London Tech Week 2020

Wednesday, 2 September 2020 - Thursday, 10 September 2020

Please see below for the list of events available to watch on demand

• The UK Technology Landscape: Scaling Up in the UK
• GEP Masterclass
• In Conversation with Aussie and Kiwi Founders
• Australia: Lead Generation and Sales
• Resilience for Tech Entrepreneurs
• Female Founders - Bridging the Funding Gap
• Sage & DIT roundtable: building a global tech business
• Growth capital pitch event for NA & LATAC and regions West of UK

The UK Technology Landscape: Levelling Up in the UK

Hear from experts on how to accelerate your UK market entry. Attendees will learn about the UK’s innovative technology environment, why it is thriving and why it is an ideal location for a business seeking to scale.

UK Technology Landscape: Levelling Up in the UK - Intro and Panel

Speakers:

Gerard Grech; Dr Mike Short; Janet Coyle; Michael Charlton; Julian David
 

UK Technology Landscape: Levelling Up in the UK - Ministerial Address

Speaker: 

Minister for Investment Lord Grimstone of Boscobel Kt

UK Technology Landscape: Levelling Up in the UK - Tech Sector Opportunities

Speakers: 

Dr Chris Moore; Jeff Peel; David Raynor; Stuart Fenton; Philip White; Nigel Jones; Jawad Sardar; Mark Beresford; 

UK Technology Landscape: Levelling Up in the UK - Power of the Regions

Speakers: 

Oriel Petry; David Phillips; Priya Guha

UK Technology Landscape: Levelling Up in the UK - Future Trends in Technology

Speakers: 

Dr. Mike Short and Professor Carole Mundell

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GEP Masterclass

An opportunity to hear from innovative companies who have relocated their HQ to the UK with the support of GEP; and to participate in workshops focussed on Raising Finance and Sales/marketing strategies. Key note will be delivered by David Sear (Founder - Worldpay)
 

GEP Masterclass: Introduction and Panel

Speakers:

Derek Goodwin, Head of Entrepreneurship, DIT; David Sear, Internet Entrepreneur and investor; Avi Lasarow, CEO & Founder, DNAFit; Babatunde Ogundeyi, CEO & Founder, Kudimoney; Kasia Dorsey, CEO & Founder, Yosh.ai; Pip Jamieson, CEO & Founder, The Dots; David Sherwood, CEO & Founder, Bibliu; Stephen Mooney, GEP Dealmaker; Jude Ower, GEP Dealmaker

GEP Masterclass: Workshops

Speakers:

Stephen Mooney, GEP Dealmaker; Olivia Sibony, GEP Dealmaker; Simon Sprince, GEP Dealmaker; Jude Ower, GEP Dealmaker; Anthony Sheehan, GEP Dealmaker; Tony Hughes, GEP Dealmaker

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In Conversation with Aussie and Kiwi Founders

Hear from Aussie and Kiwi Entrepreneurs who have expanded their tech business to the UK.

Speakers:

Jacqueline Lauren, Founder & CEO, Lenslife; Toby Aikins, General Manager UK, Pin Payments; Richard Eaddy, Chief Executive Officer and Director, Hedgebook; Caitlin Gheller, DIT

Australia: Lead Generation and Sales

A session to develop sales and lead generation strategies and best practice for expanding into the UK.

Speakers:

Caitlin Gheller, DIT; James Blakemore, Founder & Managing Director, The JMB Partnership

Resilience for Tech Entrepreneurs 

In a COVID-19 world, resilience in businesses and tech entrepreneurs is more important than ever. However, building resilience is critical when establishing a business overseas. This session will discuss resilience strategies for expanding your business overseas and the importance of resilience during COVID-19.

Speakers:

Aaron Birkby, Co-Founder, Peak Persona (Moderator); Guy Lambert, GM EMEA & North America, Mentorloop; Lockie Cooke, Founder and CEO, Iyarn; Jacqueline Lauren, Co-Founder and CEO, Lenslife

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GEP Female Founders - Bridging The Funding Gap

A panel of inspirational thought leaders, investors and innovative founders addressing key challenges facing female founded business’s- providing positive purposeful actions that will help address the balance and bridge the gap.

Speakers:

Jude Ower, Founder, Playmob / GEP Dealmaker; Liv Sibony, Founder, Seedtribe / GEP Dealmaker; Laura McGee, CEO & Founder Diversio; Dr Dana Kanze, Assistant Professor of Organisational Behaviour, London Business School; Sarah Turner, CEO & Co-Founder, Angel Academe; Nadia Sood, CEO & Co-Founder, Creditenable; Selma Prodanovic, Founder, 1Million Start Up’s

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