Tomorrow Global Tech Advocates will officially launch its Tech West England Advocates group to promote tech in the West Midlands and South West of England.
The 27th group by Global Tech Advocates joins other UK groups focused on the north, London, Wales, Belfast, Scotland and a growing list of groups around the world.
Russ Shaw CBE, founder, Global Tech Advocates said: “From Bristol to Warwick to Birmingham, this area is now a major player in the UK tech scene. I’m delighted to announce this as our sixth group in the UK, giving us truly national coverage across the country.”
It will seek to address the challenges raised by tech firms in the area including talent access, funding, diversity and inclusion.
An annual trade mission between Tech West England Advocates to Hong Kong and the China Greater Bay Area is being worked towards.
“Collaborating with our tech leaders, entrepreneurs and investors and connecting them to the world will give the West of England the support it needs to flourish into a globally significant tech ecosystem,” said Richard Lowe, group lead, Tech West England Advocates.
Globally the tech group has a membership base of more than 30,000 members.
The advocate group will host a dual launch at Huboo Fulfilment in Bristol and the Birmingham Tech Week closing event.
Yiannis Maos, CEO, Birmingham Tech said: “With our shared vision for the startup and scaleup community, it is a real pleasure to be part of the mission to connect the West Midlands and South West to the wider global tech economy.
“We want to build a digital community for all in the region, putting diversity at the heart of our mission.”
Today saw new data be published showing that the West Midlands tech sector is now valued at £15bn. This week saw the region reveal plans to appoint a tech commissioner.
Founder of Tech London Advocates and Global Tech Advocates Russ Shaw CBE is a regular UKTN columnist.
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