64 SXSW V2V 2015
Time
Room Name: Core Conversation
Rob
Vickery
Change Agent,
Founder & Chief
Executive Officer
Sheetal
Walsh
Vice Consul -
Software,
UK Trade &
Investment
Dan
Rutstein
British Consulate
General,
Director UK Trade
& Investment
Transatlantic Tech: Britain's
Best and Brightest
London is the digital capital of Europe, but rich tech capabilities can be found across the
whole of the UK. This country boasts one of the world's strongest digital economies,
known globally for its expertise in a variety of fields, including artificial intelligence,
fintech, app development, wireless tech, and video game development. This panel
of experts with US and UK global business expertise will explore why the UK is such a
successful market for entrepreneurs and startups.
VC investment in London for tech is 20 times greater than it was in 2000. One million
digital tech jobs were advertised in 2014, which is growing at 28 percent annually. A
stable, sophisticated, pro-business environment, full of tech-savvy early adopters, and
the largest e-commerce market in Europe is attracting world class talent.
Cities such as Cardiff (home to BBC Studios and the filming of Sherlock and Doctor
Who) and Manchester (where £3.5 billion has been invested to create a global hub
for the creative industries) are attracting hot new digital businesses. US entrepreneurs
and startups are thriving in the UK. Could your company benefit from a transatlantic
transition? Keep calm and learn what the UK can offer you.
4:30pm
Raphael 1: Panel
TUESDAY
