News & Events

We are excited to announce that our Chairman, Asma Bashir was invited to accompany the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan, Deputy Mayor for Business, Rajesh Agrawal and London and Partners, the Mayor of London's official promotional agency on their trade mission to Pakistan/India. Inspired by the great tech companies and incubators we've met and looking forward to better UK / Pakistan trade relations in the future.  

We are excited to announce that we’ve collaborated with fashion designer Raishma of Raishma Couture to support The Cherie Blair Foundation and The Hemraj Goyal Foundation in an entertaining evening of girl talk and fashion, an event not to be missed! The Cherie Blair Foundation The Cherie Blair Fouondation help release the potential of women entrepreneurs, so they can redefine the future. With our support, women and girls start and grow successful businesses – and reclaim the rights and freedoms they are too often denied.As a result, they earn a better living – but that’s only the beginning. Families flourish. Communities prosper. Attitudes shift. Economies grow. And women move the world in a whole new direction. http://www.cherieblairfoundation.org/The Hemraj Goyal FoundationThe Hemraj Goyal Foundation is passionate about building a sustainable future for the children of today. The distribute funds to organisations with a clear vision, a vision for a world where children have the right to education, are free from suffering and abuse, women’s rights are empowered, and the disabled are offered a chance to fulfill their potential. https://hgf.org.uk/

Join our Chairman Asma Bashir and many other inspiring speakers at the Women Of MENA In Tech Conference 2019, an inspiring, empowering and "One of A Kind " Conference! The event is open to ALL (WOMEN & MEN) In TECH (STEM). The Annual "Women Of MENA In Tech" Conference 2019 hosted in London at the iconic LONDON CITY HALL on Saturday June 22, 2019 is an all day conference including Keynotes, mentorship, panels and networking. As technology becomes more integrated in our society and creates a new paradigm, it is up to us to be intentional about equity, inclusion, and diverse representation in the space.The 2019 Women of MENA In Technology conference is first of its kind, bringing together speakers and attendees that have been powerful catalysts of change, and now will come together to connect and evolve ideas of bettering the technology landscape globally. Visit the link below for more information on tickets, Agenda, Speakers and Sponsorship.

Tech London Advocates hosted the largest private sector tech event of 2019 in London on May 2, 2019. The event was attended by over 600 people from the world of entrepreneurs and investors around the world. Some of the information shared by the panellists included a debate on the current trends with investment into UK businesses and how VC's are responding the lack of money available to start ups.  It was evident from all the speakers on the day that Brexit has had a significant impact on tech investment? It was reported that 39% of companies were now finding it harder to obtain investment in the UK as a direct result of Brexit. As an outcome of the challenges being experienced by the Tech world, TLA London will be creating venture capital working groups to help entrepreneurs raise more capital going forward.  

We are pleased to announce that we will be speaking at the China Britain AI Summit is being held in London on21st June 2019 at The Institution of Engineering and Technology, 2 Savoy Place, London WC2R 0BL.Following on from previous successful summits, this platform presents opportunities between China and the UK creating global partnerships in the tech space making significant impact on the economy. The event promises to deliver panel discussions covering investment opportunities, the AI landscape in China and the UK and the role of smart technologies. 

The Centuro Global Battleground gives startups the opportunity to get in the ring and pitch in front of a panel of pre-eminent judges for a £100,000 prize. Applicants will be narrowed down to 20 startups who will present behind closed doors to a panel of judges in September 2019. Please note these pitches will be recorded and shared online, providing you with further marketing opportunities. 3 of the 20 startups will then be selected to pitch in front of a live audience in October 2019, with one lucky winner taking home the £100,000 prize. If you have the mettle to get in the ring and face our panel, apply now! Applications from all sectors, countries and industries welcome. Pitching applications close 23 August 2019. Once a ticket has been purchased, you will be sent further information by email. Viewing tickets also available - be in the audience for a new, exciting startup pitching event!