2023 Highlights

99% of Exhibitors, Partner and Attendees would come again

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

Held in October 2023, the international tech summit was brimming 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!

A Snapshot of 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 the ICC Wales, showcased Welsh technology, its ecosystem and championed the industry on the global stage.

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

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

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

Aled Miles, Welsh Government Envoy to the United States, welcomes and introduces Wales Tech Week 2023, followed by session AI: Friend or Foe with Danilo McGarry, named one of the top 20 most influential people in Ai.

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Reshaping tomorrow – Harnessing tech’s infinite potential to innovate, adapt and thrive

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

Zoe Kleinman, Technology Editor at the BBC, used thought-provoking insights, compelling stories, and a focus on responsible tech 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 insights into how Wales can serve as a gateway to economic growth, high-tech innovation, and international trade success.

Chair: Aled Miles, Welsh Government Envoy to the US

Panellists:

Kellie Beirne (CEO, Cardiff Capital Region)
Jan Griffiths (Founder, Gravitas Detroit)
Lyndon Faulkner (Chairman, President & CEO)
Gareth Hughes (Biomedical Engineer and Entrepreneur)
Walter May (Founder & CEO, GlobalWelsh)
Ammar Akhtar (Founder & CEO, FinalRentals).

Transforming the Public Sector: Navigating the Digital Experience

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

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

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