Milton Keynes is preparing to host its second annual Tech Week, scheduled to run from October 12th to October 16th. This city-wide event aims to bring together a diverse group of participants, including business leaders, innovators, researchers, investors, and the local community.
A week of innovation and connection
Over 35 separate events will take place across various locations in Milton Keynes. The week will shine a spotlight on the cutting-edge ideas, technologies, and businesses that are currently influencing the development of Milton Keynes and contributing to the broader UK economy. This follows the successful inaugural event, which saw significant engagement from over 23,000 attendees.
Showcasing Milton Keynes’ tech strengths
Milton Keynes City Council is the lead sponsor for Tech Week, with delivery managed by Protospace CIC. The initiative underscores the city’s growing standing as a hub for technological advancement. Milton Keynes is already home to more than 2,400 technology-focused businesses.
These businesses contribute substantially to the local economy, generating an estimated £3.4 billion in technology-related economic activity annually. The city continues to be a magnet for investment, skilled professionals, and pioneering organisations within the tech sector.
Key events and opportunities
A central event will be the Official Tech Week Conference, taking place on October 15th at Unity Place. BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman is set to host this significant gathering.
The conference will feature prominent figures from government, industry, and academic fields. Discussions will focus on the critical technologies, data strategies, and infrastructure necessary for the UK’s future economic prosperity. Tickets for this conference are now available, providing an opportunity to hear directly from influential voices in the technology, government, and business spheres.
Throughout the week, attendees can engage in a wide array of activities. These will cover topics such as artificial intelligence, robotics, entrepreneurship, digital skills development, and other emerging technologies. Specific highlights include RoboPASS, which will examine the future of robotics and autonomous systems in urban environments.
The Accelerating AI Conference will host experts from major companies including Google, Canva, and Microsoft. For aspiring entrepreneurs, Female Techpreneur’s Future Builder Hackathon is designed for women and girls. Ambitious start-ups will have a platform at the TC Group Pitch Event.
Additionally, HAYS Women in Tech aims to celebrate and support career progression for women in the technology sector. The broader programme also includes contributions from organisations such as Smart City Consultancy, The Open University, NatWest Entrepreneur Accelerator, Central Arc Angels, Biztech, PyData Milton Keynes, MK Geek Night, and Overt STEM, demonstrating the depth and diversity of Milton Keynes’ innovation ecosystem.
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