London Tech Week (LTW) 2018 showcases the best of the capital’s tech sector to the rest of the world from 11 – 17 June.
The Mayor of London Sadiq Khan formally opened the festival on 11 June.
Ahead of the festival, Khan said: “London is Europe’s largest technology hub and this year’s London Tech Week will again showcase they very best of the city’s vibrant, diverse tech ecosystem. From Kings Cross to Croydon, London is home to some of the best entrepreneurs and tech companies developing the latest cutting-edge technologies.
“We look forward to welcoming thousands of visitors from all over the world to experience the creative energy across the city and show them that London remains open to tech talent, innovation and investment,” London’s Mayor added.
Zoe Osmond, London Tech Week Festival director added: “This year’s London Tech Week is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever. With over 200 events across the week, our events programme has something for everyone and will showcase the depth and breadth of London’s tech offering.
“Over the course of the week, we will convene global leaders from technology and business, as well as policy makers, entrepreneurs and creative talent to shine a spotlight on the companies and change makers having a transformational impact on business, lives and society,” Osmond added.
2018’s events programme will include a range of events including: headline conferences, networking opportunities, innovation showcases, social events, musical performances and many more.
Some events to look out for during London Tech Week 2018 include: TechXLR8; LeadersIn Tech Summit; Wonder Women in Tech conference and careers fair; Sofar Sounds gigs series; AI events, including CogX 2018 Summit and The AI Summit; Createch 2018; Getahead festival; Virtual Reality Cinema; Future of Work Summit; and Tech Night: London Tech Week’s Official Party.
