MAIN EVENT

LOCATION: HSBC HQ, 1 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 1HQ

Last year our region’s tech sector grew by £3.8bn and this year our digital ecosystem has continued to go from strength to strength. However, in order to realise our true potential, we must work together to build on our already solid foundation.

 

At this Leadership Breakfast, we will discuss what’s needed to enable our local tech and digital companies to succeed, how we can bring everyone on the journey with us and the role technology will play in helping us recover in a better more sustainable way. We will also take an international view and understand what’s needed for the West Midlands to become a globally recognised tech hub.

LOCATION: BT, Three Snowhill, Queensway, Birmingham B4 6GA

LOCATION: HSBC UK Headquarters, 1 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 1HQ

Launched in February 2023, the Centre for Finance, Innovation and Technology is set on a mission to accelerate the UK’s position as the global centre of innovation in financial services. Backed by HM Treasury and City of London Corporation, CFIT is leading industry through collaborative effort to unblock barriers to growth for financial technology by bringing together the best minds from across the UK in order to drive better outcomes for consumers and SMEs.

Open Finance is the first focus announced by CFIT, drawing together partners from across the UK including Birmingham based businesses. This event is chance to learn more more on the CFIT mission, build understanding on how coalitions work including Birmingham coalition members – HSBC and CrediCar – on their role in advancing open finance, as well as plans for the future.

LOCATION: Shoosmiths – Floor 20, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AG

• C-suite executives and business leaders
• HR and talent development professionals
• Innovation managers and teams
• Corporate professionals

LOCATION: Restaurant at University College Birmingham, Summer Row, Birmingham B3 1JB

An evening of engaging dialogue, networking and collaboration. We recognize the invaluable perspective that business leaders and policy makers bring to the table. At this informal networking dinner, we aim to foster a unique environment where thought leaders from various sectors of the economy can come together to exchange ideas, share experiences, and discuss the transformational potential of training and education. Our Universities are deeply committed to addressing the challenges arising from the rapidly changing job market. We understand that to prepare students effectively, we need to be in tune with the current needs and expectations of employers across industries.

The evening’s agenda is designed to promote open dialogue and collaborative brainstorming. It will provide an opportunity for you to:

• Share your insights and observations about the evolving job market, including skill gaps and emerging trends
• Engage in meaningful discussions with fellow business leaders, educators, and researchers
• Explore innovative approaches to course structures, curriculum design, and industry-academia partnerships
• Network with other influential individuals who share your passion for driving positive change

LOCATION: Albert’s Schloss, One Chamberlain Sq, Birmingham B3 3AX

Open to all Birmingham Tech Week attendees. Our Opening Evening Tech Social will see all corners of the tech sector and community come together for an evening celebration. The official Tech Nation relaunch party in will take place on the opening evening.

Meet tech leaders, discover new opportunities and see what the week has in store. Come and hear about Tech Nation’s plans for championing a better environment for the UK’s tech startups and founders, find out what the week has in store, meet tech leaders and discover new opportunities.  Let’s celebrate our region’s fantastic and unique tech sector together.

LOCATION: The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR

Celebrating a decade of activity, the University of Birmingham Business Club is a gateway for businesses to engage with the University of Birmingham and find opportunities to work with us. Join Michael Burke (GBSIoT), Professor Aad van Moorsel (UoB, Computer Science) and colleagues from the University’s Careers Network for a special Birmingham Tech Week session on digital skills and the future of work, examining technological innovation opportunities for your business. Aimed at: Small and medium-sized businesses.

LOCATION: iCentrum, Innovation Birmingham Campus, Holt St, Birmingham B7 4BB

Brought to you in partnership with The Real Estate Data (RED) Foundation, this event is part of the Birmingham Tech Week fringe programme by SuperTech. Hear from industry experts and discuss with thought leaders on the importance of data for the real estate sector exploring:

• Where are we with data today?
• What are the key challenges that we face?
• What should the sector be doing about it?
• What needs to happen?
• What are the barriers?

