CWIC 2026 Call for Speakers Now Open
The call for speakers for CW International Conference 2026 is now open!
CWIC 2026, Networks of Intelligence: Where Connectivity and Innovation Converge, will be held on 30 April 2026 at Hinxton Hall on the Wellcome Genome Campus near Cambridge. This must-attend event brings together technology professionals, business leaders, and policymakers to understand and prepare for the challenges ahead.
We Want to Hear From You
Don't miss your opportunity to speak to 500+ major industry players, from technologists and entrepreneurs to academics and investors. We're looking for insights on connectivity's evolving role, covering everything from technical innovation and real-world implementations to business strategy and industry transformation.
If you're a thought leader with a compelling story, now is the time to apply!
Conference Themes
CWIC 2026 will explore three key areas:
Connectivity & AI: A Two-Way Revolution
- How does the interplay and co-dependency between connectivity and AI manifest in real-world scenarios?
- What network capabilities does AI demand, and what does AI-enhanced connectivity make possible?
- How do we harness technological innovation to deliver meaningful impact across society, business, and the wireless community itself?
Beyond AI: The Converging Technology Landscape
- What transformational technologies (quantum, 6G, biotechnology, renewable energy) will reshape the connectivity landscape?
- What impact will converging technologies have on the future of connectivity infrastructure, business models, and ecosystem partnerships?
- How does invention translate into deployable solutions that deliver measurable value?
Securing Our Future: Infrastructure, Talent & Trust
- How do we stay secure in an increasingly autonomous world where we're handing over critical decisions to AI?
- How do we safeguard the future of the telecommunications industry? Where will the next generation of career opportunities come from?
- What skills, partnerships, and business models will sustain the wireless ecosystem through the next wave of disruption?
Speaking Details
Speaking slots are approximately 8-10 minutes long and come with the potential to join a panel discussion. CWIC 2026 is where the telecommunications and Advanced Communication Technologies ecosystem gathers to explore our evolving role at the centre of technological transformation.
Further information is available on our website, including a full conference overview.
The deadline for applications is 17:00 on Monday, 2 February 2026. The committee will review all submissions, and applicants will be informed of the outcome by 24 February 2026.
We look forward to receiving your submissions!