Connect Company Kick-Off FY26.

This is the moment we pause to reflect, reset, and rally around what comes next. The moment we move forward, not just as individuals or regions, but as one Connect.

At this year’s Company Kick-Off, we’re embracing the theme: ‘One future’. A future built on the unity of our people, powered by our renewed commitment to alignment. This is a future we’ll shape – together.

Why ‘One future’?
Because no matter where we’re based or what role we play, we’re all working towards the same goal: to build a stronger, smarter company that delivers real outcomes for our customers – and meaningful growth for each of us. This is about more than strategy, it’s about purpose. It’s about showing up with ambition, with heart, and with each other – ready to shape what’s next.

Company Kick-Off FY26

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United Kingdom

Date: 15 July 2025

Venues: Sea Containers, 20 Upper Ground, London
OR
The conference room,
Leeds office

Time: 13:00 – 18:00 BST, followed by networking drinks

United States

Date: 15 July 2025

Venue: Virtual only

Time: 13:00 – 18:00 BST

India

Date: 15 July 2025

Venue: Virtual only

Time: 13:00 – 18:00 BST

South Africa

Date: 15 July 2025

Venues: Premier Hotel, 187 3rd road, Halfway Gardens, Midrand
OR
The Vinyard, Colinton Rd, Newlands, Cape Town

Time: 14:00 – 19:00 SAST, followed by networking drinks

Our next chapter.

Setting the vision | Launching our next chapter to shape one future.
Presented by Adam Young
Accelerating our future | Charting the course for a stronger, smarter tomorrow.
Presented by Martin Cross
Building a strong financial foundation | Enabling growth for our future.
Presented by Mark Berry
Enabling a stronger operating foundation | Building clarity across the value lifecycle.
Presented by Laura Temple
Putting the customer at our centre | Delivering on our promise, one customer at a time.
Presented by Laura Culliton and Greg Jarvis
Driving growth together | Creating one future with unlimited opportunity.
Presented by Jack Godfrey and Charlene George
Powering our future through people | Investing in our talent and culture.
Presented by Claire Nelson

Our sponsors.

Our CKO employee awards.

It’s time to recognise the people who make Connect stronger, smarter, and better every day.
Vote for this year’s Company Kick-Off (CKO) employee awards and help us celebrate those who are shaping our ‘One future’.

One Connect: For living our values, everywhere.
Recognises an individual who consistently embodies Connect’s culture and spirit – someone who brings people together across regions and roles, helping us operate as one connected business.
Future builer: For shaping what’s next.
Celebrates someone who has driven meaningful innovation or transformation – whether through a new idea, a bold initiative, or rethinking how we work to deliver greater outcomes.
Smarter together: For powerful collaboration.
Honours an individual that has gone above and beyond to collaborate across functions, geographies, or business lines to deliver shared success.
Customer champion: For putting the customer at the centre.
Celebrates someone who consistently advocates for our customers and delivers exceptional experiences that reflect our promise to be outcomes-led and service-driven.
Rising star: For making a bold impression early on.
Awarded to a new joiner or emerging talent who has already made a big impact, bringing energy, ideas, and commitment that signal a bright future ahead.
Culture champion: For bringing heart to the everyday.
Celebrates someone who lifts morale, fosters inclusion and helps make Connect a place where people feel seen, supported, and inspired to do their best work.