An annual celebration of the West Midlands tech community returns next week.
Birmingham Tech Week will run from Monday to Friday and feature a broad range of speakers, seminars and workshops on subjects such as AI and cyber security.
Among those confirmed to appear are West Midlands Mayor Richard Parker, TechWM chief executive Andy Hague and HumanVantage AI founder Davina Schonle.
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Also speaking are Openº£½ÇÊÓƵ's chief executive Amanda Brock, West Midlands Roadmap's strategic lead Mike Lewis and EARTHwise founder Anneloes Smitsman.
Leon Butler, º£½ÇÊÓƵ and Ireland chief executive of computing and tech giant IBM, will also appear as the company is the week's headline sponsor.
Birmingham Tech Week is organised by regional business body TechWM.
Chief executive Andy Hague said: "We are very grateful to our ever-growing list of speakers who are offering their time and experience to speak to our Tech Week attendees at the multiple events happening throughout the week.
"This not only includes speakers from tech companies but local investment, training and employment businesses and charities to support our attendees and start-ups to make sure we can keep growing the West Midlands tech sector and become a powerhouse tech hub in the º£½ÇÊÓƵ and across the world."
Each day of Birmingham Tech Week will explore a different theme from AI to leadership and digital skills.
Mr Butler added: "The West Midlands has quickly evolved into a region to capitalise on tech advancements and business growth.
"We look forward to hearing how the newest start-ups and experienced businesses will help shape the future of technology - it's a really exciting time for the industry."
