Birmingham Tech Week returns virtually
Birmingham Tech Week is set to return digitally this year between October 12 and 16 offering a series of events championing new technologies and modern business strategies for a changing world.
It became the largest regional technology festival in the UK last year with more than 5,000 attending, but this year the week will be delivered entirely online and feature a number of high-profile speakers.
They include Thomas Blood, digital innovation leader at Amazon Web Services; Jill Palmer, chief executive at Click Travel and Avin Rabheru, chief executive and founder of Housekeep.
Yiannis Maos, founder of Birmingham Tech Week, said: “The week was founded on encouraging collaboration, celebrating regional success stories and inspiring organisations to get involved in all aspects of technology. Given the year we’ve had, it has never been so important for us to showcase Birmingham Tech. Hopefully, the week will give people and businesses a sense of optimism, arm them with the knowledge to navigate these uncertain times and help them create the foundations that will allow them to thrive.”
The week is free-to-attend and gives unparalleled access to experts and thought-leaders who will be sharing knowledge on subjects such as business culture, customer experience and how to start and scale up a tech business.
People wishing to attend can register at https://2020.birminghamtechweek.com/
The Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, said: “Our region’s economy was in good shape before the coronavirus pandemic struck, and we must do everything we can to get back on our feet quickly. Technology will be a key driver behind our recovery, and we are committed to helping businesses to improve their digital capability and equipping local people with the tech skills that employers need in these changing times. Protecting and creating jobs is key, and improving local people’s digital skills is a great way to do that.
“We will be holding several events during Birmingham Tech Week, which offers lots of opportunities to share knowledge and find out more from expert speakers about the latest developments in technology. I’d urge businesses and residents across the West Midlands to register now.”
