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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

 

Time

Session

Thursday 20th April

19:00 - 21:00

A FinTech skills and talent networking reception at Cardiff and Vale College

Friday 21st April

08.00 - 08:30

A tour of Cardiff Castle with breakfast available

08.30 - 09.15

Local and Welsh Government representatives to showcase plans for the future at the Cardiff Castle Marketing Suite

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

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

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 

 

Overseas Delegates: Register here to secure your spot for UK FinTech Week

Deadline for registrations: Tuesday 4 April 2023