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🚀 AI & Future Tech Forum: A Powerful Gathering of Innovators 🤖✨ Yesterday, we brought together tech leaders, AI specialists, and business innovators to dive into the future of AI and emerging technologies—and what a session it was! What Went Down at the Forum: 📌 AI Special Interest Group Discussion – Exploring how the West Midlands can position itself as the UK’s AI Hub and drive transformational growth. 📌 Government AI Opportunities & Action Plan – Breaking down what it means for businesses and AI adoption in the region. 📌 Insightful Panel Discussion – Experts shared valuable insights on AI trends, adoption challenges, and future opportunities. ____ A massive thank you to our incredible panelists: Nathan Bailey, Chris Oldacre, Mark Goossens, Pete McCullagh and engaged audience for making the conversations so impactful! Special mention to Joanna Birch for making it to our event and chairing the panel ON HER BIRTHDAY! Thanks Jo, you're amazing!! A huge thank you to our sponsor IBM UK, venue sponsor Gowling WLG, and our amazing supporters: Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, & Innovate UK for making this event possible. Your contributions are shaping the future of AI in the West Midlands! Thanks to Rosemary Major, Karn Sylvester, and Rosvaldas Povilionis for their support. Shout out to Naomi N. and team for pulling this together. Missed out? No worries—we’ll be back with another AI & Future Tech Forum soon. Stay tuned! 🚀 #AI #FutureTech #WestMidlandsAI #Innovation #TechWM #AIGrowth

🚀 West Midlands Tech Events You Can’t Miss 🎤 March is shaping up to be an incredible month for tech and innovation in the West Midlands, and TechWM is excited to be at the heart of it all! Here’s where you can find us: 🤖 AI & Future Tech Forum – SOLD OUT! 📅 13th March | 📍 Gowling WLG Office, Birmingham | ⏰ 17:00 Powered by TechWM | Sponsored by IBM UK | Venue Sponsor: Gowling WLG | Supported by WMIP - Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Innovate UK, West Midlands Combined Authority, Innovation Alliance for the West Midlands A premier event exploring AI, quantum computing, and emerging technologies. This event is fully booked, but you can still join the waitlist by emailing us at marketing@techwm.com. ___ 💼 Meet the Investors Birmingham 📅 18th March | 📍 BGF, The Lewis Building | ⏰ 15:00 Brought to you by techUK Join our Founder & CSO, Yiannis Maos MBE 🔜 SXSW 🇬🇧 🇺🇸, as he shares insights alongside top industry experts on accessing scale-up finance and navigating the West Midlands finance ecosystem. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dvNeq7s6 ___ 🚀 Venturefest West Midlands 2025 📅 19th March | 📍 The Eastside Rooms | ⏰ 08:00 Brought to you by West Midlands Combined Authority, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Innovate UK A must-attend event for entrepreneurs, investors, and innovators, fostering collaboration in science and emerging technologies. Join TechWM as we shape the future of the region’s tech ecosystem. 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/eghNA_b 👀 Where will we see you this March? Let us know which event you’re attending in the comments! #TechWM #WestMidlandsTech #AI #Innovation #MeetTheInvestors #VenturefestWM #FutureTech #Networking

😃 We are delighted to announce we are hosting the West Midlands Tech Showcase at #UKHouse as part of #SXSW 🇬🇧 🇺🇸 The West Midlands has the fastest growing tech sector in the UK. Place of the industrial revolution, the region is home to some of the most exciting and innovative tech businesses and is once again set to transform the world. Join us at UK House as we showcase some of our best tech 🤖 and brightest minds 🧠 At the event you will: 🕹 Experience Demos 🎙Listen to talks and panel discussions 💡 Learn from successful entrepreneurs and experts We are proud to be leading this tech mission in collaboration with Midlands Innovation, UK Business and Trade - North America, Department for Business and Trade, Midlands Enterprise Universities, Midlands Engine, West Midlands Combined Authority and West Midlands Growth Company. Speaking at the event will be Phil Evans, Lindsay Powell, Yiannis Maos MBE 🔜 SXSW 🇬🇧 🇺🇸, Melissa Snover, Claire Downes 🔜SXSW, Sami Neale (Cornick), Ilisha Masaun and Katharine Fuller. Organisations represented include: Get Nourish3d, Orlo, Virtual Decisions and Econominds This project is part-funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund. #UKatSXSW

Fun day today with a busy office of innovators for our Tech Connect LIVE event with SuperTech WM. Connections, collaborations, support and signposting galore. Watch this space for our next Connect LIVE event coming in April!

