UK FinTech Week
UK Nations Showcase: Visit to Cardiff, Wales, UK
Evening of Thursday 20 April - Friday 21 April
Join us in Cardiff in Wales to find out why it is a world-class Financial Services Hub and an excellent place to invest in FinTech and scale your business.
As part of UK FinTech Week 2023, the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is organising a visit to Cardiff for UKFW attendees to showcase the FinTech trade and investment opportunities on offer in South Wales, UK.
Please note: If you are wishing to join, you will need to arrange your own accommodation and transport to/from Cardiff. Transport whilst in Cardiff (between venues) will be provided. Refreshments will be provided on both days.
Agenda
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Session |
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Thursday 20th April |
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19:00 - 21:00 |
A FinTech skills and talent networking reception at Cardiff and Vale College |
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Friday 21st April |
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08.00 - 08:30 |
A tour of Cardiff Castle with breakfast available |
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08.30 - 09.15 |
Local and Welsh Government representatives to showcase plans for the future at the Cardiff Castle Marketing Suite |
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09.45 - 10.45 |
A tour of Tramshed Tech; a co-working space which offers flexible workspaces that grow with businesses, tech startup and scaleup support programmes; and business skills training |
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11.00 - 12:45 |
Lunch and panel session with FinTech Wales and some of Wales' most innovative FinTech businesses who will discuss why leading FinTechs choose to start and scale their businesses in Wales |
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13.15 - 14.00 |
A visit to Sbarc, Cardiff University's Innovation Hub which connects entrepreneurs and public sector leaders with world-class researchers and professional advisers |
Who is this event for?
- International FinTech businesses looking to scale into the UK
- Investors looking to invest in UK FinTech businesses
- UKFW delegates who are interested in learning more about FinTech opportunities across Cardiff
Why attend?
- Find out more about the skills and talent available in Wales
- Find out why successful FinTech businesses have chosen to start and scale their businesses in Wales
- Connect with organisations that can support your growth in the UK
- Discover the support available from the Department for Business and Trade, the Welsh Government, Cardiff Council, Cardiff Capital Region, FinTech Wales, Cardiff University, Tramshed Tech and others in the innovation ecosystem
- Find out more about funding and support available from our Welsh FinTech ecosystem e.g. CCR's £495m investment fund
- Learn about the collaboration taking place between one of the UK's top universities and industry
- Explore Cardiff as a location for your UK HQ
- Enjoy networking with some of Wales' most successful financial services companies
Who will be there?
- Representatives from the UK Government Department for Business and Trade, Welsh Government, Cardiff Council, Cardiff Capital Region, FinTech Wales, Cardiff University and Tramshed Tech
- International FinTech businesses that have chosen to start and scale in Wales
- Representatives from some of Wales' most succeesful businesses in the financial services sector
- Renowned academics from one of the UK's top universities
Staying in Cardiff, Wales
Cardiff Central is super accessible and easy to get around on foot. Please find a non-exhaustive list of hotels below that are within a 15 minute walk from Cardiff Central Station (which can be reached from London Paddington in less than two hours). All hotels are within a few minutes’ walk of restaurants, bars and shops.
Budget:
Citrus (£88) – 7 min walk to Cardiff Central Station
Mid-range:
Holiday Inn (£115) - 10 min walk to Cardiff Central Station
Angel Hotel (£115) – 10 min walk to Cardiff Central Station
Radisson Blue (£119) – 5 min walk to Cardiff Central Station
Marriot (£153) – 5 min walk to Cardiff Central Station
Clayton (£157) – 3 min walk to Cardiff Central Station
High-end:
The Parkgate Hotel (£169) - 5 min walk to Cardiff Central Station
Hilton (£172) – 13 min walk to Cardiff Central Station
Park Plaza (£179) – 14 minute walk to Cardiff Central Station
Save up to 80%* on your rail ticket!
Great Western Railway has a great offer for flexible rail tickets on their website for delegates attending a conference!
Find out more and book your train tickets here: https://www.gwr.com/your-tickets/ways-to-save/business-travel/conferences-and-events