As the region continues to develop its place-based investment strategies, the ability to move people, data, goods and ideas efficiently will be central to unlocking economic potential.
This event will explore both the physical and digital dimensions of connectivity. We will examine the significance of infrastructure, alongside the growing importance of digital capacity, data access, and emerging technologies. The session will provide contrasting perspectives before bringing them together in a shared discussion about how the region can best enable productivity, innovation, and inclusive growth.
AGENDA
10:00 Networking
10:00 Welcome / Networking / Refreshments
10:15 Introduction
10:20 Point of View 1: Digital connectivity is the future of regional connectivity (Stellium Data Centres)
10:40 Point of View 2: Physical infrastructure supporting the future of regional connectivity (National Grid)
11:00 Panel Debate - Incorporating digital and physical connectivity in the North East
11:45 Roundup / Expo
This event is kindly & generously sponsored by Stellium Data Centres, the UK’s primary international subsea communications hub, positioning Newcastle as a critical transatlantic gateway. Uniquely housed within its secure Tier 3+ campus, Stellium serves as the UK Cable Landing Station directly connecting high-capacity subsea fibre from North America across the UK and onward into Scandinavia and Mainland Europe.
It delivers ultra-low latency, dense multi-carrier routing, and direct US-to-Europe transit, all backed by 100% REGO-certified renewable power and OCP Ready™ infrastructure.
KEY INFORMATION
Dress code: We don’t stipulate a dress code at our events, but we’d recommend you dress like you’re going to meet new clients. The most important this is that you're comfortable.
Behaviour & Conduct: Our events create an inclusive space for individuals and organisations to meet where we expect all our attendees to behave with courtesy and respect, to both each other and Chamber colleagues.
