London Tech Week returns to celebrate a decade uniting the UK tech ecosystem and powering global tech innovation
London Tech Week 2023 will feature more content than ever across the new Start-up, Enterprise and Leaders Zones and seven stages, including the brand-new Transformation Stage, a larger demo zone, fresh content for scaleups, start-ups, and enterprise plus spotlights on UK entrepreneurship and inclusivity. It is the place to connect everyone in the global tech sector, from start-up founders to corporate leaders, investors, innovators, policy makers and VCs, as well as the next generation of tech unicorns (‘soonicorns’) to continue driving change.
This year’s event is expected to attract over 10,000 attendees to London Tech Week’s core offering, taking place 12-14 June within the Queen Elizabeth Centre II, and many thousands more at the week-long fringe events hosted throughout the capital.
New features for 2023 include networking events, an EQL Lounge, an Investor Lounge, a celebratory 10th anniversary party plus a plethora of engaging workshops.
Updated content includes a brand-new Transformation Stage, an exploration of AI, FinTech and Crypto, Cybersecurity and Corporate Innovation – and a raft of start-up content on the Main Stage.
Powered by EQL:HER (which powers progress and gender equity in the tech space), the Inspiring Fifty Gala Dinner will return for 2023, London Tech Week’s exclusive gathering to celebrate the most inspiring women in UK tech.
As the biggest UK tech event on the industry calendar, London Tech Week is often chosen by Government as a platform to announce new policy and strategy relating to the capital's position as a global tech powerhouse. 2022 speakers included Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, ministers Nadine Dorries, Sajid Javid and Chris Philp, Darktrace CEO Poppy Gustafsson, Sir Patrick Vallance, Klarna CEO Sebastian Siemiątkowski, Body Coach CEO and Creative Director Nikki Wicks, and the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan.
Key themes for this London Tech Week 2023 are:
Inspiring a sustainable future
Growing a thriving and resilient UK tech ecosystem
True digital transformation and next tech frontiers
Free Campus Passes give access to the London Tech Week Main Stage, Start-up and Enterprise Zones plus Networking Hubs, Live demo areas, and live streamed and on demand content.
Tom Cuthell, Vice President, Global Festivals, Informa Tech Founders said: “We are delighted to celebrate the tenth anniversary of London Tech Week this year, as the world’s most inspirational founders, corporate heavyweights, government leaders, investors, and the next generation of tech disruptors convene to celebrating this economy-leading industry.
“With over 300 speakers focusing on everything from corporate innovation and enterprise transformation, to scaling start-ups, tackling the climate emergency, health tech, fintech, AI, web3, the future of education and the battle for talent. It is a unique opportunity to define the future of UK tech and the role it can play as a force for good.”
Carolyn Dawson, OBE, CEO, Founders Forum Group said: “UK tech businesses continue to exceed expectations, breaking funding records and delivering globally significant innovations as they help to drive the country’s thriving tech scene. Technology is increasingly impacting every aspect of people’s lives, business, and society and we and our community are very passionate about its potential to change the world for the better and tackle many of the world’s most critical challenges. We are proud and committed to the role that LTW continues to play to accelerate this process.”
Janet Coyle, OBE, Managing Director for Business at London & Partners, said: “London is a world leader in tech. From access to funding, talent, and customers to proximity to decision makers, networks and accelerator programmes, London offers start-ups and scale-ups everything they need to expand rapidly. London is a truly international tech community and we’re excited to welcome investors, entrepreneurs, and policy makers from around the world for the ten’s anniversary of London Tech Week.”
Three dedicated zones will be available to tailor a specific experience for attendees.
Start-ups Zone: Meet future unicorns and the game-changing leaders of tomorrow, interact with people at the cutting edge of tech innovation and learn how start-up founders are approaching funding and scaling. Ideal for serial entrepreneurs, unicorn founders, UK & Europe’s highest potential seed and Series A start-ups, leading scale-ups, soonicorns, investors and VCs.
Enterprise Zone: Discover how corporations are innovating and embracing emerging tech to become more productive, efficient, and competitive and hear from leaders at the forefront of digital transformation. For technology decision makers (CEO, CIO, CTO, VP), enterprise leaders, vendors, channel partners, analysts, and consultants.
Leaders Zone: Superstar founders, global tech CEOs, leading policymakers and investors unite to explore how to generate the most economic and societal value from the transformative tech shaping our next decade. For senior leaders (CEOs, C-suite, VPs), high-profile serial entrepreneurs and unicorn founders, policy makers, innovators, and influential thought leaders.
Seven stages will host a diverse range of engaging content:
The Main Stage: visionary insights from cross-industry leaders, deep-dives into the start-up ecosystem.
Start-up Stage: featuring some of the ecosystem’s most innovative founders and serial entrepreneurs sharing their stories and advice with real world perspective.
Impact Stage: technology driving positive change, tackling the climate emergency, enabling healthier, happier lives, and creating an accessible & inclusive ecosystem.
The Growth Stage: showcasing the next generation of entrepreneurs, inspiring talent and shaping our leaders of the future, the Elevating Founders Pitch Competition and Founders of the Future young entrepreneur competition.
The NextTech Stage: the most exciting tech evolutions from web3 to the metaverse.
New for 2023. The Transformation Stage: how corporates are innovating and embracing emerging tech to become more productive, efficient, and competitive, as well as unpacking the biggest trends in FinTech.
The LTW Leaders Stage: exclusive content offerings for the most senior and influential leaders in the tech ecosystem including the invite-only Global Leaders Innovation Summit, plus ClimateTech Summit HealthTech Summit and EQL:HER Summit.
A host of inspiring industry leaders return as London Tech Week ambassadors including Alex Mahon, CEO of Channel 4, Brent Hoberman, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Founders Factory and firstminute capital, Tessa Clark, Co-Founder & CEO of OLIO, Steve Hatch, Meta’s Vice President for Northern Europe, Zahra Bahrololoumi, Executive Vice President and CEO of Salesforce UK and Ireland and Michael Acton Smith, co-founder and co-CEO of Calm.
