Welcome to the South Yorkshire Tech Summit 2026 from TECH SY!
We're back with the next edition of our Tech Summit on Thursday 29th January 2026, exploring the future of South Yorkshire’s tech economy. This time, we're at the Barnsley Civic, celebrating the tech ecosystem across the region.
Our 2025 Summit in Doncaster featured keynote speaker Tom Adeyoola (now Chair of Innovate UK), with sessions on AI, connecting the North, and reflections from local tech founders.
The 2026 Summit will look ahead to the future of South Yorkshire’s tech economy. We will be releasing a new in-depth report by our data partner Dealroom, offering fresh insights into the region’s tech landscape.
Key themes include:
- Growing South Yorkshire’s tech startup community
- Bringing more private investment in
- Supporting local companies to scale
The event will also mark the launch of the TECH SY Action Plan - a five-year sector strategy co-created by the region’s tech ecosystem stakeholders to accelerate growth and innovation across South Yorkshire.
Whether you're running a startup, leading on policy or building a tech career, this is your chance to connect and contribute. Save the date and sign up now to secure your free place at South Yorkshire's Tech Summit 2026.
Check our website, social pages or join the TECH SY mailing list to stay informed as we announce speakers and sessions.
