A VIRTUAL event to promote and celebrate Swindon’s burgeoning tech sector will be held next month.

The first TechSwindon Summit will showcase the best of the town's tech talent and innovation with a number of online events and discussions scheduled throughout the week of November 2 to 6.

The free event aims to bring people together to collaborate on projects while serving as an opportunity to attract additional talent and businesses to the area.

World-class speakers and business owners will share their thoughts and insights under the themes of tech, talent, business resilience, and innovation.

More than 20 exciting events are available, including workshops, meet ups and seminars from local and global brands such as BT, the British Computer Society and Comptia.

One highlight is the launch of annual awards celebration The Techies, which focuses on all things tech in business for Swindon and further afield.

More details will be added to the programme so people are encouraged to keep checking the event website.

Swindon Borough Council leader Coun David Renard said: “Technology underpins almost every industry and job, and with over 10,000 people locally working in this area, it is vital to Swindon’s economic recovery and growth.

“The TechSwindon campaign was launched at the Switch On To Swindon event last year, and although 2020 has been a tough year for businesses locally and globally, the tech sector is expected to remain resilient.

“Swindon is home to some of the best tech talent in the UK, with small and large companies alike creating world-class products and innovations and I’m thrilled that this event will show this to the world.”

The campaign team has already hosted 750 attendees at more than 20 events over the last year.

Fluff Digital CEO Scott Gulliver said: “As a new start-up, it’s great to know we are part of a wider community where we can find support and guidance alongside opportunities to contribute to the town where we started it all.

“TechSwindon is enabling some great conversations and opportunities that really allow us to grow and connect with customers and partners.”

The summit will be free to join because of support from organisations including Catalent, Nationwide Building Society, Royds Withy King, SetSquared, Swindon & Wiltshire Local Enterprise Partnership and Swindon Borough Council.

To see the full event schedule and register your interest in joining, visit www.TechSwindonSummit.com