Tech South West

Tech South West

26 Nov 2026 | Bristol, United Kingdom

Event agenda

Thursday, 26 November 2026

10:00 - 10:30

Investor networking

Location:Elizabeth II

12:00 - 12:45

Lunch and Networking

Location:Alcove Networking Space

12:45 - 13:00

Welcome from Tech South West

Location:Elizabeth II

13:00 - 13:15

Keynote

Location:Elizabeth II

13:15 - 13:30

South West Update with Beauhurst

Location:Elizabeth II

Beauhurst’s Nour Hasan and Vivialyn Joynson share the latest South West investment data, setting the scene for the afternoon with a look at where capital is flowing in early-stage, HealthTech, defence and dual-use, and CleanTech.

13:30 - 14:00

Panel Session

Location:Elizabeth II

14:00 - 14:45

Defence & Dual-Use - Pitches

Location:Lord Mayor’s Reception theatre

Founders building technology for both defence and civilian markets, from autonomous systems to advanced engineering.

The Launchpad: SEIS / early-stage

Location: Hannover Room

Hosted by Jenson Ventures: SEIS-eligible and early-stage founders pitching around one table to angels and early-stage investors.

The Pioneer Zone- CleanTech

Location: Council Chambers

Founders tackling energy, water, waste, and climate challenges with commercially viable solutions.

The Pulse Zone- HealthTech

Location: Puerto Morazan Room

The region’s health innovators, from digital care tools to life sciences, pitching to the investors who can help them scale.

14:45 - 15:30

Investor and Founder 1:1's

Location:Elizabeth II

14:45 - 15:30

Meetings

1-1's

Location:
  • Elizabeth II

Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots

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15:30 - 15:45

Wrap up & Close

Location:Elizabeth II

15:45 - 16:30

Investor and Founder 1:1's

Location:Elizabeth II

15:45 - 16:30

Meetings

1-1's

Location:
  • Elizabeth II

Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots