Wales to Play Key Role in UK Tech Week 2025 as Tramshed Tech Joins Nationwide Celebration
08 March, 2025
Wales to Play Key Role in UK Tech Week 2025 as Tramshed Tech Joins Nationwide Celebration
UK Tech Week 2025 has unveiled an exciting programme of over 40 events, uniting the UK’s leading tech ecosystems to highlight innovation, collaboration, and growth. Among the key regional partners, South Wales will take centre stage with Tramshed Tech hosting events as part of this national celebration.
A Landmark Event for UK Tech
Running from 17–21 March 2025, UK Tech Week will bring together startups, scale-ups, investors, and policymakers across the UK. With the launch event taking place in Bristol alongside the Tech Minister, Baroness Jones, the week will see events spread across the regions—including a strong Welsh presence.
Wales joins a diverse group of UK tech hubs, with organisations such as Scotland IS, Cambridge Tech Week, Digital Jersey, Tech Cornwall, Tech East, Sunderland Software City, and Leeds Digital also hosting key events.
Wales at the Heart of UK Tech Week
As a key contributor to the UK’s tech landscape, Wales will showcase its thriving fintech and digital innovation scene through Tramshed Tech. Known for its commitment to supporting tech startups and scale-ups, Tramshed Tech’s participation underscores the region’s growing influence in the sector.
Key Highlights from UK Tech Week 2025
- Pitch in Parliament: A startup competition showcasing AI-driven solutions for public services, organised by Startup Coalition.
- techUK Scale-Up Action Plan: A major report outlining strategies for tech growth in the UK, launched by techUK.
- Investment Summit: Organised by Tech South West, offering insights on securing tech funding.
A Vision for Inclusive Tech Growth
Baroness Jones, Minister for the Future Digital Economy and Online Safety, highlighted the importance of UK Tech Week in driving inclusive growth across the nations and regions:
“UK Tech Week is a great initiative that celebrates these achievements and showcases the leading role tech ecosystems in all regions and nations across our country play in strengthening our economy, innovating and problem-solving, and improving people’s everyday lives.”
Founder of UK Tech Week, Stuart Clarke MBE, emphasised the vision for a truly inclusive UK-wide event:
“Our ambition is to build the most geographically-inclusive tech event in the UK, that brings together the largest and longer-established events while encouraging the newest and smallest.”
Wales Driving Fintech & Tech Innovation
As Wales continues to strengthen its fintech and digital economy, its participation in UK Tech Week 2025 reaffirms its position as a leading UK tech hub. Events hosted by Tramshed Tech will provide a platform for startups, investors, and innovators to connect, collaborate, and showcase Welsh tech talent on a national stage.
More details on Tramshed Tech’s UK Tech Week events will be announced soon. Follow Fintech Wales to stay updated on how Wales is shaping the future of UK tech!