Leeds Digital Festival The Global Appetite for UK Tech & Digital Solutions
The Department for International Trade (DIT) in Yorkshire and the Humber is thrilled to be part of Leeds Digital Festival, bringing you the latest global opportunities.
The Leeds Digital Festival is an open, collaborative celebration of digital culture in all its forms. Whether you’re interested in coding, fintech, social media, AI, healthtech, data, start-ups, digital music, cyber security or AR/VR, there is something for you.
Aligning with the festival’s mission, DIT is proud to be part of a network that showcases our region’s dynamic digital sector and brings together the world’s best and brightest tech companies.
We have organised two exclusive sessions, bringing you closer to global markets, helping you to access international opportunities to sell innovative tech solutions.
Both sessions are open to all businesses and individuals wanting to find out more about the support DIT can offer and how you can get access to international opportunities. You can either join us virtually or in-person in Leeds.
Date: Thursday 22 September 2022, 9:15 – 11:30
Venue: Platform Leeds or Online (10:00 start for online participants)
The UK is the leading European nation for emerging tech businesses and the continued growth of this sector relies on success in international markets. In 2020, the value of services exported by the digital sector was £55.5 billion, and £14.8 billion of goods.*
Global markets present a wealth of opportunities for UK tech and digital solutions. In this session we will take a whistle stop tour around the world to get an overview of the appetite for UK tech & digital services and how to realise your international expansion.
During event you will hear from a range of speakers from our DIT overseas offices including:
– Indonesia
– India
– Singapore
– Germany
– Spain
They will talk about what opportunities are available, the best route to access these, how to connect with local teams and grow your business in these regions.
Join this event to find out more about the demand for and success being enjoyed by UK digital and tech companies globally.
Agenda
Thursday 22 September 2022, 10:00 – 11:30
9:15 – 10:00 Arrival and networking
10:00 – 10:05 Introduction to the global appetite for UK Tech.
10:05 – 10:10 Introduction to DIT Tech Specialist team – Chris Moore
Around the world showcase of appetite & opportunities:
10:10 – 10:25 Indonesia – Mercedes White & Dewi Sari
10:25 – 10.40 Singapore – Thomas Tilley, Elsie Yim (DIT) and Yan Yan HO (Singapore Economic Development Board)
10:40 – 10:55 India – KT Rajan
10:55 – 11:05 Germany – Frank Ambos and Nicola Pinder from the state of Baden Württemberg
11:05 – 11:20 Spain – Sarah Roles-Ndibe & Samantha Brindle
11:20 – 11:30 Q&A & close.