London Tech Week 2023

The first Turkish delegation ever to attend London Tech Week — two science parks and 14 technology companies, and the foundation everything since has been built on.

Academia Park London was proud to participate in London Tech Week 2023, the UK's largest and most influential tech event, which took place from 12-16 June 2023. This year marked the 10th anniversary of London Tech Week, bringing together over 20,000 attendees from across the globe to celebrate tech innovation and transformation.

As part of our commitment to connecting emerging market innovation with global opportunities, Academia Park London showcased a cohort of pioneering Turkish tech companies at this prestigious event. Our presence highlighted the vibrant Turkish tech ecosystem and its potential for global impact.

Academia Park London also hosted two insightful panel discussions during London Tech Week 2023:

• The first panel, "State of Teknoparks in Türkiye", featured representatives from YTU Yildiz Teknopark and Teknopark Istanbul, offering valuable insights into the thriving innovation ecosystems in Türkiye.
• Our second panel, "State of VC and Silicon Valley", brought together experts from Founders Network and Metis Ventures to discuss current trends and opportunities in venture capital, with a particular focus on the dynamic Silicon Valley landscape.

These sessions provided attendees with a deeper understanding of the Turkish tech scene and global investment perspectives, further emphasising Academia Park London's role in bridging emerging market innovation with international opportunities.

Key Highlights:

• Turkish Innovation Showcase: We presented a diverse group of innovative Turkish companies, including Arya-ai, Bilgisim, Bottobo, Facan, Co Print, Dert, DigitalWisers, Evodice, Navlungo, Privia, Robokobi, Skalla, TeamSec, Virgosol, and Towercraft.
• Partnerships: Our participation underscored our strong relationships with key Turkish tech institutions, including YTU Yildiz Teknopark, Teknopark Istanbul, YTU Startup House, and Cube Incubation.
• Networking Opportunities: The event provided an excellent platform for our companies to connect with global investors, potential partners, and industry leaders.
• Thought Leadership: Our team engaged in discussions on key themes of the event, including Web3, fuelling entrepreneurship, corporate innovation, and creating an inclusive tech ecosystem.
• Global Exposure: With over 300 speakers and 200 sessions across the week, London Tech Week offered our Turkish innovators unprecedented exposure to the global tech community.

We are grateful for the opportunity to have been part of this landmark event in the tech calendar. Our participation in London Tech Week 2023 represents a significant step in our mission to bridge emerging market innovation with international opportunities.