While Connected World 2026 has seen strong engagement from some stakeholders, the continued uncertainty surrounding public sector spending, alongside the wider cost pressures currently affecting organisations across both the public and private sectors, has limited the level of participation required to deliver the event in the way we had intended.

As a result, we have taken the decision to postpone this year's event. Rather than proceed with an experience that did not fully meet the desired standard, we felt it was the responsible choice to pause and refocus. We are committed to revisiting Connected World at the right time.