Metro Connect 2027 agenda

As opposition to digital infrastructure projects becomes increasingly organised across communities, social media and activist networks traditional consultation routes are no longer enough. This session explores how operators can earn trust, reset the public narrative, and build lasting support through meaningful engagement, local investment and coordinated communications strategies. ' How can operators engage communities and earn genuine consent to prevent local concerns from becoming organised opposition? ' Which community benefits and engagement strategies most effectively build public support? ' How can the industry communicate the social and economic value of digital infrastructure while maintaining local credibility?