💡 Your Voice is Building a Stronger West Midlands 💡 Take the Survey Now: https://lnkd.in/erVTiATy Thank you to everyone who has taken part in our digital skills survey! Your insights are shaping initiatives that will drive growth and innovation across the region. There's still time to make your voice heard. By sharing your experiences, you’ll: 👉 Help close the digital skills gap. 👉 Shape how public funding is spent. 👉 Win a £250 voucher for a local restaurant. Let’s finish strong! Take the Survey Now: https://lnkd.in/erVTiATy The digital skills survey is being led by the West Midlands Digital Skills Consortium, founded by TechWM, IBM UK Ltd., West Midlands Combined Authority, SF Technology Solutions, AND Digital, IN4 Group, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce, and Skills West Midlands & Warwickshire #ThankYou #DigitalSkills #WestMidlandsTech #WMDSC #TechWM

🚀 West Midlands tech businesses – we need your input! Take the survey now👉 https://lnkd.in/erVTiATy Got thoughts on digital skills and talent in the region? Now’s your chance to share them! 🗣️ Your feedback will help shape education and future talent to better support businesses like yours. Take a few minutes to fill out our survey – your voice matters! 💡📢

🎉 TechWM Recognised for Excellence in Technology & Innovation 🚀 We are beyond proud to share that TechWM has been highly commended for Excellence in Technology & Innovation at the Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce Awards 2025 🏆✨ This recognition is a testament to the hard work, passion, and dedication of our team, partners, and the incredible West Midlands tech community who continue to push boundaries, drive innovation, and create real impact. 💡 From empowering startups and scaling businesses to championing digital skills and fostering collaboration, we’ve achieved so much together—but we’re only #JustGettingStarted! Here’s to another stellar year ahead as we continue to shape the future of tech and innovation in the West Midlands. Onwards and upwards 🚀 Go Team TechWM: Yiannis Maos MBE Andy Hague Victoria Pargetter-Garner Katharine Fuller Naomi N. Anushka Malhotra Special Mention to the Board: Jason Sahota Kim Leary 👩💻 Elizabeth Zeddie Lawal Joanna Birch Chris Blackwell Daniel Campion #TechWM #Innovation #ExcellenceInTech #GBCCAwards #WestMidlandsTech #OnwardsAndUpwards

🚀 Big Moves & Bold Ideas in West Midlands Tech 🔥 Here’s what’s making waves in our region this week: 🔹 TechWM Announces New Leadership Cyber expert Andy Hague steps in as CEO, while Founder Yiannis Maos MBE transitions to Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer. 📢 Read the press release: https://lnkd.in/dhN6akaW 🔹 Elevate Program Secures Funding for Women Entrepreneurs The University of Wolverhampton’s Elevate Program receives funding to support women entrepreneurs in Turkey following the earthquake. 📽 Watch the video: https://lnkd.in/dE7e_-CU 🔹 West Midlands Digital Skills Consortium (WMDSC) Employer Survey Help shape the region’s digital future! Employers who complete the survey stand a chance to win a £250 restaurant voucher 🍽 📝 Take the survey now: https://lnkd.in/erVTiATy The WMDSC is founded by TechWM, IBM UK Ltd., AND Digital, IN4 Group, SF Technology Solutions, Greater Birmingham Chambers of Commerce & Skills West Midlands & Warwickshire 🔹 TechWM on the Brand Bridge Podcast 🎙 Yiannis Maos MBE & Iain Mansell discuss regional tech opportunities on rbl Brand Agency’s Brand Bridge Podcast. 🔥 Don’t miss rbl’s LIVE podcast: The Innovation Trap, on 5th March, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM! 🎧 Register here: https://lnkd.in/dU2VsNbk Stay tuned for more exciting updates 💡✨ #TechWM #WestMidlandsTech #Innovation #DigitalSkills #Entrepreneurship #Leadership #Podcast

🚀 West Midlands, It’s Time to Shine! Let’s Bring the Rising Stars Title Home 🌟 The UK’s biggest early-stage tech startup competition is back—Tech Nation’s #RisingStars—and the West Midlands has what it takes to win! 💪🔥 Our region is packed with innovative founders, game-changing ideas, and ambitious startups ready to compete on a national stage. Now’s your chance to show the UK what we’re made of and bring the Rising Stars title home! 🏆 💰 £3M up for grabs—£335K at the regional level & £1M at the national final 🚀 Pitch in front of top investors & industry leaders 🌎 Gain national & global recognition at London Tech Week 🥂 Network with VCs, customers & potential partners West Midlands startups, this is YOUR moment! Apply by 2nd March and let’s show the rest of the UK why we’re the next big tech powerhouse. 🔗 Apply now: https://lnkd.in/ekd3ezCe Tech Nation Rising Stars in brought to you in collaboration with OnetoWin, Rigby Group plc, SCC, Haatch, and Wealth Club. #RisingStars #WestMidlandsTech #WMStartups #TechNation #Innovation #PitchCompetition

🚀 TechConnect LIVE is back – 6TH MARCH – REGISTER NOW! 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dDrCdr6r Looking to connect, collaborate, and grow within the West Midlands tech ecosystem? Join TechWM & SuperTech WM at TechConnect Live on Thursday, 6th March at iCentrum Tech Lounge, Birmingham! 🔹 What’s in store? ✅ One-to-one bookable slots – Get personalised business support from TechWM & SuperTech ✅ Free co-working access – Work from iCentrum, home to the region’s biggest tech network ✅ Expand your network – Meet like-minded innovators, entrepreneurs & industry leaders ✅ Fuel your ideas – Enjoy a welcome coffee on Bruntwood SciTech ☕ 📍 Where? iCentrum, Birmingham 📅 When? Thursday, 6th March 2025 See you there! 👀✨ #TechConnectLIVE #TechWM #SuperTech #WestMidlandsTech #Networking #Innovation