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8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Exclusive Leadership Event

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LOCATION: The REP Theatre, 6 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2EP

The Leadership Breakfast is our flagship opening event convening of senior leaders shaping the future of the West Midlands tech economy. Bringing together C-suite executives, founders, policymakers and enterprise leaders, this event functions as a strategic forum for alignment, insight and long-term thinking.

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06:00 PM – 09:00 PM

Opening Tech Social

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LOCATION: BOX, 1-2 The Waters Edge Brindley Pl, Birmingham B1 2HL

Be the heartbeat of Birmingham Tech Week by sponsoring the Opening Event—an event of celebration and networking. Open to all attendees, this event unites the diverse tech sector, providing a unique opportunity for your brand to mingle with industry leaders, tech professionals, and enthusiasts in a vibrant, collaborative atmosphere.
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8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Inclusive Tech Day

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LOCATION: Eastside Rooms, Woodcock St, Birmingham B7 4BL

Inclusive Tech Day, previously Women In Tech Day, is a flagship moment dedicated to advancing gender equity, leadership and opportunity across the tech sector. The event attracts a highly engaged audience of mid-career professionals, emerging leaders, founders and allies.

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9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

CyberVerse

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LOCATION: Eastside Rooms, Woodcock St, Birmingham B7 4BL

Cyberverse brings together cyber security professionals, researchers, public sector organisations and industry practitioners to explore resilience, trust and national capability. The event is knowledge-led, with strong academic and specialist participation.

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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

AI Symposium

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LOCATION: The ICC, 8 Centenary Sq, Birmingham, B1 2EA

The Al Symposium focuses on applied artificial intelligence, how Al is being adopted, governed and scaled across sectors. The event brings together leaders from technology, commercial, policy and transformation roles, creating space for practical discussion rather than hype.
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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Frontiers Day

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LOCATION: ICC Birmingham, 8 Centenary Sq, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Frontiers explores what our future will look and feel like. From virtual to real world building, and game changing tech re-defining how we will move, play and connect, Frontiers brings together some of the most exciting design thinkers and creative innovators shaping our future experience.

From extended reality, adaptive robotics, and sustainable city building, the festival convenes global leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and artists shaping the way we will live, work, and play.

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9:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Midlands House: Global investment frontiers showcase

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LOCATION: The Exchange Assembly Rooms, 3 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2DR

This event brings together international investors, global leaders and the Midlands’ university, innovation and tech ecosystem. Designed as a showcase and connection point, the event positions the region’s ideas, research, companies and capabilities in front of a world-class audience. In 2025, the event welcomed over 100 international delegates representing 16+ countries, reflecting Birmingham Tech Week’s growing role as a gateway between the Midlands and global tech markets.
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4:30 PM – 6:00 PM

International Investors Reception

LOCATION: 8 Centenary Square, Birmingham, B1 2EA

Frontiers Day is Birmingham Tech Week’s most outward-facing event, combining futurism, creativity and investment through an international lens. It attracts founders, investors, creatives and global delegates interested in the future of place, mobility, content and frontier technologies.
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6:30 PM – 11:00 PM

Universities, Innovation & Investment Dinner

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LOCATION: Grand Hotel, 1 Church St, Birmingham, B3 2FE

Hosted in the elegant surroundings of the Grand Hotel, the Universities, Innovation & Investment Dinner is an invitation-only event bringing together founders, investors, senior leaders, and policy makers for an evening of curated conversation and connection. Join an exclusive circle of investors, founders, and senior leaders for a refined dining experience during Birmingham Tech Week. Connect, collaborate, and explore the future of growth and innovation in a setting designed for meaningful conversations and high-value connections.
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10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

ScaleUp Summit

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LOCATION: The Studio, 7 Cannon St, Birmingham B2 5EP

The Scale-Up Summit is designed for growth-stage businesses navigating commercialisation, partnerships and expansion. The audience is dominated by founders and operators focused on sales, scale and execution.
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8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Engineering & Developer Conference

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LOCATION: The ICC, 8 Centenary Sq, Birmingham, B1 2EA

The Engineering & Developer Conference shines a spotlight on the region’s thriving dev and engineering community. Covering everything from JavaScript to DevOps, this full-day event is packed with insights, hands-on learning, and real-world perspectives from industry experts.

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07:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Black Tie Dinner & Tech Awards

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LOCATION: The ICC, 8 Centenary Sq, Birmingham B1 2EA

The Black-Tie Dinner & Awards marks the culmination of Birmingham Tech Week, bringing together senior leaders, sponsors, investors and policymakers to celebrate success across the ecosystem. This is the most prestigious and relationship-driven moment of the week, combining recognition, celebration and high-level networking.
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