcome refreshments to the final award, here is how the day unfolds.
Provisional programme. All timings subject to change.
A platform for the people shaping Digital Britain
Our 2026 line-up is being confirmed now, bringing together regulators, government, leading operators, investors and the voices defining the future of independent networks.
Celebrating the best in the Altnet business
Seven awards presented on the night in the stunning Crystal Ballroom, following a drinks reception and three-course dinner.

Customer Acquisition
The strategy that finally worked.
Outstanding Infrastructure Delivery
The project you’re genuinely proud of.
Best Social Value
The community impact that mattered.
Best Public Sector Project
The partnership that delivered.
Health & Safety Leadership
The innovation that kept people safe.
Technical Innovation
The breakthrough others should know about.
Rising Star
The under-30 who’s already making waves.
Put your brand at the heart of the Summit
Sponsorship puts your business in front of the entire independent networks sector, with brand exposure before, during and after the event. A limited number of packages are available.
Our 2026 sponsors
- 20-minute keynote speaking slot
- Present an award on the night
- Premium 3m x 3m exhibition space
- 4 delegate passes & 4 dinner seats
- Full pre, on-the-day and post-event branding
- Panellist speaking slot
- Exhibition / demo area
- 3 delegate passes & 3 dinner seats
- Showreel on the sponsors’ showcase
- Full pre, on-the-day and post-event branding
- Exhibition / demo area
- 2 delegate passes & 2 dinner seats
- Freestanding branding in a conference area
- Showreel on the sponsors’ showcase
- Full pre, on-the-day and post-event branding
Individual awards can be sponsored from £2,500, and bespoke packages are available (breakfast, lunch, networking breaks, drinks receptions and more).
St Ermin’s Hotel, Westminster
A four-star deluxe hotel at the end of a tree-lined courtyard in the heart of Westminster, voted No.1 Hotel in the UK (Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Best of the Best 2025). The Summit takes place in the grand Crystal Ballroom and Cloisters Suite, moments from St James’s Park and Victoria stations.
2 Caxton Street, St James, London SW1H 0QW




Highlights from INCA Summit 2025
A flavour of last year’s Summit and Awards at St Ermin’s.






Book your place
The main delegate pass includes the full conference and a seat at the Awards Dinner, with catering throughout.
Premium members receive two free passes; Full members receive one. Discounts vary by membership tier.