Connected North launches Data Centre Summit to drive UK’s digital future
Press Release Manchester, UK – Connected North, the North’s leading digital economy event, returns to
Manchester, UK – Connected North, the North’s leading digital economy event, returns to Central on April 23-24, 2025, and introduces the co-located Data Centre Summit.
Hosted by telecoms media and events specialist Total Telecom, Connected North is the region’s premier digital economy event.
Bringing together the telecoms industry, government, and public sector bodies, the event offers a unique forum to discuss the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the North on its digital journey.
This year, the event will grow to record numbers, with over 200 expert speakers, 200 exhibitors, and more than 2,500 attendees.
Major topics to be discussed include the rollout of next generation digital infrastructure like fibre and 5G, the rise of AI, regulatory bottlenecks, and how to shrink the digital divide.
The event features unprecedented access to some of the country’s most innovative and inspirational speakers, including:
“The North has enormous potential to become a key driver of the UK’s digital economy, but we still have a long way to go,” said Dominic Beresford-Webb, Connected North’s lead Conference Producer. “Our mission with Connected North is to help companies and communities collaborate on their digital journey and deliver meaningful change.”
Data Centre Summit
This year, Connected North 2025 will be hosting its inaugural Data Centre Summit on April 22nd at Manchester Central.
Launched in partnership with the Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region Combined Authorities, the event will bring together policymakers, local mayors, and top industry experts to address the growing importance of data centres in the UK’s technological and economic landscape. Attendees will have the opportunity to explore critical issues such as sustainability, policy planning, and next-generation technologies such as quantum computing and AI.
“We’re very excited to be launching the region’s first Data Centre Summit in partnership with the Greater Manchester and Liverpool City Region Combined Authorities,” said Beresford-Webb. “Data centres are the foundation of our digital world, and the rapid growth of AI means they will only become more integral. We believe this is another area of huge opportunity for the North and we’re working with local authorities and the data centre industry to help them seize it with both hands.”
Space is limited and by invitation only. You can register your interest subject to approval from the organisers.
Connected North is a must-attend for businesses, innovators, and policymakers keen to accelerate growth in digital infrastructure and connectivity. For more information or to register, visit Connected North 2025.
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About Total Telecom
Since 1997, Total Telecom has provided the connection between the buyers and sellers in the global telecom market. We do this through high quality editorial content and events to facilitate discussion on industry issues, and recognise innovation and excellence by companies and individuals.
Our community of 120,000+ telecom professionals rely on Total Telecom for daily news and regular in-depth insight, delivered through a number of channels including online, video, social media, and at our series of events.
Our award-winning event portfolio includes, Broadband Communities Summit, the World Communication Awards, Connected North, Connected Germany, and the UK’s largest connectivity event Connected Britain.
For more information, contact Dominic Beresford-Webb at dominic.beresford-webb@totaltele.com
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