March 10th | 14:00 – 17:00 (CST / GMT -5) | Palm Door On Sixth
TechWM Presents
A West Midlands tech showcase at SXSW
The West Midlands has the fastest growing tech sector in the UK. Place of the industrial revolution, the region is home to some of the most exciting and innovative tech businesses and is once again set to transform the world. Join us at UK House as we showcase some of our best tech and brightest minds. Experience demos, join panel discussions and learn from experts.
March 10th | 14:00 – 17:00 (CST / GMT -5) | Palm Door On Sixth
TechWM Presents
A West Midlands tech showcase at SXSW
The West Midlands has the fastest growing tech sector in the UK. Place of the industrial revolution, the region is home to some of the most exciting and innovative tech businesses and is once again set to transform the world. Join us at UK House as we showcase some of our best tech and brightest minds. Experience demos, join panel discussions and learn from experts.
Partners & Collaborators
Panel Discussion
Join us on the UK House Indoor Stage at 16:00 as we discuss the UK/US tech ecosystems. Hear from successful leaders and entrepreneurs who have experienced both sides of the Atlantic as they share their stories and top tips. During the panel discussion you will find out what it takes to scale an international business. Topics will include raising investment, forming partnerships and entering new markets. An innovation drinks reception will immediately follow the panel discussion.
Panelists
Yiannis Maos MBE
CEO / Founder
TechWM
Melissa Snover
CEO / Founder
Nourished
Phil Evans
Managing Director
Orlo
Lindsay Powell
Partner & Co-Founder
ATXponential
Panel Discussion
Join us on the UK House Indoor Stage at 16:00 as we discuss the UK/US tech ecosystems. Hear from successful leaders and entrepreneurs who have experienced both sides of the Atlantic as they share their stories and top tips. During the panel discussion you will find out what it takes to scale an international business. Topics will include raising investment, forming partnerships and entering new markets. An innovation drinks reception will immediately follow the panel discussion.
Panelists
Yiannis Maos MBE
CEO / Founder
TechWM
Melissa Snover
CEO / Founder
Nourished
Phil Evans
Managing Director
Orlo
Lindsay Powell
Partner & Co-Founder
ATXponential
Proud to be part of
UKHouse@SXSW
UK House – where innovation meets opportunity.
UK House brings together the world’s most innovative minds to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape the future of the tech and creative economy.
Proud to be part of
UKHouse@SXSW
UK House – where innovation meets opportunity.
UK House brings together the world’s most innovative minds to spark ideas, forge partnerships, and shape the future of the tech and creative economy.
Showcase
3D print your own vitamins
presented by Nourished
3D print your own personalised vitamins and get a much needed boost to get you through SXSW. Experience the future of personalised nutrition… an AI-enabled Intelligent Logic Algorithm will create a perfect blend of micronutrients for your unique health needs.
Experience life saving VR
Presented by Virtual Decisions
Experience the award-winning Virtual Decisions, a VR experience that lets you simulate difficult life experiences. Find out why Virtual Decisions is trusted to save lives and improve outcomes of young people all across the UK.
Fun in the sun with Mega Bunny
Created and designed by Bruce Asbestos
Grab a selfie and leap into the imagination of artist Bruce Asbestos. On display at UK House will be Mega Bunny, a colourful, playful and giant inflatable sculpture which perfectly captures the innovative and creative spirit of SXSW.
Bruce’s work draws from a rich history of painting, sculpture, popular culture, folklore and fairy tales. He frequently mixes everyday objects with high art, fashion, social media, video games and global pop culture.
Businesses
Nourished is revolutionising personal wellness. Utilising patented 3D printing technology, they create personalised 7-layer nutrient gummy stacks, designed specifically for your individual health and lifestyle needs.
These stacks are a scientifically formulated blend of high-impact nutrients, vitamins, and superfoods, freshly made-to-order for maximum efficacy and optimal absorption.
Orlo is the world’s only Social Media Management Platform designed for the public sector. With over 400 clients in the UK and now expanding into the US market – we are on a mission to work with our customers to create stronger, more resilient communities. Our AI powered platform enables our customers to build trust through brilliant conversations with citizens.
Virtual Decisions create immersive and highly-engaging VR experiences that allow you to control real-life scenarios and navigate consequences in safe simulation.
Seeing the consequences of difficult decisions play out in a virtual environment empowers people to make the right choices when it counts in the real world.
Saving lives, reducing risk and improving outcomes for everyone involved.
Econominds makes Economics revision easy… access personalised resources, engage with expert tutors and unlock career opportunities with an easy to use app. Econominds is helps students save 50% of their revision time at a fraction of the cost of traditional tutoring. Trusted by 18,000 students around the world, including those studying at the University of Oxford, University of Chicago and the London School for Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Showcase
3D print your own vitamins
presented by Nourished
3D print your own personalised vitamins and get a much needed boost to get you through SXSW. Experience the future of personalised nutrition… an AI-enabled Intelligent Logic Algorithm will create a perfect blend of micronutrients for your unique health needs.
Experience life saving VR
Presented by Virtual Decisions
Experience the award-winning Virtual Decisions, a VR experience that lets you simulate difficult life experiences. Find out why Virtual Decisions is trusted to save lives and improve outcomes of young people all across the UK.
Fun in the sun with Mega Bunny
Created and designed by Bruce Asbestos
Grab a selfie and leap into the imagination of artist Bruce Asbestos. On display at UK House will be Mega Bunny, a colourful, playful and giant inflatable sculpture which perfectly captures the innovative and creative spirit of SXSW.
Bruce’s work draws from a rich history of painting, sculpture, popular culture, folklore and fairy tales. He frequently mixes everyday objects with high art, fashion, social media, video games and global pop culture.
Businesses
Nourished is revolutionising personal wellness. Utilising patented 3D printing technology, they create personalised 7-layer nutrient gummy stacks, designed specifically for your individual health and lifestyle needs.
These stacks are a scientifically formulated blend of high-impact nutrients, vitamins, and superfoods, freshly made-to-order for maximum efficacy and optimal absorption.
Orlo is the world’s only Social Media Management Platform designed for the public sector. With over 400 clients in the UK and now expanding into the US market – we are on a mission to work with our customers to create stronger, more resilient communities. Our AI powered platform enables our customers to build trust through brilliant conversations with citizens.
Virtual Decisions create immersive and highly-engaging VR experiences that allow you to control real-life scenarios and navigate consequences in safe simulation.
Seeing the consequences of difficult decisions play out in a virtual environment empowers people to make the right choices when it counts in the real world.
Saving lives, reducing risk and improving outcomes for everyone involved.
Econominds makes Economics revision easy… access personalised resources, engage with expert tutors and unlock career opportunities with an easy to use app. Econominds is helps students save 50% of their revision time at a fraction of the cost of traditional tutoring. Trusted by 18,000 students around the world, including those studying at the University of Oxford, University of Chicago and the London School for Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Showcase Speakers
Claire Downes
CEO / Founder
Virtual Decisions
Sami Neale
Head of Development
Virtual Decisions
Ilisha Masaun
CEO / Founder
Econominds
Kath Fuller
COO
