​Sign up for a free two day all access pass for Tech Futures Summit: A gathering for Bold Ideas, Innovation and Action, taking place at Patch Gloucester.

​Summit Schedule

​Wednesday 18th March

​1:00PM - 2:30PM: The Gloucestershire Tech Map: A Collaborative Networking Lunch
Join us for a networking breakfast in Gloucestershire’s tech community, where you’ll connect with key players and help create a live ecosystem map to support collaboration and growth.

​6:00PM - 8:30PM: Better, Connected: The Power of Community in Startup Success
Join us for an insightful talk with Freddie Fforde, founder of Patch, on how community drives startup success, followed by networking with beers and pizza.

​Thursday 19th March

​2:00PM – 1:30PM: Ecosystem Audit: Where We Stand & What We Lack Join experts and ecosystem leaders to explore Gloucestershire’s innovation landscape, identify challenges, and collaborate on building a stronger, more connected tech community.

​2:30PM - 4:00PM: Scaling Here: Learning from Palo Alto
Hear from Saul Klein, founder of LocalGlobe and one of the UK’s leading tech investors, as he introduces the New Palo Alto thesis on building world-class innovation ecosystems, followed by a panel discussion on what this means for Gloucestershire’s growth and unique strengths.

​6:00PM - 9:00PM: Tech Futures: Bold Leadership for a New Era
Closing out the summit, this thought-leadership panel brings together key voices from across the tech ecosystem. Jo Miller (Microsoft), Gerard Grech (Founders at Cambridge), and Camilla Dolan (EKA Ventures) will share insights on leadership, scaling startups, and building resilient, future-ready ecosystems. This will be followed by a drinks reception in the Patch Lounge.

1:1 mentoring and founder workshops are also available, please book separately below if you are interested in the following:

​Ask the Expert Sessions - A unique opportunity to book free 1-to-1 sessions with experts across strategy, marketing, product, AI, finance, leadership, and more to get tailored guidance and support. You can browse the available mentors and book a session with them here: https://luma.com/cynamevents?k=c&tag=mentoring%201%3A1

Founder Fundamentals Workshop Wednesday 18th March 10:00AM - 2:00PM: A practical, insight-packed workshop for aspiring founders to understand the realities of starting a business. Learn what to expect, the challenges you may face, and the key considerations to help you approach the founder journey with confidence. Limited to 10 spaces. You book onto this workshop here: https://luma.com/9delejmc