An estimated 40,000 visitors attend London Technology Week
Organisers UBM Live and London & Partners have reported an initial estimate of 40,000 visitors to the first London Technology Week which was held on 16th to 20th June.
London Technology Week comprised more than 200 independently run events attracting visitors from the USA, Canada, Mexico, China, Hong Kong and South Africa.
Keynote speakers at the event included Sir Michael Mortiz, chairman of Sequoia Capital, Bebo co-founder Michael Birch, Expedia co-founder Simon Breakwell, and PRO Founders Captialco-founder Brent Hoberman.
Mayor of London Boris Johnson, who supported the Technology Week along with marketing agency London & Partners, said that the week had “exceeded all expectations” and brought much needed investment and attention to London’s tech sector.
Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocate, commented: “LondonTechnology Week has surpassed expectations, not only in terms of attendees, but also the unprecedented platform it has given our capital’s burgeoning tech sector and pioneering tech companies. This has been a celebration of growth and an opportunity to focus on the work that still needs to be done.
“The events and enthusiasm displayed across the week have clearly demonstrated that, far from being complacent about London’s position on the global tech stage, countless individuals and organisations are consolidating success, tackling the remaining obstacles and cementing our position as a world leader for capital technology.”
The high number of attendees has prompted leaders across the tech industry to hail the event a success. LinkedIn, the business-minded social networking site, has also called London the European capital for tech talent.