After a quieter summer, September and October lead the way for a jam-packed and exciting couple of months ahead for the UK Tech Week network.
14th-18th September
Cambridge Tech Week brings together founders, researchers, investors, policymakers and technology leaders to explore How Deep Tech Changes the World.
Across five days, the festival puts the spotlight on the technologies, businesses and people driving innovation, while creating opportunities to build connections across Cambridge’s world-renowned technology ecosystem.
21st- 25th September
Belfast Tech Week returns with a city-wide “unconference” showcasing the strength and diversity of Northern Ireland’s technology community.
More than 60 events will bring together startups, investors, established businesses and tech professionals, with a programme spanning everything from AI and cyber security to data, design and engineering.
21st September-2nd October
Leeds Digital Festival returns with more than 200 free tech events, bringing together the best of the city’s thriving digital and technology community.
Taking place across t two weeks, the community-led festival provides a platform for organisations and individuals to share ideas and expertise across AI, data, FinTech, HealthTech, digital marketing, emerging technology and much more.
12th-16th October
Women in Tech Week returns for its third year with a nationwide programme of free virtual and in-person events celebrating and supporting women working across technology.
Taking place in cities including London, Manchester, Leeds and Birmingham, as well as online, the programme features keynotes, panels, workshops and networking opportunities focused on career progression, skills, innovation and breaking down barriers within the industry.
12th-16th October
Gloucestershire Tech Week returns for its second year with the 2026 theme “Mission Driven”, bringing together founders, innovators, leaders and learners from across the county.
The five-day programme will explore areas including resilience and sovereignty, innovation, AI, skills and the technologies needed to address some of society’s biggest challenges. Each day will take place at a different venue across Gloucestershire, from the Jet Age Museum to the University of Gloucestershire’s FuturePark.
12th-16th October
Milton Keynes Tech Week returns from 12–16 October, bringing together the city’s technology, creative and business communities for five days of events, talks, workshops and networking.
Building on a 2025 programme that attracted more than 23,000 attendees across 30+ events, this year’s festival includes activity spanning AI, cyber security, robotics, entrepreneurship, skills and innovation.
19th-23rd October
Birmingham Tech Week rounds out a busy October, bringing together thousands of leaders, founders, investors and innovators from across the UK and internationally.
The five-day festival features more than 35 events and 200 speakers, with a programme exploring AI, engineering, cyber security, frontier technologies, entrepreneurship and the future of business.
The 2026 theme, FAST FORWARD, focuses on the accelerating pace of technological change and how businesses, industries and individuals can adapt and take advantage of the opportunities ahead.
Explore the UK Tech Week network and find an event near you.
