Iqbal Bedi is Managing Partner at Intelligens Consulting, a specialist advisory firm supporting local authorities, network operators, and investors to deliver digital infrastructure and smart, connected places. With over 30 years’ experience across telecoms, strategy, and public sector transformation, he has led major programmes spanning fibre rollout, 5G, IoT, and digital investment models across the UK and internationally. Iqbal is recognised for bridging policy, commercial strategy, and delivery—helping clients unlock private investment, develop robust business cases, and achieve measurable economic and social outcomes through connectivity. He regularly advises senior leaders and contributes to industry thought leadership.