5th November 2024 by
October’s Monthly Round-up
This October has been full of momentum, as we’ve been immersing ourselves in planning Wales Tech Week 2025 while building valuable connections with industry leaders at dynamic events like the 2024 Convention for the Western Gateway and Digidol 24.
In this round-up, you’ll discover insights into how blockchain can transform ticketing systems, and explore upcoming industry events and opportunities!
Be part of the Wales Tech Week 2025 action!
Wales Tech Week 2025 planning is in full swing, with strong interest already! The event brings together global innovators, leaders, and businesses to connect, collaborate and do business. Partnership and exhibition brochures are coming soon—don’t miss your chance to showcase your brand, launch products, and network on a global stage!
2024 Convention for the Western Gateway
On 17 October, we exhibited at the 2024 Convention for the Western Gateway at ICC Wales. It was fantastic to connect with new and familiar faces, discussing ways to shape the UK’s future economy and how Wales can lead the charge towards sustainable growth, net zero, and stronger community connections.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to chat!
Digidol 24
On 23 October, we were thrilled to be at Digidol 24 in North Wales, hosted at the impressive M-SParc campus. Our Managing Director, Avril Lewis, shared an exclusive preview of what’s on the horizon for Wales Tech Week 2025 in her keynote.
A big thank you to Pryderi ap Rhisiart, Tom Burke and team for the opportunity to share our vision, and for creating such an inspiring and engaging event!
Thought Leadership from Buzzmint’s Charles Symons
The Oasis ticketing debacle showed how broken the current system is, but Charles Symons, Co-founder of Buzzmint, offers a solution: blockchain. In his LinkedIn article, he explains how blockchain can bring transparency, security, and fair access to ticketing—eliminating counterfeits, blocking scalpers, and putting fans first.
Read the article >
Coming up in November…
Innovate Local: Wrexham – 19 November 2024
Join us to connect with experts, explore growth opportunities, and discover incentives for ambitious Welsh businesses. Hear from Avril Lewis, Managing Director of Technology Connected, and network with Wales’s thriving business community to take your business to the next level!
Register today >
Fusable Festival – 26 November 2024
We’ll be exhibiting at the Fusable Festival, hosted by Tramshed Tech and Barclays Eagle Labs, in Cardiff. Join us for a day of innovation and tech talent, with insights from industry leaders, cutting-edge exhibitions, interactive demos, and expert-led sessions on immersive tech, AI, VR/AR, gaming, and more. Perfect for emerging tech companies, entrepreneurs, start-ups, and industry pros!
Industry Opportunities…
Funding Opportunities with Airbus Endeavr
Two challenge funds have become available from Airbus Endeavr, with a total budget of £600k, aimed at fostering innovation in critical aerospace technologies. Click the links below for more information – both challenges are open for submissions until 18 November 2024.
Airbus Endeavr – Thermal Management of Processors in Space Challenge.
Welsh Digital Twin Conference – Bangor University, 17 December 2024
The conference brings industry leaders and researchers together to explore ground-breaking topics in digital twinning.
Have insights to share? Submit a one-page abstract for poster presentations by 15 November 2024. Selected high-quality submissions will be invited for presentations at the workshop.
Training Day: Step by Step Guide to write a Data Strategy – Cardiff City Stadium, 23 January 2025
Join Sameer Rahman, CEO of DataMonet, for an interactive workshop. Learn how to create a comprehensive data strategy with practical steps, real-world examples, and ready-to-use templates. This is Ideal for business leaders, data professionals, IT managers, and SME owners ready to leverage data for growth and efficiency.