London Tech Week, the largest and most influential tech event in Europe, returns this autumn to reunite the tech ecosystem. The week-long celebration offering more than 700 and AI-powered networking will welcome more than 20,000 business leaders, industry legends, policymakers and technology experts serious about shaping the future of the tech sector and the impact it has on society and economy.
Now in its eighth year, London Tech Week, owned by Informa Tech Founders and London & Partners, co-founded with Tech London Advocates and supported by Mayor of London, powers 365 days of conversation that connects international tech communities and leaders to address how tech can have a profoundly positive impact on people and the planet. Registration is open now with free passes available online.
Driving forward an agenda that supports economic growth in a sustainable, inclusive and resilient manner, and addressing challenges from bridging the digital divide to recovery post pandemic, London Tech Week culminates in a week-long festival taking place from September 20 to 24. Complementary physical and virtual moments will explore this year’s six themes, enabling networking, connections and amplifying the speed, resilience, and innovation of the tech sector.
London Tech Week 2021 themes:
Leaders & Innovation – Bringing together global leaders and innovators to challenge, create and champion the resilience and brilliance of the tech sector revolutions.
Investment & Start-Up – Exploring the entire ecosystem of funding and investment in technology. Matching the region’s top business-ready start-ups with investors, vendors and customers to supercharge growth and discover the next tech unicorn.
Knowledge & Skills – Creating a digital nation of significance through upskilling opportunities and exploring the Future of Work to the Future of Education.
Global Impact – The Global Impact Stream is a portfolio of events including Founders Forum HealthTech Summit and ClimateTech to tackle era-defining questions and highlight and accelerate the positive impact technology can have for the global ecosystem.
Diversity & Inclusion – Addressing under representation in the technology industry and creating positive movements to change, through gender, race, social mobility, and assistive tech.
Digital Enterprise – From retail, marketing, financial services, transport and more, events in this stream will delve into how industries are transforming in the face of innovation and disruption.
“Our mission at London Tech Week is to equip and inspire people to design, build and run a better, more inclusive, digital world,”
said Carolyn Dawson, President and Managing Director, Informa Tech
“We truly believe that tech holds the power to change the world and we are here to support the UK tech ecosystem to achieve this. The tech industry’s proven ability to tackle huge, global challenges, including the fight against COVID-19 and climate change, as well as support local communities, demonstrates the resilience and resourcefulness of the sector and its potential role in helping Britain build back better.
“Continued innovation, change and progress in tech is critical to help the world in these uncertain times and London Tech Week is a unique platform where businesses and business leaders can pledge responsibly, share insight, forge connections and drive the important transformation and the profound positive impact of technology on our world.”
Janet Coyle, Managing Director Business Growth at London & Partners, added:
“London is a global hub for tech and innovation, and we look forward to welcoming the global tech community to London Tech Week this year to address how tech can solve some of the world’s most pressing challenges. London’s tech sector has a vital role to play in the UK’s economic recovery and we are seeing this recognised in the record levels of VC investment so far this year, backing London’s diverse pool of innovative tech companies. We can’t wait to come together to celebrate UK tech and shape the future of the tech sector.”
Russ Shaw CBE, founder of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates, said:
“This year’s London Tech Week is a celebration of a sector that is driving the capitals and the UK’s economic recovery. From the extraordinary £8bn listing of Wise to data showing that London’s tech market has increased tenfold over the last ten years – despite the pandemic London’s tech companies continue to break funding records, create job opportunities, and deliver globally significant innovations. London Tech Week is an opportunity to hear from those on the frontline of this golden age for British technology and engage with the city’s grassroots tech community.”
Find out more at https://londontechweek.com