Conference

TechWorld is hosting an exciting two-day conference and seminar programme, which will feature over 60 top industry experts and thought leaders.

The event on day one will be chaired by Nick Baird, CEO, UK Trade & Investment and opened by Ed Vaizey MP, Minister for Culture, Communications and Creative Industries at a formal Opening Plenary session. 

Day two introduction is by Andrew Levi, Managing Director, Business Group, UK Trade & Investment, followed by keynote Rt Hon Vince Cable MP Secretary of State for Business, Innovation & Skills and President of the Board of Trade.

the two days will be chaired

There will also be a closing plenary with ministerial involvement and participation by a number of industry leaders.

On day two, the final panel session with industry experts provides a discussion on technology based companies across all sectors within the UK.

Each of the three themes, described below, featured at TechWorld this year will have a full programme comprising seminars, speaker presentations and panel sessions. The latest information is provided on the link to each theme above; the programme continues to grow and more speakers will be announced shortly.

You will also be able to attend the interactive ExploreExport workshops managed by UKTI's trade experts, helping you to do business internationally.

You can choose to attend sessions from one particular theme or can mix and match across all four themes.

Register to attend the conference and join us to network, debate, share best practice and hear from world class speakers.

Themes for TechWorld

The three overarching themes for TechWorld provide the opportunity to assess the very latest UK technology and applications available from UK companies - some of the most innovative technology companies globally.

Energy and Environment

Offering insights into innovative technologies and techniques for saving energy, reducing power consumption and improving performance through the application of creative design; this theme will provide insights into the crucial enablers which will allow us to move toward a low energy society. 

The Energy and Environment theme will showcase how UK technology may be applied to enable renewable and sustainable energy approaches, utilising novel and disruptive techniques to replace traditional energy-intensive generation methods. This outlines the future of SMART Grids and networks as we develop the SMART Cities of the future.

Digital Connected World

The Digitally Connected World has arrived and reaches into every part of our business and personal lives. At TechWorld you will see emerging technologies and applications that place the UK at the forefront of global innovation in the digital age.

Review applications as diverse as intelligent transport systems and mobile health, consider how education, construction and retail are changing in a digitally connected world and how location technology, the Internet of Things and the Cloud will continue to accelerate us to a web-enabled online presence.

Enabling Creativity

Perhaps the greatest impact of technology on our lives in recent years has been the explosive growth of digital and social media. From new paradigms in social networking, news and information delivery to augmented reality and 3D experiences, the UK provides many of the World’s most innovative companies.

Export to new markets with confidence

Organised by UK Trade & Investment to help guide and assist companies through this period of a rapidly changing world economy, and to provide you with an opportunity to meet with trade officers who can help develop your overseas business. ExploreExport provides a unique opportunity for businesses to take advantage of first-hand insight, knowledge and experience of these international trade specialists.

Join this series of market-focused workshops running throughout the Conference.

If you have any enquiries relating to the programme, or would like to speak at the conference please email info@techworld.uk.com or call 0845 363 1478.