Birmingham Tech week is not far away, and there are so many exciting events on the agenda! To help you out, we’ve hand-picked some of the events we are most looking forward to – but you can find a full list of the events here.
Monday 7th October
Breaking into health tech
Are you in Health Tech or would like to be? – This Healthcare Technologies Institute event is about breaking barriers to access the healthcare market through innovation, technical advancements and right people right place. The event will offer opportunities to collaborate with experts, develop business and get up to £3,000 of direct free support through a “Dragons Den style” event.
More information here.
How do we fill the skills gap in the fast moving Technology Industry?
In this event the discussion will be about how we should aim to build a platform to work together to inspire and encourage the next generation of tech talent.
Our roles as leaders, market professionals and innovators within the tech space is incredibly important, but we all have ideas and opinions and we should discuss these in order to fill this talent gap.
More information here.
Official Birmingham Tech Week Social
At Monday’s social you can enjoy an extended happy hour in the Havana Bar at Revolucion de Cuba from 5.30 – 10pm.
Tuesday 8th October
Smart City Alliance: Smart Ideas for Global Growth
This is our event and we are thrilled to be part of Birmingham Tech Week. We will be having a tour of the Manufacturing and Technology Centre, before exploring the range of support available from Enterprise Europe Network. If you’ve got a smart idea EEN can help you explore global opportunities to help your business grow and thrive.
Read more about our event here.
Technology & Digital Marketing Workshop For SMEs – Birmingham’s First ‘Inclusive’ Event For Disabled & Non-Disabled Guests
This event will be Birmingham’s first ‘inclusive’ Digital Marketing event for local SMEs aimed at both disabled & non-disabled people. It will have latest tech and sign language interpreters, hearing loops, concierge service for wheelchair users, reserved front row seating and much more.
AdvoFest 2019: Brand Advocacy Conference (Customer Experience & Marketing)
AdvoFest is an interactive and insightful conference, focusing on how to create, empower and enable brand advocates. The event takes place on the 8th October in Birmingham and best of all it’s FREE to attend!
More information here.
Grow your business – the AI way
Artificial intelligence (AI) is one of the most exciting technologies of our time. With 89% of UK company leaders planning to adopt AI within the next five years, and with an estimated market value of £20 billion over the same period, AI is set to revolutionise business. However, AI remains a mysterious and challenging subject for many business leaders.
Industry experts from Marks & Clerk will provide an insightful seminar for companies to learn about AI, and to understand how intellectual property can be used to protect their investment in developing AI technology.
More information here.
Wednesday 9th October
This Is Our Brum: Tech for Good
Come join Birmingham Tech Week for “This Is Our Brum”, a community-oriented conversation about Identity, Connection, and Innovation across Birmingham’s three sectors. We will meet on Wednesday, October 9 from 10 AM – 4 PM in The Platform Space at Millennium Point. Together, we will discuss how Birmingham can leverage Commonwealth Games, HS2, and the burgeoning Tech Boom to generate inclusive and socially responsible growth.
More information here.
AI Frenzy 2019: Artificial Intelligence
Eagle Lab Birmingham bring you AI Frenzy as part of Birmingham Tech Week.
Our interactive afternoon event will allow you time to network with likeminded people and businesses and to listen to a number of Keynote Talks, Panel Discussions and much more.
More information here.
Birmingham’s Digital Transformation: Tech Power Panel
In association with Birmingham Tech Week, Downtown in Business will be hosting a Tech Power Panel to discuss the key issues shaping the Tech Industry. Digital transformation is vital to ensure organisational efficiency and that businesses are flexible with the ever-changing face of technology. However, are some companies being left behind?
More information here.
Thursday 10th October
Transforming your business through innovation
We are bringing together managing directors, CEO’s, finance directors, and engineering directors of fast-growing businesses within the manufacturing sector to share insights and discuss the opportunities to maximise the growth potential through innovation.
More information here.
Ready Player Brum: The Changing Landscape of a Smart City
Trowers & Hamlins LLP host Ready Player Brum: The Changing Landscape of a Smart City, a morning of engaging conversations all around 5G and the exciting possibilities it brings.
More information here.
Women in Tech
With seemingly endless ‘duties’ that women have, it can be sometimes difficult to take the dream next step in the career ladder.
At Birmingham Tech Week, Shopper.com and Enterprise Europe Network are joining hands to bring exciting insights about how women in tech have overcome these challenges.
More information here.
Obillex: FinTech Innovation & Globalisation
Join Obillex as they discuss the globalisation of financial services through technology and its implications for the future of the industry, including trade finance.
More information here.
Birmingham Greentech: Show and Tell
Are you a local greentech business? Do you want the opportunity to showcase your green technology in central Birmingham to other tech businesses, policy makers, sponsors and academics? Or are you interested in seeing what greentech is being developed locally and want to help solve air quality or environmental problems in your city?
You may have hardware or software – if it is greentech, we are providing a showcase to local talent and commercial prospects at Millennium Point on October 10th between 4-9pm.
More information here.
Friday 11th October
BioForward 2019: Roadmap for growth – life sciences event
BioForward is aimed at professionals from early stage and emerging life sciences companies who want to gain the knowledge, skills, connectivity, and support necessary to achieve commercial success for their organisation.
More information here.
Innovation & Funding Innovation
Whether you are an entrepreneur, an SME, in academia, in industry, an investor, a social enterprise, or part of the innovation ecosystem; this event is for you.
This event & exhibition will raise the profile of the Birmingham & West Midlands Tech Scene. Inspiring the next generation of innovators, encourage inward investment and create an environment where high-growth innovative companies can flourish.
More information here.
Birmingham Tech Week: End of Week Dinner
Join influential Birmingham Tech Leaders at an exclusive dinner as we celebrate Tech Week and look ahead to the exciting transformation that our City is about to go through.
More information here.
But that’s only a selection! There’s plenty for exciting events to take part in. Visit the website to learn more about Birmingham Tech Week, and follow them on Twitter.
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