techUK: West Midlands Telecoms Showcase

This event will bring together local authorities, telecoms providers, innovators, and public sector partners to spotlight how the West Midlands is leading the way in future telecoms innovation, fixed and mobile infrastructure deployment, and digital connectivity.

With keynote contributions from regional leadership and industry, the showcase will explore the unique role the West Midlands plays in accelerating digital transformation across the UK – from testbed to rollout, and from lab to live deployment.

Attendees will hear directly from those at the forefront of the region’s telecoms ecosystem – including leading voices from local government, research institutions, and SMEs – while learning how new approaches to connectivity are enabling smarter communities, digital public services, and inclusive economic growth.

This event is ideal for:

• Local and regional government stakeholders

• Telecoms providers and infrastructure innovators

• SMEs and digital solution providers

• Academic and research institutions

• Central government and regulators interested in regional growth models

Home to one of the UK’s most ambitious regional innovation programmes, the West Midlands is a testbed for the future of telecoms. From 5G-enabled manufacturing and connected care to advanced digital infrastructure and new R&D investment at the UK Telecoms Lab, this is a region building the blueprint for scalable, inclusive connectivity.