London Tech Week brings together global tech leaders, fast-growth startups, investors, and policymakers for a week of collaboration, conversation, and deal-making. If you’re attending, it pays to be prepared. Whether you’re looking to build your network, attract investment, or simply soak up the insights, here’s how to make the most of your time.
London Tech Week in numbers
- 12,500 enterprises
- 25,000 attendees
- 500 speakers
- 1,000 investors
Why London? Ten reasons to be here
- A connected ecosystem
London tops eight out of ten categories in fDi Intelligence’s Major European Cities of the Future 2025 report, including economic potential, connectivity, talent and lifestyle. - Easy to reach
Six international airports, high-speed rail to Europe, and strong digital infrastructure make it simple to get here and get online. - Talent in abundance
London has more software developers than any other European city, making it a hotspot for tech talent. - Access to customers
With the third-highest ecommerce spend per capita in Europe, the UK offers real market opportunity. Online retail sales hit £60bn in 2024. - Support for innovation
The UK offers generous tax relief for R&D – SMEs can deduct 186% of qualifying spend. - A launchpad for growth
From green finance to impact tech, London is where future-focused businesses scale. - A centre for AI
In 2024 alone, AI companies in London secured $3.6bn in investment. - Strong investor interest
Startups raised over $10.5bn in venture capital last year, signaling a return to strong pre-pandemic levels. - Room to grow
Key sectors like cybersecurity, healthtech and sustainable tech continue to show resilience and real growth potential. - A great place to live and work
World-class culture, green spaces and social life – London offers a strong quality of life alongside business opportunity.
Before arriving in London: Plan ahead
Before you dive in, clarify what success looks like. Is it media coverage, investor interest, partnerships, or learning? A clear goal helps you focus your time and messaging and will help manage your expectations during your visit.
- Research the agenda, speakers and sessions most relevant to your business (check the official LTW site https://londontechweek.com and follow on social)
- Build a personalised schedule so you don’t miss anything you want to attend (and plan your travel plans accordingly)
- Check out your LinkedIn connections – who do you know in London who could be useful to engage with (pre or during the week)?
- Download the event app and Citymapper for easy navigation around London
- Start outreach to journalists and media early if you are planning to engage – don’t wait until the week itself
- Tailor your pitch to your selected audience/s: highlight new data, unique insights or announcements
- Use your existing network or liaise with your Embassy in London – they may be hosting events and/or know of key ones to attend
- Use social media to connect with attendees and arrange informal catch-ups. Hashtags like #LTW are a good place to start
During the event: Show up well
- Be present – every conversation is a potential opportunity
- Don’t sit on your phone unless you’re using it strategically
- Engage openly with new contacts, investors and media
- Be ready with your key messages – but don’t oversell
After the event: Follow up
- Send thank-yous within a week and personalise where possible
- Offer additional information or interviews if appropriate to any media you may have met
- Monitor the media for London Tech Week coverage and contribute your voice where relevant
- Use your notes, photos and recordings to create follow-up content such as blog posts, thought pieces or social posts
- Review what worked and what didn’t, and refine your approach for your next visit
Attending London Tech Week and looking to grow your presence in the UK market? Here at Rochester PR we run a London Tech Week event each year and are well-connected in the UK ecosystem and experts in helping tech businesses of all shapes and sizes drive brand awareness, build trust with their target audiences and create meaningful connections. Whether you’re newly launching into the market, scaling, or seeking additional visibility, our team knows what it takes to get you noticed.
Let’s connect during London Tech Week, get in touch with our team today.