LOCATION: The Custard Factory, Gibb Street, Deritend, Birmingham, B9 4AA

From Data to Decisions: Harnessing the Power of AI

In today’s economic and geopolitical climate, organisations across the UK are focused on doing more with less. They are seeking to deliver greater business value by improving operational efficiencies to optimise costs, without impacting the ability to accelerate innovation and enhance customer experiences. Many are adopting modern data strategies to unlock the power of their own data to make better, more-informed decisions faster.

Join AWS experts, customers and partners for this half-day event to explore AI, the cutting-edge technology empowering organisations to transform their business through data, securely and at lower cost. Gain insight into the strategies empowering business leaders to build smarter, innovate faster and shape their digital future.

LOCATION: The Exchange, University of Birmingham, 3 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2DR

Learn more about what the data says on the regional skills gaps, gain insights into how to successfully cultivate a diverse and inclusive digital workforce, and be inspired by dynamic approaches to learning and development. We’ll be hearing from experts and specialists from the University of Birmingham, AND Digital, Ahead Partnerships and Birmingham Digital Futures as well as the West Midlands Tech Commissioner, Martin Ward (amongst others), on digital skills and the future of work. 

Aimed at: If you’re responsible for inspiring digital futures in your organisation and for the West Midlands region, join us at the University of Birmingham’s Exchange building in the heart of Birmingham.  

LOCATION: HSBC UK, Centenary Square, 1 Centenary Sq, Birmingham, B1 1HQ

What do the latest advances in digital technology really mean for SMEs?

Join us as we explore practical advice, insight and information on what developments– from AI, data analytics and automation, to advances in cloud-based solutions and cyber security – mean for Greater Birmingham’s business community.

This event will explore how businesses are embracing the opportunities, and navigating the challenges, of the digital industrial revolution and why: the tangible business benefits to doing so. It will see a panel of business case studies and leading advisors, sharing their insights and perspectives before a series of roundtable discussions.

This event is a Birmingham Tech Week Fringe Event, brought to you by the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce and HSBC UK.

ATTEND FOR:

• Insights into the latest trends on digital transformation 
• Practical information aimed at SME businesses 
• Discussion and network building with peers and experts

AIMED AT:

• SME owners, directors and leaders 
• Representatives from the business community with an interest in this agenda

LOCATION: HSBC UK, Centenary Square, 1 Centenary Sq, Birmingham, B1 1HQ

Female founders are on the rise: in 2022, women launched more that 150,000 new companies in the UK, with all-female-led companies making up 20% of businesses.

But despite there being more female founders than ever before, the funding landscape looks pretty bleak. According to the British Business Bank, for every £1 of equity investment in the UK in 2021, all-female-founder teams received just 2p…

If we believe that ‘The Future Is Female’ is not just a statement, but a commitment to driving tangible change, then we also need to face the facts: before she can get there, she’s going to need funding.

However, from Angel Investment and crowdfunding, to VCs and seed fundraising: understanding what streams fit your growth ambitions best can be a hurdle in itself and knowing how others secured them appears impossible.

EAST VILLAGE. wants to fix that, decoding the funding landscape and, ultimately, getting more money in the pockets of women. Join us for The Future Is Female: Navigating the Funding Landscape Effectively, as we assemble a panel of role models paving the way who have ‘been there, done that’, and seasoned experts who have helped others find – and get – the funding that was right for them.

LOCATION: The Suites, The Birmingham Rep, Centenary Square, Broad Street,
Birmingham, B1 2EP

Sustainable development and inclusive design are redefining our expectations of the built environment. Meeting these expectations requires system-wide improvements in everything from housing, infrastructure, transport hubs to mixed-use developments. Advances in digital approaches can help accelerate inclusive and sustainable cities by improving the way we plan / design / build/ reuse and operate our cities.

Join Arup for a discussion on how digital technologies shape urban environments, design better outcomes and improve collaboration for the benefit of more inclusive and sustainable cities. Following the discussion, you will have the opportunity to network and try out some of Arup’s digital solutions in interactive demonstrations over lunch.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided.

LOCATION: HSBC UK, Centenary Square, 1 Centenary Sq, Birmingham, B1 1HQ

If you are a female founder,  you are are invited to a Pitch Practice and Networking event at the HSBC UK Head Office in Birmingham, offering the opportunity to practice pitching your business to a panel of industry experts and successful entrepreneurs for candid feedback, tips and guidance.

