Overview of the ExhibitionConnected Britain is the largest and most influential digital economy event in the UK. Since its establishment in 2015, it has become a core platform for connecting the communications ecosystem. The exhibition brings together telecom operators, government agencies, business leaders, investors, and innovative technology companies to jointly explore how to promote the development of the UK economy through digital infrastructure and emerging technologies.The 2025 exhibition attracted 6,788 industry elites. The 2026 exhibition is expected to attract 8,000 industry elites, 400 speakers, and nearly 300 exhibitors and sponsors to jointly explore next-generation communication technologies, digital infrastructure, and innovative business models.The United Kingdom is the leading technology country in Europe, the second-largest economy, and the sixth-largest economy in the world. The UK also has the largest ICT market in Europe, with per capita ICT spending second only to the United States. It is developing rapidly in cybersecurity, 5G/telecommunications, artificial intelligence, and SaaS/cloud. Currently, mobile networks cover the entire country, with 79 million mobile users and a mobile penetration rate of 117%. SMS and instant messaging (IM) are commonly used forms of information communication in the UK. The digital economy, represented by e-commerce and fintech, is thriving in the UK.British businesses and consumers have an increasing demand for efficient and stable communication services. Whether in business operations or personal life, high-speed data transmission and seamless network connectivity have become basic necessities. This demand drives the development of the communications market. According to statistical data, the UK communications market is currently in a rapid development stage. The UK government has stated that communication technology is the core of supporting the national digital economy and will continue to increase investment in this field, particularly in areas such as 5G, the Internet of Things (IoT), and fiber-optic broadband.
Main Exhibits
Communication products:Fiber optic cables, data center solutions, metropolitan area network equipment, enterprise networks, access network equipment, industrial application systems, PON devices, gateway and routing devices, in-vehicle optical networks, etc. Optical transceivers, optical isolators, optical connectors, optical integrated circuits, LSIs (large-scale integration), optical amplifiers, splitters, couplers, LN modulators, optical waveguides, optical attenuators, lenses and glass products, optical fibers, HUB/ONU/OLT, VCSEL, filters.
Cybersecurity:Anti-spam systems and antivirus solutions, biometric and remote sensing surveys, fleet traffic management, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), network components, network computing software, network diagnostics and measurement equipment, network equipment suppliers, network systems and solutions, computer center security, security software and hardware, security tools and services.
Communication Management Services:Next-generation networks, mobile commerce, mobile payment, billing systems, mobile content and applications, Bluetooth technology, SMS, MMS smart cards, mobile games, telecom operators, suppliers, telecom infrastructure, telecom networks, IP technology, testing and measurement.