The Innovation Bridge UK at London Tech Week
As part of the Innovation Bridge UK activities, the Business Metropole Ruhr will be presenting itself at London Tech Week. Networking with relevant stakeholders from the triple helix community in the United Kingdom is at the heart of these activities. By having a booth at the most important tech event in the United Kingdom, attention will be drawn to the Ruhr as the powerhouse of Europe and a potential expansion market.
We look forward to seeing you at our booth. Please feel free to make an appointment with us.
At a glance
- Monday, June 8 - Wednesday, June 10, 2026
- Grand Hall, Booth 285
- Olympia London
- Olympia Way, Hammersmith Road, London, United Kingdom
Side Events
2:00 – 3:00 p.m.
“Made for Business: UK–Germany Expansion Meetup From THE LÄND to The Ruhr”
At the London Tech Week venue (Olympia) in cooperation with London & Partners and BW_i
Together with BW_i, we invite international startups and scale-ups to a networking event at the London Tech Week venue (International Lounge). We’ll come together in a relaxed atmosphere to get to know each other and exchange ideas.
5:00 – 6:00 p.m.
“From Innovation to Industry: Scaling UK Tech into Germany’s Real Economy”
At the German Business Hub in cooperation with BW_i
Together with BW_i, we will present Germany as a business location and highlight the strengths of its various regions.
Following a welcome address, we will discuss market entry opportunities and present best-practice examples. Afterward, we will join the “German Business Stammtisch.”
5:00 p.m.
Opening by Baden-Württemberg (BW_i) and The Ruhr (BMR)
5:05 p.m.
Germany Market Overview
- Rob Scheid, GTAI
- Nicola Pinder and Carolin Eißler, BW_i
- Lena Brümmer and Frank Speer, BMR
5:25 p.m.
Founder’s Stories
- Heather Robinson and Zoher Kapacee, Umbizo
- Mabel Chu and Jacky Chu, WPark
5:35 p.m.
Q&A
5:45 p.m.
Transfer to “German Business Stammtisch” at Daly's Wine Bar (next door)
6:00 p.m.
“German Business Stammtisch”
At Daly’s Winebar, Temple (London)
As part of the “Stammtisch” organized by the German Business Hub, we will come together with UK companies for a networking evening and have the opportunity to showcase the Ruhr region.
Do you have any questions?
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