ITW 2026: Where the Future of Connectivity Comes Alive

The digital world is evolving at lightning speed. Customers now expect flexible, scalable, one-stop solutions — and with AI driving explosive demand, the pressure to futureproof networks and infrastructure has never been greater.

But major questions remain. How will future business models work? Where will returns come from on the huge investments required? And how do we prepare for the inevitable leap to 6G?

The landscape is shifting fast: data centres are now dictating network expansion, while security and resiliency are shaping subsea routes as much as commercial drivers. Hybrid connectivity, satellite partnerships, and travel eSIM are accelerating IoT adoption, while new “as-a-service” models are unlocking fresh revenue streams.

Growth, however, depends on more than infrastructure. It requires capital, competition-friendly regulation, and a strong talent pipeline. With digital infrastructure still overlooked as a career path, attracting the next generation is vital to meet booming global demand.

The ITW 2026 programme will tackle all these challenges — and more — with more thought leaders, innovators, and global voices than ever before.