Birmingham Tech Week, described as the UK’s largest regional technology festival and conference, returns for its sixth edition in October.
From 21st-25th October, the event is set to welcome more than 8,000 attendees and host 100+ speakers.
Venues such as Millennium Point, STEAMhouse, The Exchange and the ICC will host a comprehensive programme encompassing interactive tech demos, insightful panel discussions and forums.
Key highlights include a Scale up Summit, an Engineering & Developer Conference, Global Growth Congress with a futuristic Tech Expo and a prestigious black-tie dinner and awards ceremony.
Each day will follow a core theme, with Monday focusing on leadership; Tuesday doubling down on both digital skills and the HealthTech sector; Wednesday will see the Global Growth Congress as well as a day dedicated to women in tech and cyber; Thursday’s focus is on growth; whilst Friday will finish the week with the theme of celebration.
Alongside the festivities, Birmingham Tech Week will also host the much-anticipated ‘One to Win’ pitch competition – spearheaded by Rigby Group, Haatch and SCC, and delivered by Midven, part of Future Planet Capital.
It will see a ground-breaking £1 million awarded to a West Midlands business demonstrating game-changing innovation. The pitching will take place on the Wednesday, with the winner announced during the black tie and awards dinner on the Friday.
TechWM is the not-for-profit driving the biggest regional tech festival outside of London.
“TechWM is on a mission to connect, amplify and propel the region’s tech sector, and Birmingham Tech Week perfectly embodies that vision,” said Yiannis Maos MBE, CEO of TechWM and Birmingham Tech Week.
“We continue to bring together industry leaders and pioneering tech brands to solidify the West Midlands’ position as a global tech powerhouse.
“This year, Birmingham Tech Week is going to build on the West Midland Tech Ecosystem’s narrative of Making Tech Succeed, In The Most Human Of Places, which was officially released during the West Midlands Tech review in May.
“We have a fantastic lineup of speakers and events planned, offering a truly enriching experience for all attendees. As well as, of course, the grand finale of our One To Win pitch competition.”