Leeds Digital Festival has launched its programme with over 240 events registered so far.
Delegates can attend the Festival in person or virtually with a range of events from the region’s leading digital organisations, including Accenture, Microsoft, KPMG, BJSS, TPP, Lloyds Bank, Leeds Building Society, Codurance, and Snowflake. It runs from 18 to 29 September at a host of venues around the city.
The Festival will be attended by Paul Scully, the Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy, along with other guests, including Clare Barclay, CEO of Microsoft UK.
Stuart Clarke MBE, festival director, said: “The Leeds Digital Festival continues to evolve to meet the needs of industry. This year hundreds of events will inspire delegates and encourage collaboration to highlight the strengths of the digital community in the city.
“The programme has something for everyone, with events ranging from a data conference and kids coding club to sustainability, cyber-security, AI and computer-aided design with Burberry. There is lots of help for entrepreneurs seeking to launch a business with advice on sourcing startup investment, networking, inspiration and learning.”
MP Scully added: “Leeds is a leading hub for innovative, creative, and transformative digital solutions. The area has a thriving ecosystem of digital and tech businesses, employing around 102,000 people and contributing £6.6bn to the UK’s economy.
“I look forward to taking part in the events at Leeds Digital Festival to learn about the exciting innovations that are being seen from the growth of tech in this region.”
The Festival will also feature Leeds Digital Careers Fair on 26 September at Leeds Arena. It will showcase over 100 employers and training providers and over 1,500 attendees.
Leeds Digital Festival is the UK’s largest open platform tech event and the biggest outside London. The open and inclusive nature of the programme enables everyone, from startups to global organisations, to host events. The vast majority of events are free to attend to ensure it remains accessible to all.
