# Event Details - **Event Name**: MK Tech Week presents: The Commercialisation Gap - **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am – Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am (+01:00) - **Event Description**: An MK Tech Week panel discussion on why great technology alone isn't enough to build a successful business.About this EventThe UK is home to world-class innovation. Yet many promising technology businesses never achieve the commercial success their ideas deserve.The challenge isn't always the technology.It's finding the first customers, validating the market, building repeatable revenue, making the right commercial decisions, building strategic partnerships, and knowing when, and how, to scale.The Commercialisation Gap brings together an exceptional panel of founders, commercial leaders and strategic advisers who have helped innovative businesses navigate exactly these challenges. Between them, they have founded and scaled companies, commercialised breakthrough technologies, built strategic partnerships, secured investment, and advised hundreds of ambitious SMEs across multiple sectors.Rather than discussing commercialisation in theory, this interactive panel will explore the realities of turning innovation into sustainable growth. Expect practical lessons, honest reflections and real-world experiences covering everything from early customer conversations and product-market fit to funding, governance, partnerships and scaling.Whether you're building your first product, preparing for growth or supporting innovative businesses, you'll leave with practical ideas, fresh perspectives and actionable insights from people who have successfully navigated the journey themselves.Meet the PanelHostTalitha HeatonGroup Partnerships & Business Development Manager, MPA GroupWorking across the innovation ecosystem with founders, investors, universities, banks and professional advisers, Talitha brings together diverse perspectives to facilitate practical discussions that help innovative businesses navigate commercial growth.PanellistsMike PriceFounder & Managing Director, MPA GroupOver two decades advising ambitious SMEs on growth, funding and commercial strategy.George HunterHead of Sales, CarnotLeading the commercialisation of breakthrough clean technology, taking pioneering engineering into global markets.Joanna HoltCo-founder, Everoze | Non-Executive DirectorFounder, board adviser and energy transition specialist with extensive experience helping innovative businesses scale, secure investment and build strategic partnerships.Who should attend?This session is designed for:Founders and entrepreneursTechnology and innovation businessesScale-ups preparing for growthInvestors and advisersUniversity spin-outsWhat you'll take awayWhy great technology alone rarely builds a successful businessThe commercial decisions that have the biggest impact on growthLessons from founders and commercial leaders who have successfully commercialised innovationPractical insights into customer acquisition, partnerships, funding and scalingHonest reflections on what they'd do differently if starting againOpportunities to connect with fellow founders, investors and ecosystem partnersContinue your Founder JourneyThis session forms part of a founder-focused programme running throughout the day as part of Milton Keynes Tech Week.12:00–1:00pmInvestor Ready: What Investors Really Look For (Hosted by ThatRound)Discover the difference between being investible and investor-ready, hear directly from investors and founders who have successfully raised funding, and learn how to prepare your business for investment.➡️ Book here: 1:30-4:00pmFounders' Lounge (Hosted by Central Arc Angels)Continue the conversation with investors, experienced founders and expert advisers in a relaxed, confidential environment. Whether you're looking for feedback, introductions or guidance on your next steps, this is an opportunity to have meaningful one-to-one conversations with people who can help move your business forward.➡️ Book here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/founders-lounge-mk-tech-week-tickets-1999758112346 - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/milton-keynes/mk-tech-week-presents-the-commercialisation-gap/100001999482401688 - **Event Categories**: business, contests - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 1 hour - Location: YMCA Conferencing Facilities - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Milton Keynes - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: YMCA Conferencing Facilities - **lat**: 52.04244689999999 - **long**: -0.7649587999999999 - **full address**: YMCA Conferencing Facilities, 1 North Sixth Street, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: MK Tech Week presents: The Commercialisation Gap - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/8f357a7dccf2662fe69b91c05dc94a7a2a7bb82858e8b0000a7ad964c2d87221-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080818-gmir.jpg?v=1788485436 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is MK Tech Week presents: The Commercialisation Gap being held? - **A:** MK Tech Week presents: The Commercialisation Gap takes place on Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 10:30 am to Tue, 13 Oct, 2026 at 11:30 am at YMCA Conferencing Facilities, 1 North Sixth Street, Milton Keynes, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing MK Tech Week presents: The Commercialisation Gap? - **A:** MK Tech Week presents: The Commercialisation Gap is organized by MPA. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** MK Tech Week presents: The Commercialisation Gap is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. 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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