UK Startup Events 2016
by Startacus Admin
In terms of startup events, 2015 in the UK
was perhaps the most jam-packed and diverse year to date, and we expect that 2016 will only set the bar even higher!
We have had the pleasure of taking part in a broad spectrum of events and are looking forward to being just as involved in this coming year.
Here are some of the 2016 UK Startup events that we are most looking forward to in 2016. It’s not a definitive list by any means, so if you know of an event that we ought to include, please email our Head of Content, Eoin (eoin@startacus.net) and he will get back to you.
UK Startup Events 2016
January
20th - 23rd
The World’s largest event exploring and showcasing all the latest innovations in EdTech.
February
3rd - 4th
This huge conference is of particular interest to the world of enterprise because it focuses on technology used to support learning at work.
20th
The National Association of College and University Entrepreneurs (NACUE) is the annual host of this conference which places young entrepreneurs from around the UK at the heart of proceedings. Like all years, the focus will be on inspiration, discovery, networking and practical workshops, as enterprising students gather for the biggest event of its kind in Europe.
22nd - 26th
The first of this year’s Social Media Week events is taking place in February. As always it will celebrate and progress the impacts that social media has on all of our lives, and with a plethora of events taking place across the Globe, it will be the perfect time to explore what social media means for your business.
29th February - 1st March
Gartner Business Intelligence and Analytics Summit
A must see event for startups who are heavily involved in business intelligence or data, or any business that wants to find more about how it can benefit from these trends.
March
7th - 11th
This annual international software development conference aims to inspire and empower future software development by assisting the spread of knowledge, skills, ideas, and innovations within the developer community.
14th - 15th
Now in its 15th year the World Food Technology Summit will hope to inspire and support the next generation of global food and drink innovation.
15th - 16th
The 2016 event is expected to be the biggest yet, with the latest innovations in wearable technology, augmented reality, and IoT on display.
30th March - 2nd April
Each year for the past 2 decades the Future Everything Festival has been putting some of the biggest issues facing human life on Earth under the microscope. As always this year will pull people together to explore, share, and discuss new idea for our future.
April
11th April
Innovate Finance Global Summit
A global gathering of the startups, leaders, and organisations driving the future of fintech.
21st-22nd April
Business Rocks - Manchester
Think 'Web Summit' and you'll get an idea of the Business Rocks vibe - 3 Stages, World-Class Speakers, Tech Founders, Music, Investors, Developers, Journalists, Exhibitors, A Start-up Pitch, and after dark events. Going live in Manchester on the 21st and 22nd April with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak as their headline speaker, we expect big things from this inaugural event.
May
11th - 12th
Transnational computer software company Adobe will once again host its world famous digital marketing conference, which is Europe’s largest of its kind! As you would expect content in all of its forms will play a major role. Certainly one not to be missed if your marketing has any level of online presence.
11th - 12th
The business show specifically for startups and the self employed. It is expected to pull in around 25,000 people over the course of two days. It happens on the same days as the Adobe Summit so you’ll have to choose between the two.
TBC
One of most trendy events on the UK startup / technology circuit celebrating and showcasing technical, creative, and enterprising talent.
June
20th - 26th
One of the capital’s most eagerly awaited large scale events, London Technology Week is an all encompassing examination and showcase of the best that the city, and indeed the World has to offer. There will be a huge number of events taking place right across the week so make sure to keep up-to-date so you don’t miss out!
22nd
Belfast’s rapidly growing expo of all thing tech, digital, and enterprise. Last year the event played host to 75+ speakers, 16 workshops, and 12 Roadshows, with this year set to include even more in its new home at St George’s Market. Expect to hear lots more about this one in the near future!
TBC
One of the World’s most well known technology and innovation conferences, it is widely celebrated for its global significance and is, according to The Economist ‘Where revolutionaries gather to plot the future’.
September
7th - 8th
Health and Care Innovation Expo
A must-see for anyone interested in MedTech or any number of related fields. It is the biggest event in UK Healthcare and draws in a huge range of people working in the health and care industries.
October
19th - 20th
The World’s leading event bringing together the entire mobile app ecosystem. Each year Startacus gives away a number Gold Level Passes, so be sure to look out for that closer to the time.
TBC
The country's pioneering entrepreneurial event that has become one of the most important mainstays in the UK startup and enterprise calendar. It is perhaps the most inclusive event on this list, catering for everyone from inventors and designers, to CEOs and hugely successful entrepreneurs.
November
14th - 20th
The world’s biggest celebration of entrepreneurship with a dizzying number of events taking place in all corners of the globe.
TBC
Every year before Christmas, Small Business Saturday makes a lasting impact on small businesses by reminding consumers of the important advantages of shopping local. It is a major day in the UK enterprise calendar with over 75% of UK councils actively participating in the event. 
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