# Event Details - **Event Name**: Milton Keynes Tech Week Official Conference - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am – Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: A new centrepiece of the week will be a flagship conference and expo designed to bring a national focus to the city.About this EventWho will control the technologies shaping Britain’s future?On 15 October, technology leaders, founders, innovators and policymakers from across the UK will gather at Unity Place, Milton Keynes, for a day of conversation, debate and connection.Hosted by BBC Technology Editor Zoe Kleinman, the MK Tech Week Flagship Conference confronts one of the defining questions facing business and government: who owns, controls and benefits from the technology being built today?From sovereign AI and data resilience to deep tech, advanced manufacturing, robotics and autonomous vehicles, the conference will examine the technologies reshaping the UK economy—and the opportunities for organisations ready to act.Taking place at the heart of the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor, this is where national ambition meets the people building, funding and governing the future.Expect expert insight, challenging perspectives and valuable connections with leaders from technology, industry, research and government.Your ticket includes access to the full conference programme, lunch and refreshments, followed by drinks and networking from 17:30.Theme: Sovereign TechnologyAs AI becomes infrastructure, the question of data sovereignty, technology resilience, and who holds the keys to critical systems has moved from the edges of policy debate to the centre of board agendas. Organisations across every sector, from financial services to manufacturing, are asking the same question: where does our data go, and can we trust the systems we depend on?The conference will explore what sovereign technology means in practice, why it matters for UK competitiveness, and what opportunities it creates for businesses willing to act.Sessions will span sovereign AI and data, advanced manufacturing and deep tech, the role of the Oxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor in building resilient technology capability, and the entrepreneurship ecosystem growing within it.Sessions IncludeSovereign AIAdvanced ManufacturingConnected Autonomous Vehicles & RoboticsOxford–Cambridge Growth Corridor & SuperclusterMore to be announced very soon...The Lineup So FarOur host: Zoe Kleinman – Tech Editor at The BBCDame Dawn Childs – CEO, nLightenPlus more to come!Dame Helen Atkinson – Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Sciences, Cranfield UniversityMartin Brock – CTO, HMGCCMatt Allen – Executive Director, Oxford-Cambridge SuperclusterWill Gallagher – Chief Strategy & Development Officer, East West RailChris Allsopp – Co-founder, N:SYM and Origami LabsAlistair Lomax – Director, Arc Universities GroupDr Laura Bishop – AI and Cyber Security Digital Sector Lead, BSINaomi Green – Managing Director, England’s Economic HeartlandSophie Lloyd – Head of Economic Development, Milton Keynes City CouncilRebecca Advani – Lead Systems Engineer, Connected Places CatapultCat Marin – Executive Principal, MK College GroupMuhammad Altalib – General Manager, Isembard Milton KeynesFrancis Lempp – Co-Founder and CBO, CARNOTHarry Shield – Senior Technical Lead, GreenjetsIan Pulford – CEO, Smart City ConsultancyAnd more to come!Lunch and refreshmentsLunch and refreshments are included in your conference ticket.Drinks and networking17:30–19:00Join us at Unity Place after the conference for drinks and informal networking. Continue the day’s conversations and connect with speakers and fellow attendees. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milton-keynes/milton-keynes-tech-week-official-conference/100002000961732406 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Business, Exhibitions - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 10 hours - Location: Unity Place - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 64.88, max: 64.88, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Milton Keynes - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Unity Place - **lat**: 52.0363588 - **long**: -0.7722635 - **full address**: Unity Place, 200 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Milton Keynes Tech Week Official Conference - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/793ab1e5162cd6a9be5260e9fd772ccb2affc0c75567b1eb6904f10e7ef0b16b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789624222 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Milton Keynes Tech Week Official Conference being held? - **A:** Milton Keynes Tech Week Official Conference takes place on Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 09:00 am to Thu, 15 Oct, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Unity Place, 200 Grafton Gate, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Milton Keynes Tech Week Official Conference? - **A:** Milton Keynes Tech Week Official Conference is organized by Protospace. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Milton Keynes Tech Week Official Conference is ideal for art lovers, trade professionals, collectors, and exhibition enthusiasts exploring the latest in their field. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Milton Keynes, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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