2023 Highlights

99% of the Exhibitors, Partners and Attendees would come again

Wales Tech Week 2023 was the first in-person edition of the international technology summit, marking a significant milestone in showcasing Wales as a global technology hub. The summit saw high level engagement from the Welsh and UK Governments, together with a strong presence of international VIPs.

Held in October 2023, the international technology summit was packed with opportunities to connect, collaborate, and do business with attendees and exhibitors from over 25 diverse industries – and so much more!

Don’t just take our word for it – keep reading to relive the event and see what you missed!

99% of the Exhibitors, Partners and Attendees would come again.

The success of 2023

4000+

Attendees

90+

Partners & Exhibitors

320+

Speakers

1,500+

Organisations Represented

Previous Partners

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Wales Tech Week 2023, held between 16 and 18 October 2023 at ICC Wales, showcased Welsh technology, its ecosystem and promoted the industry on the global stage.

It connected, promoted and developed Wales as a centre of expertise and opportunity for enabling technologies and new technologies and their applications for business and society today.

After two virtual years, this was the first physical event. Wales Tech Week 2023 brought the global technology community together to connect, collaborate and do business.

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Wales Tech Week 2023 Presentation with Aled Miles, and AI: Friend or Foe with Danilo McGarry

Aled Miles, Welsh Government Ambassador to the US, welcomes and introduces Wales Tech Week 2023, followed by an AI: Friend or Foe session with Danilo McGarry, who has been named one of the 20 most influential people in Ai.

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Reshaping tomorrow – Harnessing the infinite potential of technology to innovate, adapt and thrive

“Reshaping Tomorrow” was an inspiring and progressive keynote that invited you to envision a future where technology transcends boundaries and transforms society.

BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman used thought-provoking insights, compelling stories, and a focus on responsible technology adoption to encourage people and organisations to embrace change, adapt, and thrive in a world of infinite technological potential.

Why Wales: A Thriving Hub for Business Growth and Global Trade Opportunities

This session shared an insight into how Wales can be a gateway to economic growth, high-tech innovation, and international trade success.

Chair: Aled Miles, Welsh Government Ambassador to the USA

Panelists:
Kellie Beirne (Chief Executive, Cardiff Capital Region)
Jan Griffiths (Founder, Gravitas Detroit)
Lyndon Faulkner (Chairman, President and CEO)
Gareth Hughes (Biomedical Engineer and Entrepreneur)
Walter May (Founder and CEO, GlobalWelsh)
Ammar Akhtar (Founder and CEO, Final Rentals)

Transforming the Public Sector: Navigating the Digital Experience

This panel session explored the critical importance of digital transformation in government organisations.

Chair: Professor Tom Crick, Professor of Digital and Policy and Deputy Deputy Vice-Chancellor of Swansea University

Panelists:
Mark Sweeny (Chief Executive, de Novo Solutions)
Dave Mann (HR Director of People Services, Ministry of Justice)
Debbie Green (Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, UKI Applications, Oracle EMEA)
Karl Hoods (Group Chief Digital and Information Officer, Energy Security and Net Zero and Science, Innovation and Technology)