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Business News Wales
25-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Wales Tech Week 2025 Announces Three Key Themes
Wales Tech Week 2025, Wales' largest international tech summit, has unveiled its three defining themes for this year's edition, taking place 24–26 November at the ICC Wales, Newport. The themes – Tech for People, Tech for Performance, and Tech for the Planet – set the stage for an ambitious programme that invites all private and public sectors to connect, collaborate and do business. In a world where technological innovation is reshaping economies at breakneck speed, the challenge facing global businesses, policymakers, and communities is no longer whether to adapt, but how to lead responsibly and inclusively, the organisers said. Wales Tech Week 2025 offers a powerful platform to shape that future, they added. With a firm focus on driving economic growth through the adoption of emerging technologies, promoting digital inclusivity to ensure no one is left behind, and aligning with the UK's upcoming industrial strategy, the international tech summit creates space for collaboration, action, and long-term impact. From global boardrooms to local businesses, Wales Tech Week connects innovation with real-world opportunity. The Three Themes Tech for People Technology is woven into every part of the human experience, shaping how we grow, learn, connect, and live. But it also raises vital questions about ethics, privacy, AI, and human rights in the digital age. This theme challenges participants to reflect on how technology can uplift humanity, positively impacting mind, body, and soul throughout every stage of life. Tech for Performance Thriving in tomorrow's fast-changing world requires more than survival, it demands innovation. This theme spotlights how technology powers new business models, drives efficiency, boosts productivity, and keeps organisations resilient and competitive amid ongoing challenges. Tech for the Planet Sustainability is a shared responsibility, and technology stands at the forefront of protecting our planet. With urgent environmental challenges and rising regulatory demands, this theme focuses on the role of innovation in leading the charge toward a greener, more competitive future – because the time to act is now. 'We're at an incredible inflection point,' says Avril Lewis, Managing Director of Technology Connected, the organisation behind Wales Tech Week. 'The conversations happening in Wales today are shaping global technology tomorrow. Our three themes this year highlight the critical challenges that every organisation, every innovator, every leader needs to grapple with right now. Wales Tech Week 2025 is where those conversations turn into real action.' Opportunities to partner, exhibit and attend are outlined at
Business News Wales
19-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
Entry Deadline Extended for Prestigious Wales Technology Awards 2025
The entry deadline for the highly anticipated Wales Technology Awards 2025 has officially been extended to Friday, 18 July 2025, giving more time for Wales' most innovative companies, rising stars, and standout leaders to enter. Now in its 10th year, the Wales Technology Awards, created by Technology Connected and taking place on 26 November, mark a decade of championing the businesses and individuals powering Wales' dynamic and world-class tech industry. And in a first for the event, this year's Awards will be held as the ultimate grand finale to Wales Tech Week 2025 – Wales' largest international tech summit, taking place 24–26 November at ICC Wales. 20.10.2022Wales Technology Awards WALES NEWS SERVICE Avril Lewis, Managing Director of Technology Connected, said: 'We know how much passion and dedication goes into building a tech business, and that deserves to be celebrated. That's why we've extended the entry deadline, to give everyone a little more time to pull their stories together. With over 11 award categories, there's something for nearly every tech company in Wales – whether you're just starting out, scaling up, or going international. 'This year's awards are extra special – it's our 10th anniversary. It would be fantastic to see the whole community there. So if you've been thinking about entering… now's your moment.' WALES NEWS SERVICE Jacqui Murray, Chair of the Judging Panel and Director of South Wales for the High Value Manufacturing Catapult, added: 'The calibre of talent and innovation coming out of Wales is exceptional. As judges, we want to give every submission the attention it deserves. This deadline extension ensures that entries can be as strong as possible, and that the recognition we give is truly meaningful and competitive.' Award categories include: ● The Sir Michael Moritz Tech Start-up Award ● The Aled Miles International Impact Award ● Rising Star of the Year Award ● Best Tech Leader Award ● Best AI Application Award ● Best Digital Transformation Award – Public Sector ● Best Digital Transformation Award – Private Sector ● Best EdTech Application Award ● Best GreenTech Application Award ● Best Healthtech Application Award ● Best Digital Inclusion Award The Wales Technology Awards 2025 are free to enter, and entries to multiple categories are welcome. Enter here:
South Wales Argus
18-06-2025
- Business
- South Wales Argus
Celtic Manor Resort and ICC Wales up for M&IT Awards 2025
The flagship venues have been recognised in the best UK Hotel, and best UK Conference Centre categories, with The Celtic Collection in the Best Hotel Brand category at the awards, which are voted for by professionals across the meetings, incentives, conferences, and events (MICE) industry. The Celtic Manor Resort, known for its luxury and top-tier event spaces, is in the running for the best UK hotel category, an accolade it has won 10 times before. ICC Wales is again recognised as one of the country's leading conference centres, having won silver in this category for the past two years. The Celtic Collection brand is also up for best hotel brand, competing against major international groups, despite its smaller size. Julie Hammond, group chief executive officer of the Celtic Collection and ICC Wales, said: "We're incredibly proud to see our venues and team recognised once again by our peers and clients in the industry. "These nominations reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for event organisers and guests alike." The M&IT Awards ceremony, where the winners will be announced, will take place in London on September 19.
