200+
Expected Exhibitors
Awaiting research
Top Score
Medium Priority
Priority Level
Conference Overview
UK utility CNI operators. Water, gas, power utilities. Same week as Combined Naval Event - consider splitting time.
Dates
19-20 May 2026
Venue
NEC Birmingham
Expected Exhibitors
200+
Research Status
Awaiting exhibitor list
Existing Partners
None identified yet
Competitors
None identified yet
Key Target Companies
| Company | Score | Tier | Key Reason |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water utilities | TBC | Expected High | OT/IT security for water infrastructure |
| Gas network operators | TBC | Expected High | SCADA security for gas networks |
| Power utilities | TBC | Expected High | Grid OT/IT convergence |
| Utility technology vendors | TBC | Expected Medium | Potential partners for utility sector |
Planning Notes
- Same week as Combined Naval Event (Farnborough) - consider splitting time
- Recommended split: Tue at CNE, Wed at UWL, Thu back to CNE
- NEC Birmingham venue - Birmingham International station (5 min walk)
- Hilton Metropole or Crowne Plaza NEC recommended
Research Status: Awaiting exhibitor list
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