Life’s big network

Connected Britain has revealed its new networking plans for its 2024 edition, building upon the success of last year’s debut social event. The connectivity trade show – which returns to London’s ExCeL on 11-12 September next month – will once again host an after party on the evening of the 11 September, giving exhibitors and visitors the chance to exchange ideas and build connections withing a more informal setting.

Connected After Hours starts with a drinks reception at the ExCeL’s on-site gastropub The Fox, which is located just outside the main entrance to the exhibition. Guests are welcome to arrive from 6pm, while a live band will take to the stage at 7.30pm. Attendees must have exhibited at or visited Connected Britain to gain entry to the event, which aims to build upon the connections forged in the aisles of the show.

“Connected After Hours will be an unmissable evening,” says Cheryl Cheong, project director at Connected Britain. “It will cement and develop new relationships, as well as creating a fun evening for attendees of the main event!”

A key talking point at Connected After Hours is guaranteed to the be the industry’s award-winners, which will be announced in the Keynote Theatre at 6.20pm. Recognising the achievements of the brands in the connectivity sector who are shaping Britain’s digital future, categories include B2B Service Provider of the Year, Broadband Provider of the Year, Digital Council Award, Digital Skills Award, Enterprise Solution of the Year, the Community Improvement Award, the Rising Star Award, the Start Up Award and the Sustainability Award. Finalists can be seen here, while last year’s winners can be seen here.

Once again, Smart Display is installing at Connected Britain for leaders in their field, which in the past have included brands such as Valmont and the Splice Group. As a regular at both Connected Britain and the ExCeL, Smart Display is the industry’s trusted partner for exhibition stand design and build, with additional services including support with marketing and submitting awards entries in the lead up to the event.

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