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.
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 to 6pm. The conference is opened and closed by Paddy Paddison, CEO of INCA.
Registration & welcome refreshments
Arrive, collect your delegate badge and network over coffee before the day begins.
Welcome by INCA, opening keynote & Panels 1 & 2
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.
Networking break
Refreshments and time to connect with peers and sponsors.
Presentation, Panel 3 & roundtable
Presentations and panel discussions on the issues shaping the independent networks sector.
Networking lunch
A served lunch with time to visit the sponsors’ exhibition.
Panel 4 & presentation
The afternoon programme of panel sessions and presentations.
Networking break, workshops & exhibition
A break with workshop options running alongside the sponsors’ exhibition.
Panel 5, open session Q&A & closing summary
The closing panel and an open session, drawing together the themes of the day.
Networking drinks
The conference closes with networking drinks until 6pm, leading into the Awards Dinner.
What the keynotes & panels will explore
The 2026 programme tackles the decisions shaping the next phase of the independent networks market.
Winning customers in the new broadband market
De-risking Digital Britain
When the network is the lifeline: resilience & climate adaptation
The 3 Rs of supply chain management
Connectivity & the UK economy
The shifting local government landscape
AI, fraud & trusted connectivity in financial services
Increasing social value through connectivity
How independent providers can win in the next decade
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.
Awards drinks reception
A drinks reception ahead of the Awards Dinner.
Awards Dinner
A three-course dinner with wine in the grand Crystal Ballroom.
Awards presentation
The 2026 INCA Awards presented across seven categories, celebrating excellence from across the sector.
Entertainment
Live entertainment and a post-dinner bar.
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.