Startup Events UK and Ireland 2015

by Startacus Admin
Calendars at the ready folks, it’s time for a look at some of the UK and Ireland startup events happening in 2015.
In our daily ramblings across the world of startups over the past year, we were lucky to come across and have the honour of attending, a huge range of fabulous startup events in the UK and Ireland. Now we would like to share some of the ones coming up in 2015 that we reckon are worth keeping an eye on.
This is not a definitive list mind you (and it will get updated as the year marches on) but rather just a signpost to some of the more intriguing events happening in 2015.
If you think we've missed an event that could do with being highlighted, feel free to drop an email to Startacus elf Eoin eoin@startacus.net and he will be happy to give it a look.
Now on with the show!
UK and Ireland Startup Events 2015
January
17 JanuaryStartup 2015
500 entrepreneurs will takeover Somerset House, London and transform it into an amazing entrepreneurial incubator and pitch platform.
31 Jan - 1st Feb
Student Enterprise Conference
This annual event from the National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) is the largest of its kind in Europe and brings together students and graduates for a weekend of inspiration, discovery, networking and practical workshops.
February
23 - 27
Social Media Week
An enormous week of events with loads of ways for you and your startup to get involved.
This unique festival will bring people together to discover, share and experience new ideas for the future.
March
Global food technology and innovation Summit
Inspiring the next generation of global food and beverage innovation
2-6
This event hopes to help software development by aiding the spread of knowledge and innovation in the developer community.
8-19
London Enterprise Festival
The London Enterprise Festival presents and facilitates world-class discussions, dabates, and insights from global business leaders to connect and inspire entrepreneurs from the London area. Now in its first year, this festival is sure to grow, so now is the perfect time to get involved.
April
Adobe Digital Media Conference
Connect with over 3,000 digital marketing leaders
22-23
Smart Business Show Dublin
An event aimed at fostering smart partnerships with the most innovative companies in Ireland.
22-23
AppsWorld Germany
May
11-24Digital Shoreditch Festival
One of the largest events of its kind in Europe which celebrates, showcases, and supports outstanding technical, creative, and entrepreneurial talent.
13-14
Business Startup Show London
The business show specifically for startups and the self employed. It is expected to bring in around around 25,000 people over the course of two days!
29-31
Makegood Festival
From the folks at School for Creative Startups, the MakeGood Festival is London’s major gathering contemporary creative startup culture.
June
15-21
London Technology Week
16-17
Le Web London
July
Converge 2015
Just 3 Years old, this is a fast growing geeky conference for developers, designers, tech startups and more! Engage, debate, and collaborate.
September
2-3
Health and Care Innovation Expo
The biggest event in UK Healthcare attracting care leaders, commissioners, clinicians, voluntary sector partners, innovators, and the media.
TBC
CultureTECH Now in its 4TH year, CultureTECH is growing into a major tech / startup / creative event.
October
21-22
The UK’s leading business and entrepreneurial event that showcases, explores and inspires entrepreneurialism and brings together inventors, designers, manufacturers, business owners, and budding entrepreneurs. Check out our review of the Event, from Startacus member Col Skinner
November
TBC
WebSummit
Quite Simply; where the tech world meets. Read Niall's review of Web Summit 2014 here, and read Eoin's review here
Digital DNA
A unique all round event showcasing the very best knowledge, practice and expertise from successful business and global thought leaders.
16-22
Global Entrepreneurship Week
December
Small Business Saturday date to be confirmed
Throughout 2015
Startup Weekend
A global collection of events that challenge you to launch a startup in 54 hours; happening in cities across the world throughout 2015.
TBC
ThePitch2015
Britain’s biggest small business competition is open for applications once again. Lots of events happening throughout the year.
TBC
CRAFT
TBC
Apps World London (As Above)
Please feel free to get in contact with any startup / technology / business events that you think we should include in our list. Drop an email to Eoin eoin@startacus.net.
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