9th-15th November 2020
Bristol’s Technology Festival was born in 2019 seeking to showcase the sheer breadth of technology that had been developed in the local ecosystem, and share the stories of those entrepreneurs, engineers and creatives behind the technology with the people of the city, and further afield. It seeks to destroy any barriers between technology businesses, their suppliers, educational and charity organisations and the residents of the community that they live and work in.
With 2020 marking the start of a new decade, we ask what will the next decade see for the Bristol Tech Cluster? And, how can we influence it for the better of society, and the environment. Bristol Technology Festival now seeks to capture peoples’ hopes and predictions for the next decade. In what ways will technology influence how we live and work? What impact will the tech cluster have locally, and globally?
This decade has started with a shock, that will surely change the direction of the tech cluster and echoes of it will continue to be felt far beyond the current crisis. But technological ingenuity has never led a straight path.
So, we’re inviting you to come on a journey with us, to share your aspirations of where you’d like to see the Bristol Tech Cluster in the next decade. Then join us every year, until 2030, whatever sector, whatever role you play, to follow that journey, and map the twists and turns, and to celebrate the remarkable successes that we know will be achieved by the people of this city.
Be one of the 5000+ attendees across our events. Meet, connect, share and expand your network.
1Add your knowledge and be a part of the conversation.
3Whether you're a developer, designer, creative, entrepreneur, parent or just interested we have sessions for everyone!
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Our Mission
Moneyhub
Supporting the FinTech community in the South West
FinTech West is the place for disruptive start-ups, dynamic scale-ups and established enterprises. We share ideas, what’s working (and what isn’t), and how we can shape the future of our industry – together.
We are a recruitment agency operating within the Technology, Data, Engineering & Science industries. Proudly BCorp certified.
All things tech in the West
TechSPARK is a not-for-profit network dedicated to connecting, educating and strengthening the digi-tech cluster in the West.
We work with tech and digital businesses from Startups to Scaleups, SME’s to Global Corporations based in the region to help them to grow, using our connections and knowledge.
Engaging with over 25,000 people monthly highlighting the best in tech in the West and bringing people together at regular events.
Tiny Giant
We are an award-winning team of creative technolgists dedicated to helping pioneering brands create stand-out ideas, craft experiences and confidently step into new media and tech
TLT
TLT supports large corporates, public institutions and high growth businesses on their strategic and day-to-day legal needs. With significant experience advising organisations in the clean energy, digital, financial services, public sector, real estate, retail & consumer goods, and leisure, food & drink sectors, the firm has a strong track record of consistent growth driven by client need.
Helping catalyse investment into fast-growing startups
This pioneering collaboration between private and public sector organisations has been put together to help catalyse investment into fast-growing startups in Bristol, Bath and the West of England.
The first of its kind in the UK, the IAP will launch activities to increase the flow of money into the area and showcase the region as a leading startup hub.
Want support from the Investment Activator Programme - contact IAP@techspark.co
Robert Half
Global Recruitment Firm, with local offices in Bristol specialising in Technology, Finance, HR, Marketing, Business Support and Exec Search.
MD, TechSPARK
Ben has been working to help grow tech and digital business for the last decade. He is MD of TechSPARK the Southwest’s network for tech start up and scale ups working with over 25,000 people.
Head of Business Transformation, Hargreaves Lansdown
Director, Deloitte
I am an experienced software development manager with a strong technical background and experience working in an agile development environment. My team delivers multiple Point of Sale (POS) applications on a number of different platforms, including Windows, Linux, Android and iOS, processing hundreds of thousands of transactions per day. My responsibilities range through all aspects of the product life cycle from gathering commercial requirements, managing the development, testing and support.
Founder, Why Communications
I help leaders in technology companies to tell the world WHY they and their products are worth giving a damn about.
With over 15 years' experience in corporate communications and technical product marketing, I can articulate a company's value to customers, investors, employees, and media targets.
Founder, Bristol Tech Showcase
A forward thinking impactful technology leader with a record of delivering business and technology transformation. Experienced with multiple enterprise technologies and their applicability for various business needs.
Demonstrable ability to engage, connect and build relationships that can influence and help improve business outcomes. Cross industry, Executive, Board, Regulators. Experienced in B2B and B2C sectors, public bodies and privately held companies.
A Teaching Associate at Warwick Business School and the owner of the Bristol Technology Showcase, an emerging technology event that takes place in the City of Bristol.
This festival would not be possible without the support of partners. Thank you!
