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Host and moderator: Helen Olsen Bedford, UKAuthority

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02:18: Secure Connected Places - Liam O'Brien, Head of Secure Connected Places, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
How can we ensure that our smart connected places are also secure connected places? Download slides

13:34: Connected Places: Inclusive Connectivity for Social Housing - John Duncan, Connected Places Lead, Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Here in Greater Manchester we are focused on creating Connected Places through our world class digital infrastructure, using technology and data to create resilient, accessible and sustainable places for everyone. As part of our Connected Places strategy, we recognise the importance of social housing and aim to build sustainable, scalable digital solutions to support our residents. With high levels of digital exclusion amongst social housing residents, we want to remove barriers to digital access, and help enable our residents to benefit from our connected, inclusive future. This session explains our strategy and how we are working to deliver this goal. Download slides 

28:15:Enabling smart connected places, digital infrastructure investment and whole council digital transformation (Part One) - Iqbal Singh Bedi, Managing Partner, Intelligens Consulting
In this session, Iqbal Singh Bedi explores how strategic digital investments can transform communities into smart, connected places. The session covers the benefits of leveraging advanced technologies such as AI, IoT, and 5G to enhance public services, drive economic growth, and improve the quality of life for citizens. Key case studies illustrate successful implementations of smart city projects, and practical insights are shared on securing funding and ensuring cybersecurity and resilience in digital infrastructure. Download slides

45:15: Enabling smart connected places, digital infrastructure investment and whole council digital transformation - Case Study (Part Two) - Steven Eke, Business Development Manager, Colchester Council's Amphora Trading 
Steven explains how Colchester is generating investment in digital infrastructure and growing a large open-access fibre network. He outlines their achievements and future aspirations. Download slides

56:35: Space & Geospatial Services - David Livingston, Commercial Manager, Crown Commercial Service
An overview of space within the UK, the RM6235 CCS agreement and what customers can procure, some use case studies and questions. Download slides

1:08:05: Q&A and discussion - all speakers

 

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