Agenda

View the outline of the Small Cells World Summit 2026 agenda below. The agenda and speakers will continue to evolve and be updated between now and June, please check back for updates on the latest speakers.

2–3 June 2026

Pullman St Pancras, London

2 June
3 June
Workshops

Opening session

8:00 – 9:00

Registration and welcome coffee

9:00 – 9:15

Welcome and intro to the conference

Session 1: The expanding small cells ecosystem – an industry in growth

9:15 – 9:45

Keynote

Putting towercos at the centre of small cell solutions

9:45 – 10:05

Speaking Slot

Small cell market analysis for 2026-2031 – how to capitalize on growth forecasts

10:05 – 10:25

Speaking Slot

Developing and deploying energy efficient networks of the future

10:25 – 10:55

Panel Discussion

Best-case or worst-case? The critical decisions shaping small cell deployment through 2030

10:55 – 11:10

Break

Morning coffee break and networking

Session 2: Connectivity blueprints for public places – from planning to reality

11:10 – 11:30

Keynote

Neutral host outdoor – providing seamless, multi-operator connectivity to public places

11:30 – 11:50

Speaking Slot

Connected cities and towns: Practical deployment models for urban small cells

11:50 – 12:10

Speaking Slot

Rail, road, airports and ports: Extending connectivity beyond the urban core

12:10 – 12:40

Panel Discussion

Public-private partnerships: Lessons from local authority deployment

12:40 – 13:40

Break

Lunch and networking

Session 3: Next generation networks for venues – the new wave of connectivity for demand

13:40 – 14:10

Keynote

Bringing AI into venues to deliver world-class user experiences

14:10 – 14:30

Speaking Slot

Beyond the stadium: The rise of smart campuses and extended indoor/outdoor coverage

14:30 – 14:50

Speaking Slot

Monetizing venue connectivity: From fan engagement to operational intelligence

14:50 – 15:20

Panel Discussion

The stadiums connectivity blueprint: lessons for large scale wireless deployments

15:20 – 15:40

Break

Afternoon coffee break and networking

Session 4: Open networks and sharing frameworks – are we nearly there?

15:40 – 16:10

Keynote

Open RAN as a vehicle for innovation and unlocking new use cases

16:10 – 16:30

Speaking Slot

The right sharing option for every scenario – Open RAN/MOCN/MORAN

16:30 – 17:10

Panel Discussion

Open RAN and open source eco-system alignment: with O-RAN ALLIANCE, Open Air Interface and Small Cell Forum

17:10 – 18:10

Networking

Networking drinks reception

18:10 – 19:30

Awards

SCF Mobile Network Awards ceremony

Opening session

9:00 – 10:00

Registration, networking and breakfast

8:00 – 10:00

Workshop

Local authority breakfast briefing

Session 5: Private enterprise and edge network

10:00 – 10:45

Keynote

Private 5G in action: Real-world deployments and ROI

10:45 – 11:05

Speaking Slot

Edge computing meets small cells: Reducing latency, unlocking value

11:05 – 11:25

Speaking Slot

Security by design: Building trusted enterprise networks for manufacturing

11:25 – 11:55

Panel Discussion

Public vs private vs hybrid? Models and technologies for enterprise networks

11:55 – 12:55

Break

Lunch and networking

12:20 – 13:20

Workshop

Globalizing network sharing frameworks – in collaboration with the UK JOTS Forum

Session 6: Future networks: From AI to satellites

12:55 – 13:25

Keynote

AI-RAN and Edge AI: Automating the small cell network of tomorrow

13:25 – 13:45

Speaking Slot

Non-terrestrial networks and small cells – common challenges, common solutions

13:45 – 14:05

Speaking Slot

Pathway to 6G: Ensuring the industry learns from mistakes of 5G in a 6G future

14:05 – 14:35

Panel Discussion

Innovation trends: Emerging technologies to deliver next-generation networks

14:35 – 14:55

Break

Afternoon coffee break and networking

Session 7: Neutral host indoor and mission critical networks

14:55 – 15:25

Keynote

The business case for neutral host: Scaling in-building connectivity

15:25 – 15:45

Speaking Slot

Mission critical connectivity: Supporting emergency and public safety networks

15:45 – 16:05

Speaking Slot

Neutral host and private networks – the best of both worlds deployed together

16:05 – 16:35

Panel Discussion

FR3 Spectrum for indoor deployment: Opportunities and challenges

16:35 – 16:45

Closing remarks

Workshops

3 Jun 12:00 – 13:30

Workshop

Globalizing network sharing frameworks – in collaboration with the UK JOTS Forum

It is now becoming more widely recognized and accepted that sharing frameworks can be a powerful activator for innovation in cellular networks to enable use cases like indoor coverage and also outdoor coverage where macro is not enough. In this dedicated workshop for MNOs and neutral hosts we will discover and discuss more about emerging sharing specifications from around the world. The Mobile UK JOTS (Joint Operator Technical Specification) Forum will share latest thoughts on using shared spectrum for JOTS NHIB, and we will hear perspectives from European countries and beyond on different operator sharing models. Discussion and questions will be encouraged.

To register for a place, email worldsummit@smallcellforum.org

3 Jun 8:00 – 10:00

Workshop

Local authority connectivity: breakfast briefing

This is an invite-only briefing for local authorities, with speakers from SCF, the UK Government and industry experts, to shine a light on the latest developments around small cell deployments for public outdoor spaces in the UK.

How and why deploy small cells? An update on Open Access Agreement templates and the resources for local authorities. Data and analysis on hot spots and not spots. And hear case studies and best practice examples of local city and town deployments.

To register for a place, email worldsummit@smallcellforum.org