13 June 2019

London Tech Week 2019 has kicked off and is now in full swing. Featuring five days of cutting-edge discussion around technology, AI and our rapidly accelerating futures, it is a chance to find out how all of this will impact on businesses. F.Initiatives is excited to be attending.

The event will showcase top speakers from the worlds of tech, entertainment and industry, uniting them all in a world-class hub of innovation. Lasting until 14th June 2019 and partnering with IBM and Microsoft, attendees can glean the latest key insights from influential thought leaders around the globe.

It couldn’t have come at a better time. Because, ready or not, we are now in the era of the fourth industrial revolution, meaning that how we live and work is going to be totally transformed over the coming decades. That’s why Tech Week’s speakers, exhibitors and 15,000 attendees will gather to explore the positive consequences of collaborative innovation during this era.

Alongside celebrities such as Ricky Gervais, some of the planet’s most prominent brands will also get to have their say. These include Twitter, the world’s third largest social network; Sony, which has branched out from TVs and phones to create a cybernetic dog; and WIRED magazine, a tech conversation leader since 1993.

Here is a quick overview of what will be taking place:

Opening Dinner (10th June)

The event will launch with a dinner and networking event. This will include a discussion on how to address the current digital skills shortage talent gap — in the UK and worldwide — through the education system.

Innovation Mini MBA (10th-14th June)

Taking place at The Academy London, a Google Space, this offers a fully immersive learning experience. Participants will take a deep-dive into various case studies to learn how to become a driver for innovation within their organisation.

Leaders in Tech Summit (11th June)

This gathering will address the issue of managing digital transformation within organisations. Leaders across healthcare, finance, retail and government will discuss the impact of technological change on businesses and consumers. The sessions will be interactive, allowing participants to share their ideas.

5G World (11th-13th June)

This huge happening will be the world’s first (so far) to focus on the implementation and monetisation of 5G. Over 2,500 global telecom professionals will gather for three days of information swapping about 5G technology, monetisation strategies and road mapping.

TechXLR8 — London Tech Week’s flagship event (12th-13th June)

Organised by Informa Tech, this massive event will be a large-scale exhibition exploring the revolutionary effects of new technologies on businesses. With over 600 speakers and 300+ exhibitors, as well as multiple demo zones, delegates will get to hear from major tech gurus across multiple industries. This year’s keynote speakers include Ashok Vaswani, CEO of Barclays UK.

The AI Summit (12th-13th June)A global first, this summit will look at the practical implications of AI on businesses — and how it can be used to improve productivity. Featuring inspirational talks from prominent business leaders, the aim is for decision makers, engineers and scientists to leave with deep, actionable insights that they can apply to AI innovations.

Blockchain for Business Summit (12th-13th June)

Now in its third year and promising facts and figures over hype, this summit will share real life stories of how businesses have reaped rewards from using blockchain technology.

Future of Work Summit (13th June)

The nature of the workplace is changing — so how can leaders and strategists navigate this? This event will include discussions on meeting millennial expectations, adapting the culture of the workplace and managing change. Speakers will discuss how businesses can move with the times and be more inclusive, while still retaining their core corporate values.

Variety European TV Summit (13th June)

Bringing together senior figures from entertainment and tech, this summit will explore how to bridge the gap between these two industries. Ricky Gervais and Sharon Horgan will deliver keynote speeches, plus leading experts from ITV, Sky, NBC Universal and Hopster will also have their say.

Tech Night Party with WeWork (13th June)

Tech Week’s official party will include drinks, music and speakers from across the globe. It will be a chance to mix and mingle with other delegates, speakers and sponsors; swap and share expertise, and have plenty of fun in the process.

WIRED Pulse: AI at the Barbican (15th June)

Billing itself as a ‘conversation starter’ and taking place on the final day of Tech Week, this event will be exploring the potential impact of AI on humanity and society. It will include high-level talks, a Test Lab with artificial intelligence demos and even a musical performance. The wider implications of machine learning — including ethics, creativity and health — will also be discussed.

That’s our round-up of London Tech Week 2019. As mentioned, F.Initiatives will be there, meeting thought leaders and joining in on the conversation. If you’re one of the innovative tech companies that is attending, make sure to come over and say hello!

In the meantime, enjoy London Tech Week.

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