10th June | The Vox, Birmingham | 09:45 - 16:15
The Tech
Transformation Summit
The Tech Transformation Summit will bring together 200 leaders from across the UK and around the world for an insightful day of discovery, debate and disruption. Delegates will hear from thought leaders, including technologists, economists and leaders from the private, public and academic sectors.
The Summit will include the 4th annual West Midlands Tech Review and Report Launch
A summit designed for dynamic leaders
The Tech Transformation Summit is a conference for leaders interested in how innovation, tech and emerging technology is set to transform the world we live and operate in.
Designed for execs who want to stay ahead and have an interest in technology trends, the Tech Transformation Summit gives delegates the opportunity to gain valuable insights that they can use to transform their organisations.
By bringing together business, public and academic leaders, the Tech Transformation Summit considers all parts of the tech ecosystem, ensuring collaboration is at the heart of what’s next.
The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology being interviewed by Yiannis Maos MBE
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Learn how new technology and innovation is set to shape industry and drive a future economy.
Learn about how AI, Quantum Computing, Robotics, Cyber and other emerging technologies are set to shape how we work, live and play.
Discover how leaders are embracing technology to increase profitability and operational efficiency while enhancing customer experience.
Take a step into the future and understand what a world may look like in 10 years and beyond and discover what’s already happening.
Hear from leaders from the across the public, private and academic sectors as they share their tech journeys and lessons.
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Speakers
The Tech Transformation Summit is brought to you by the organisers of Birmingham Tech Week and the Midlands Economic Summit.
Our 2025 speakers:
Chris Hay
Distinguished Engineer
IBM
Azhar Kholwadia
Global Head of Digital & Growth
Aston Martin
Lee Jones
Senior Partner Development Manager
Microsoft
Surojit Nath
Founder & CEO
Mind & Matter
Alexeis Garcia Perez
Director
Centre of Excellence for Enterprise AI – Aston University
Andy Hague
CEO
TechWM
Anushka Malhotra
Head of Marketing
TechWM
Lucas Wager
SCC Client Partner Leader
IBM
Jess Jeetley MBE
Board Advisor (Data & AI)
Techstars
Pamela Aculey
Founder
MIXD Reality
Daniel Campion
Founder
Sitenna
Darren Balcombe
Partner
Form
Melvin Riley
Founder
National Youth Technology Council
Andy Barraclough
Founder & CEO
Voxpopme
Lee Doughty
Director of Security and AI Practice
Intercity
Leena Pankhania
Gen AI Strategy Lead
AND Digital
Adam Hall
AI Coach
AND Digital
Sidrah Hassan
AI Ethicist
AND Digital
Matt Vercauteren
Senior Product Manager
AND Digital
Michael Harte
Director
Bridge Cheese
Agenda
09:45-10:30 - Registrations & Networking
An opportunity to network and speak with other tech leaders and stakeholders from across the West Midlands.
10:30-11:00 - Keynote: Global Tech Trend Analysis and Economic Outlook
Speaker: Chris Hay, Distinguished Engineer at IBM
11:00-11:45 - Panel: Tech Transformation in action - How technology is accelerating economic performance and productivity.
Host: Professor Alexeis Garcia Perez, Director, Centre of Excellence for Enterprise AI – Aston University
Panelists: Azhar Kholwadia – Global Head of Digital & Growth at Aston Martin, Daniel Campion – Founder of Sitenna, Lee Jones – Public Sector Digital Skills Lead at Microsoft, Surojit Nath (Suro) – Founder & CEO at Mind & Matter, Lee Doughty – Director of Security and AI Practice at Intercity
11:45-12:15 - Break
Grab a coffee and continue connecting with tech leaders.
12:15-13:00 - PANEL: Real-world applications of AI in professional settings
Learn practical advice for using AI effectively and engage in a discussion on surprising moments involving AI—both positive and negative.
Panelists: Leena Pankhania, GenAI Strategy Lead – AND Digital, Adam Hall, AI Coach – AND Digital, Sidrah Hassan, AI Ethicist – AND Digital, Matt Vercauteren, Senior Product Manager, AND Digital, Michael Harte, Director – Bridge Cheese.
13:00-14:00 - Lunch
Keep the tech dialogue flowing over lunch.
14:00-15:00 - The West Midlands Tech Review: A look across the regional ecosystem—what’s working, what’s not and where the opportunities for growth lie.
Andy Hague, CEO of TechWM – State of the Ecosystem Address
Anushka Malhotra, Head of Marketing at TechWM – Tech Review Report Launch
Lucas Wager, Territory Partner Lead at IBM – Enterprise AI in the West Midlands with IBM
15:00-15:45 - Panel: The Startup Interview—Innovative startups share their journey
Host: Darren Balcombe – Partner at Form
Panelists: Jess Jeetley MBE – Board Advisor (Data & AI) at Techstars, Andy Barraclough – CEO at VoxpopMe, Pamela Acculey – Founder, MIXD Reality
15:45-16:15 - The Silent Architects of Tomorrow’s Technology: With the rise of AI and emerging technologies, are the voices and views of young people being included?
Melvin Riley, Founder of The National Youth Technology Council
Sold Out
The Tech Transformation Summit is now sold out. If you are a TechWM Patron or Stakeholder then please contact your TechWM representative.
