Online event
Doing Tech business in Southern Europe: Where UK capabilities meet Italian & Spanish demand
Thursday 19 March at 10:00AM
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Italy and Spain offer strong opportunities for UK tech companies through advanced industrial clusters, fast‑growing digital ecosystems, and major investments in strategic fields like cybersecurity, automation, and smart cities. This webinar will showcase these opportunities and how open innovation creates additional pathways for collaboration with the private sector.
What you’ll learn
- Inspire UK tech businesses to pursue international growth.
- Showcase the wealth of opportunities available to UK companies in global markets.
- Raise awareness of how UK firms can leverage DBT support to succeed internationally.
Description
Italy and Spain are two of Europe’s most dynamic technology markets, offering strong opportunities for UK companies. With advanced industrial clusters, thriving digital ecosystems, and major investments in areas like cybersecurity, automation, and smart cities, both countries provide multiple entry points for innovators. This event will explore the Italian and Spanish tech landscapes, highlight strategic sectors, and share practical insights on collaboration with corporates, public institutions, and technology hubs.
Speakers
Andrea Ferrari
Trade Adviser for Technology and Cybersecurity, Department for Business and Trade
Andrea has been working in DBT for three years, supporting strategic and highly innovative UK businesses in unlocking Italy’s market. With a specific focus on innovation, Andrea has established critical connections with Italian public and private stakeholders to promote emerging technologies in strategic fields.
Patrick Jodar
Trade and Investment Adviser, British Consulate Barcelona
Patrick identifys key opportunities for UK companies to thrive in the Spanish tech market. The rich landscape of public and private organisations, combined with world leading research facilities and a strong economic growth make Spain the ideal location for UK companies to trade in, as it also serves as a gateway to Latin America.
Michelle Cooper
International Trade Adviser, Department for Business and Trade
Michelle works in DBT’s Export Support Service to help UK businesses unlock global opportunities. With a particular focus on businesses in the Tech Sector, she works with UK businesses to design practical, tailored international strategies, covering market analysis, entry planning, routes to market, and capability building.