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UK
TECH
NIGHT

Techtrends and
UK Business Opportunities
About
About

#uktechnight
18I06I2018

No.1

The UK is ranked the most globalised ICT sector (the US is 4th)

This event is a tech forum focusing on the key developments and business opportunities on the UK market.  

It will feature discussions on a range of future trends, covering key themes such as:
 

  • Artificial Intelligence

  • Augmented &
    Virtual Reality

  • Blockchain

  • Cloud Computing

  • Communications

  • Cyber Security

8bn EUR

 

Tech Investment in the UK
2x higher than any other European country

  • Data Analytics

  • Data Centres

  • Electronic Systems

  • Internet of Things

  • Industry 4.0

  • Semiconductors

  • Smart Cities

Come and find out how the UK Government and the Department for International Trade (DIT) can support your growth in the UK.

190bn EUR

 

Digital Tech Turnover

  • Who is this event for? 
    This event is for:

    • established international businesses who are keen to learn more about strategic business opportunities in the UK

    • entrepreneurs interested in scaling up and tapping into the UK´s tech sector

    • business angels and investors

  • Participants will be:

    • senior executives

    • group management

    • heads of marketing & sales

    • business development professionals

    • key decision makers in the fields of innovation and R&D 

  • How can I register? 
    Click on the "Register Now" button at the top of this page. Please note that capacity at this unique event is limited and your place will be confirmed by email shortly after registration. On the day of the event, photo ID will be required for access to the Ambassador’s Residence.

  • Which language will the event be held in? The event will be held in English.

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Speakers

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Our #UKTECHNIGHT is now behind us. Thank you very much once again to all the tech companies, entrepreneurs, business angels and other key stakeholders from Austria, Switzerland, Spain, Czech Republic and the UK who joined us at this unique event.

To keep up to date with future DIT events and the latest key econmic news from the UK please join our LinkedIn Group: www.bit.ly/linkedindit

If you would like to speak to us about how DIT can help your business grow, get in touch:

Email: commerce@britishembassy.at

Phone: +43 1 716 13 6161 

Website: invest.great.gov.uk

LinkedIn: bit.ly/linkedindit

Twitter: @tradegovukAUT

Speakers

Leigh Turner CMG
Bronwen Moore
British Ambassador to Austria 
BRITISH EMBASSY VIENNA (AT)
Head of International Trade & Investment
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE (AT)
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Andrew Elwick
Jessie Buscombe
Head of Technologies
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE (UK)
Director Business Environment
DEPARTMENT FOR INTERNATIONAL TRADE (UK)
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Nigel Jones
Stefan Ebner
Sector Specialist Digital & Creative Industries
NORTHERN POWERHOUSE (UK)
CEO & Founder
BRAINTRIBE TECHNOLOGIES (AT)
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Oona Horx-Strathern
Trend Researcher, Speaker and Writer
ZUKUNFTSINSTITUT (DE+AT)
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Frank Molitor
Director Regional Operations & Strategy
FREQUENTIS AG (AT)
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Organisers & 
Partners

Contact

Alex Basker
Investment Advisor, 
DIT AUSTRIA
T: +43 (0) 1 716 13 61 61
E: alex.basker@mobile.trade.gov.uk

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Venue

About this Venue

The event will be hosted at the British Ambassador`s Residence in Vienna

Address
Metternichgasse 6
1030 Vienna
Austria
Registration
Organisers
Venue
17:30
Registration
18:00
Welcome
18:10
Keynote Speech
"Techtrends & UK Business Opportunities"
Andrew Elwick (Head of Technologies at DIT) 
18:25
Impulse Speech
"Fostering Innovation & the Industrial Strategy"
Jessie Buscombe (Director of Business Environment at DIT)
Sarah Tyrell (Head of Finance, Research & Innovation at DIT)
18:40
Future Talk / Panel Discussion 
"Tech Environment & the Road to 2030"
  • Moderator: Bronwen Moore (Head of DIT Austria) 
  • Leigh Turner (British Ambassador)
  • Stefan Ebner (CEO at Braintribe Technologies)
  • Nigel Jones (Digital Specialist Northern Powerhouse)
  • Frank Molitor  (Director Regional Operations at Frequentis AG)
  • Oona Horx-Strathern (Trend Researcher, Speaker & Writer at Zukunftsinstitut) 
19:20
Networking Reception
20:00
Close &  Screening of England vs Tunisia World Cup Match 
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