The panel will contain people that have been through the entrepreneur journey as well as those that provide funding for businesses to grow.

Being part of the event will allow you to:

• Define and refine pitch materials
• Gain visibility
• Build their network

LOCATION: The Exchange, 3 Centenary Square Birmingham B1 2DR

Digital Transformation – How and why you should implement a Digital Roadmap.

A digital roadmap is a blueprint for your business, whether you are a pre-start up, start up or established business. Come along to this exciting session, facilitated by Microsoft UK and WMCA, to find out more about how digital roadmaps have set tech business owners up for success in this region and beyond. Aimed at: Small and medium-sized businesses.  

LOCATION: BCRRE, UKRRIN Building, University of Birmingham, B15 2TT

We are excited to announce the next Transport Working Group for Innovation Alliance event!

As part of Birmingham Tech Week, the Birmingham Centre for Railway Research and Education (BCRRE) at the UKRRIN Building will be hosting our next event.

We have some great speakers confirmed where we will be debating the digital world of ticketing and technology’s. There will also be time for networking and an opportunity for a tour around the BCRRE lab to look at driver cab and bravo-timetabling lab.

Please note that car parking is severely limited and the nearest multi story car park is a 15 minute walk away. However, the venue is a 1 minute walk from the University train station.

LOCATION: The Exchange, University of Birmingham, 3 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2DR

SuperTech and the University of Birmingham brings you the Annual Networking Dinner event for the Proftech community as part of the Birmingham Tech Week.

Whether you are in fintech, lawtech, proptech, insurtech, HRtech or other professional services with tech related domain, why not come and join us for an evening of mingling, chat and smiles at the University of Birmingham’s fabulous Exchange Building.

LOCATION: Hotel Du Vin, 25 Church St, Birmingham B3 2NR

Join Birmingham-Based marketing and comms specialists, VBX in celebrating the region’s tech prowess at an evening of learning and networking with industry experts. With speakers covering Ethical AI and Data Integrity, it bodes to be an inspiring event. Guests include local business, tech specialists and local government reps. Learn more and RSVP.

LOCATION: The Ivy, 67 Temple Row, Birmingham, B2 5LS

Over a relaxed and informal dinner we will hear from David Murray, previously founder and CEO of Kirona, and Duncan Ellis, CTO of ENSEK, about their experience of growing a company with the support of a private equity partner and the value this can add.

You will be able to hear first-hand about their journey with LDC, including how a private equity partner helped them to achieve their objectives and, importantly, what advice they’d give to other business leaders considering a similar route to growth.

In addition, there will be the opportunity to engage with fellow tech entrepreneurs and founders who are interested in exploring what a private equity partner can offer and whether it is the right option for their business.

LOCATION: Alpha Works, Alpha Tower, Suffolk Street Queensway, Birmingham B1 1TT

Explore untapped trade and investment prospects at Untapping Opportunities for Trade and Investment between the West Midlands and Latin America. This event connects West Midlands businesses with the rapidly growing Latin American market, cited by many as the next great global market opportunity, through enlightening talks by successful market experts and business leaders. Learn the strategies and insights necessary for flourishing in these markets and seize the chance to expand your business horizons.

LOCATION: iCentrum, Innovation Birmingham Campus, Holt St, Birmingham B7 4BP

Calling all AI Businesses for Financial Services
BNP Paribas Personal Finance, in partnership with SuperTech are seeking innovative AI businesses for an exploratory exchange of innovation ideas, products and services to inform their future roadmap.

Building on the success of the interactions with exciting SMEs through the online knowledge exchange programme, the Connector Series, BNP Paribas Personal Finance are taking this to the next level with both scale, seniority and in-person meetings as part of Birmingham Tech Week. This is a unique opportunity to engage with top executives from a range of functions across the personal finance business.

How the event will work
Think a little like speed-networking, but more relaxed and with more general mingling. Each company attending will get to meet with at least two different functional areas (e.g. risk team, finance, marketing) to talk about AI based solutions. There will also be general networking time to meet with other representatives and connect with other attendees.

To attend, your company needs to register.

