Bristol is set to host the return of its renowned Technology Festival from the 7th to the 11th of October, featuring five days of cutting-edge tech events across various venues in the city.

Organised by the not-for-profit group techSPARK, it is the largest and most interconnected regional technology festival in the UK celebrating the region’s vibrant tech scene – particualrly Bristol’s thriving digital scene. The festival aims to unite the tech community for people to share knowledge, and enhance access to technology, jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities.

Ben Shorrock, techSPARK managing director said: “We’re thrilled to be bringing back Bristol Technology Festival once more. We can’t wait to showcase the amazing innovation, technology and people who make up this incredible cluster.

“The purpose of the Bristol Technology Festival is to showcase and support the thriving tech ecosystem in Bristol and the South West. In Bristol alone, tech accounts for 36% of the city’s high-growth businesses. These organisations operate right on the bleeding edge of what’s possible; places and events like Bristol Technology Festival act as incubators for their creativity and innovation.”

Each day will have its own unique theme, focusing on a core strand of what makes tech one of the most exciting sectors in the region and beyond:

• Monday – IMPACT: from sustainability and green initiatives to talent and retention, today will focus on the impact that we make as individuals, businesses, and a sector, and how it is catalysing technological innovations across sectors.

• Tuesday – EXPERIENCE: experience is all about the end-users, looking at the world differently, helping each other, listening to each other, and building strong conversations.

• Wednesday – SCALE: highlighting critical areas such as funding and the importance of future-proofing business in an ever-changing climate.

• Thursday – CREATIVE: Bristol is a city of creatives and Thursday is all about how tech is nothing without the story. Creatives will gather to share visions, showcase solutions and be creative.

• Friday – LEARN: Friday’s theme emphasises the importance of opportunity. Gather and learn about the latest developments and industry trends… every day is a school day.

Ben Shorrock, said: “We reached over 50m last year, and we expect to go even better with our 2024 event. We already have the makings of a fantastic event programme covering cyber, life sciences, renewable energy, creative tech and FinTech. With lots more still to come, this year’s festival will offer up an incredibly deep and diverse programme. This is a week that has something for everyone, and we are urging attendees to bring their friends and colleagues and enjoy hearing from some of the biggest and best minds in the region.”