Business News Wales
16-06-2025
- Business
- Business News Wales
The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales Celebrate Triple Shortlisting at Awards
The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales have been shortlisted in three prestigious categories at the 2025 M&IT Awards. Widely regarded as the Oscars of the business meetings and events industry, the group's flagship venues and brand have been selected as finalists in the following categories: Best Hotel Brand – The Celtic Collection Best UK Hotel – Celtic Manor Resort Best UK Conference Centre – ICC Wales The awards are voted for by professionals across the meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) industry, making them a trusted indicator of quality and service excellence. The Celtic Manor Resort has been recognised in the Best UK Hotel category, an accolade it has secured 10 times previously. ICC Wales has once again earned a spot among the country's top conference centres, having secured the Silver Award in this category for the last two years. The wider Celtic Collection brand, which includes a portfolio of experience-led hotels and venues across Wales and beyond, is also in the spotlight, shortlisted for Best Hotel Brand against much larger international groups including Four Seasons, Hilton, IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, and Melia Hotels. Julie Hammond, Group Chief Executive Officer of The Celtic Collection and ICC Wales, said: 'We're incredibly proud to see our venues and team recognised once again by our peers and clients in the industry. These nominations reflect our ongoing commitment to delivering exceptional experiences for event organisers and guests alike. We're grateful to everyone who voted for us, and we're excited to celebrate with the best in the industry at the M&IT Awards later this year.' The winners will be announced at the M&IT Awards ceremony taking place in London on 19 September, where hundreds of professionals from across the UK and international events industry will come together to celebrate the sector's top achievers.
South Wales Argus
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- South Wales Argus
Matrix's Laurence Fishburne at Newport Comic Con Wales 2025
The actor, known for his roles in films such as The Matrix, John Wick, and Boyz N the Hood, will join other big names at the convention in Newport. The Matrix star Laurence Fishburne is the star guest at Comic Con Wales 2025 (Image: Comic Con Wales) The event, held at the ICC Wales, is one of the UK's largest pop culture conventions, drawing in more than 10,000 fans each year. The main attraction is always the star guests, and this year, apart from Fishburne, attendees will get to meet the likes of Billie Piper, Misha Collins, Christian Serratos, Michelle Gomez, and Peggy, also known as Dogpool. With 25 celebrities set to visit the event, fans will have plenty to look forward to. Supernatural star Misha Collins will also be attending Comic Con Wales 2025 (Image: Comic Con Wales) A spokesperson for Comic Con Wales said: "We're all a fan of something, and Comic Con Wales is the best place to celebrate all things pop culture. "As well as having the chance to meet your heroes, get an item signed or a photo, many guests will also appear live on stage so you'll get to hear directly about their new projects and previous roles." The event will also feature unique props and set builds for photo opportunities, a stage for cosplayers to showcase their costumes, retro and modern gaming areas for attendees to test their skills, and a large show floor for shopping. The spokesperson added: "The shared fandoms and sense of community is central to everything we do. "Fans from all over the UK come together every year in South Wales to share their love of comics, fantasy, sci-fi, gaming, horror and cosplay. "To find and bond with like-minded individuals who share their interests. "We'll continue to grow and evolve this event as a place you can celebrate your community fandoms, discover new ones and most of all have fun." For those interested in meeting Laurence Fishburne or any of the other celebrities, tickets are available on the Comic Con Wales website. The event will take place on August 9 and 10. Fans unable to attend can still have items signed by emailing merchandise@