LOCATION: The Bond Studios, 180, 182 Fazeley St, Birmingham B5 5SE

Join us in the heart of Birmingham’s Creative Quarter for Global West Midlands: The Tech That Makes Tomorrow Work; a tech conference exploring the very best of cutting-edge advanced technologies being developed in the UK’s second largest city and the wider West Midlands region.

We’re Creating the Tech That Makes Tomorrow Work 

What do you get when you combine an engineering supercluster – home to some of the world’s leading aerospace, automotive and rail firms – with the UK’s largest regional Business, Professional and Financial Services market and the country’s fastest-growing tech sector? A hotbed of next-generation technological innovation and convergence; all right here in the West Midlands.

There’s little doubt the region is well-placed at the forefront of the UK’s drive to be a Science and Technology Superpower by 2030. That’s why delegates can expect to hear tech industry experts, innovators and keynote speakers discuss, debate and divulge fascinating insights in sessions covering:

• Advanced Tech: 5G, Artificial Intelligence, AR/VR, Quantum Technologies & Future Comms
• Future Mobility & Battery Technologies
• CleanTech
• CreaTech
• MedTech

To register your interest in attending this event, please join the waiting list.

LOCATION: Fazeley Studios, Birmingham B5 5SE

To coincide with Birmingham Tech Week and the US Creative Roadshow, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) invites you to join us to explore high impact Creative, Media, Sports Economy and Tech opportunities in North America.

Alongside local and National based DBT representatives, you will hear from our US-based team (in-person) and Create Central an industry body whose members comprise some of the UK’s most creative thinkers and change makers in film, TV, games and other creative content sectors.

Places are limited and going fast, so express your interest in joining us today by clicking on the link below. One-to-one meetings are subject to availability and will be allocated on a first come first serve basis. 

LOCATION: Edgbaston Cricket Ground, Birmingham, B5 7QU

Intercity Technology invite you to join us at our event to learn industry trends, threats and concerns from our Virtual Chief Information Security Officers (vCISOs), as well as guest speaker Detective Superintendent of the West Midlands Police, Vanessa Eyles. It’s time to give security a seat at your board table. To learn the importance of why and how to accomplish this, join us at ours first.

LOCATION: iCentrum, Holt St, Birmingham B7 4BP

Join us for an unforgettable cultural extravaganza at the Meka Toys Launch Party! Immerse yourself in a world of learning and fun as we unveil our innovative educational gaming app. From captivating fashion shows to inspiring poetry, thought-provoking panels, lively entertainment, and mouthwatering cultural cuisine from local businesses, it’s an event you won’t want to miss. Be part of the excitement and support our mission to empower young minds through play and cultural exploration. Save the date for a day of celebration, discovery, and community. Get ready to play and learn with Meka Toys!

LOCATION: Shakespeare Martineau, 1 Colmore Square, Birmingham, B4 6AA

The regional tech sector is facing significant skills shortages which risks hampering growth, innovation and productivity. Universities and colleges can play an important role in helping businesses address these challenges.

Shakespeare Martineau are hosting a panel conversation as part of Birmingham Tech Week to look at what businesses need, what education institutions can offer and how to build better, deeper, and more strategic partnerships to support growth.

There will be an opportunity for delegates to share what works well and identify what needs to change in addressing this business-critical problem area, followed by networking over drinks and canapés.

The panel session is aimed at anyone working in senior roles in or associated with the technology sector or in educational institutions.

Places are limited – early booking is encouraged.

LOCATION: Accenture Song (formerly Spark44), 84-86 Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, B5 4EG

We are very excited to invite you to join us to our very first Tech Week event, launching a brand new think tank style workshop!

The event will start with an opportunity for you to write a work issue that you would like some insight on. You will then be divided in big round table groups and assigned a real life challenge faced by a woman in tech.

Coming up with advice, tips and suggestions from your own life experience, you will have the opportunity to connect, network and find practical solutions together!

Light refreshments and snacks will be available from 5:30PM onwards so feel to arrive from then on.

If you’re can’t make it for the start time that’s absolutely fine – Join us when you can!

Please note: This event is open to all genders.

LOCATION: The Bond Studios, 180, 182 Fazeley St, Birmingham B5 5SE

Following the Global West Midlands Conference, West Midlands Growth Company is pleased to host an after-event evening reception, where delegates can enjoy an evening of networking and refreshments with tech business leaders, entrepreneurs and investors from across the UK and around the world.

