Doing Tech Business in Southern Europe: Where UK Capabilities Meet Italian & Spanish Demand

Italy and Spain offer strong opportunities for UK tech companies through advanced industrial clusters, fast‑growing digital ecosystems, and major investments in strategic fields like cybersecurity, automation, and smart cities. This webinar will showcase these opportunities and how open innovation creates additional pathways for collaboration with the private sector.

What you’ll learn

• The current Italian and Spanish landscapes and how to access those markets.
• How the UK and Italian/Spanish Governments and Corporates collaborate on innovation and digital transformation
• How the Department for Business and Trade & the British Embassies in Italy and Spain support UK companies, including an Italian market success case study 

Description:

Italy and Spain are two of Europe’s most dynamic technology markets, offering strong opportunities for UK companies. With advanced industrial clusters, thriving digital ecosystems, and major investments in areas like cybersecurity, automation, and smart cities, both countries provide multiple entry points for innovators.

This event will explore the Italian and Spanish tech landscapes, highlight strategic sectors, and share practical insights on collaboration with corporates, public institutions, and technology hubs.

Speakers:

Andrea Ferrari, Trade Adviser for Technology and Cybersecurity

Andrea has been working in DBT for three years, supporting strategic and highly innovative UK businesses in unlocking Italy’s market. With a specific focus on innovation, Andrea has established critical connections with Italian public and private stakeholders to promote emerging technologies in strategic fields.

Patrick Jodar, Trade & Investment Adivser for Technology and Financial Services

Patrick works from the British Consulate in Barcelona, identifying key opportunities for UK companies to thrive in the Spanish tech market. The rich landscape of public and private organisations, combined with world leading research facilities and a strong economic growth make Spain the ideal location for UK companies to trade in, as it also serves as a gateway to Latin America.

Michelle Cooper, International Trade Adviser, Department for Business and Trade

Michelle works in DBT’s Export Support Service to help UK businesses unlock global opportunities. With a particular focus on businesses in the Tech Sector, she works with UK businesses to design practical, tailored international strategies, covering market analysis, entry planning, routes to market, and capability building.