Spaces are limited, to register your interest please join the waiting list.

Please note, delegates who have attended the Global West Midlands Conference will be given priority when allocating places.

LOCATION: STEAMhouse, Belmont Row, Birmingham B4 7RQ

Starting a business can be hard, scary and often lonely. The Startup Zone will help budding entrepreneurs and growing startups navigate the tech ecosystem with loads of support organisations willing and able to help. You’ll also get to hear from later stage businesses and learn from their challenges as well as have time to mingle and build that all important network.

LOCATION: BGF, The Lewis Building, 35 Bull St, Birmingham B4 6AF

The ScaleUp Summit (Global Growth Zone) is designed for ambitious and scaling tech companies who are preparing for their Series A. At the ScaleUp Summit (Global Growth Zone), you will discover how to successfully prepare for future investment, how you can access global growth programmes and how to attract and acquire world-class talent.

You will also get to hear from tech entrepreneurs and founders who have exited or gone global. Learn from the mistakes they’ve made (so you don’t have to), and discover the secrets to their success.

LOCATION: Enterprise Wharf, Holt St, Birmingham B7 4BP

The Digital Health Revolution is reshaping the healthcare landscape by leveraging digital technologies to drive innovation, transform care delivery, and empower individuals to take control of their health and well-being.

Join us at this pre-eminent event and check-in with some of the UK’s most senior-level thought leaders in health & tech who will look at the numerous benefits which digital health technologies can help us enjoy including: improved access to care; enhanced patient engagement; better health outcomes; cost savings; and increased efficiency in healthcare delivery. Importantly, the experts will also tackle and debate the key challenges and barriers to implementing an effective and consistent Digital Transformation across Healthcare.

With an exceptional mix of insightful and strategic thinking, you will have the opportunity to interact, engage and learn from experienced thought leaders and practitioners; whilst having the chance to contribute your own viewpoints and experiences.

LOCATION: The Exchange, 3 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2DR

LOCATION: Shoosmiths – Floor 20, 103 Colmore Row, Birmingham B3 3AG

LOCATION: KPMG, 1 Snow Hill Queensway Birmingham B4 6GH

Pitching to VCs takes a chunk of time and loads of energy, and every rejection takes a little chip out of the soul, so as an entrepreneur, you’d better be pitching to the right investors!

As a startup founder, you have hundreds of other things to do, so we’ve structured rev to deliver fast, efficient insights to make the best use of two hours of your time.

Each VC has 5 minutes, and then you, the founder, can ask a few pithy questions (and get pithy answers). Then, you can ask anything else during networking – your opportunity to stand out and be memorable, or better still, unforgettable!

rev™ is where founders discover not just the VCs whose investment thesis is aligned but where chemistry and personality resonate.

After our heavily over-subscribed July event at Level 39, rev™ is now going to Birmingham on Oct 19th.

In-person spaces are limited. Guarantee your spot now.

This event is free for founders. Drinks and networking will follow the presentations. If you can’t make it to Birmingham on the day, you can join the live stream at no charge (registration required).

If you’re an investor and would like to pitch, please register here in case we have any late cancellations – and you’ll be first in line for our next episode of rev™ London in November.

LOCATION: Hall 4, The International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham B1 2EA

TechMids Engineering & Developer Conference is a full stack event as part of Birmingham Tech Week 2023.

Hear from world class speakers, engage in social chatter, and find out how to get involved with the community.

TechMids is made up of all your favourite meetups from Brum.js to Fusion, to Golang, to DevOps and everything in-between.

LOCATION: The International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham B1 2EA

The West Midlands is quickly becoming a Cyber hotspot with corporates, startups and public sector organisations innovating around this hot topic. As part of this year’s Birmingham Tech Week, CyberScape23, will showcase what the region has to offer and help SME’s and leaders understand how Cyber can help and enhance their businesses. Hear from industry experts, exciting startups and cyber innovators.

LOCATION: NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator Hub, St Phillips, off Colmore Row, Birmingham, B3 2RB

Discussing the challenges, barriers and opportunities for underrepresented tech founders.

LOCATION: The International Convention Centre (ICC), Birmingham B1 2EA