Wales Tech Week 2025, powered by Technology Connected, returns next month from 24-26 November at the International Convention Centre (ICC) Wales in Newport.
This year’s event sees Vodafone Business – the enterprise division of the newly-merged VodafoneThree and a leading provider of connectivity and digital solutions for businesses across the UK – act as Premier Partner.
Bringing together innovators, industry leaders, startups, investors and policymakers, the three-day showcase will spotlight the latest technologies helping to drive the digital economy forward.
Avril Lewis, MBE, Managing Director, Technology Connected, said: “Wales Tech Week is proud to welcome Vodafone Business as our Premier Partner for 2025.
“As part of the newly merged VodafoneThree, Vodafone Business is helping to deliver the infrastructure and innovation that Wales needs to thrive – enabling businesses, communities and public services to embrace the opportunities of a truly connected future.”
Connecting the dots: How digital access can transform local areas
Launched at an event with parliamentarians, policy leaders and senior business and local government figures, VodafoneThree’s new research explores the transformative potential of mobile and fixed connectivity for improving digital access across the UK.
Vodafone Business has a long-standing commitment to Wales, investing in connectivity that underpins economic growth, inclusion and sustainability.
Following the VodafoneThree merger, the company is delivering the UK’s largest-ever mobile network investment of £11 billion, building the country’s biggest and best 5G network.
In Wales, this means near-universal population coverage, improved rural connectivity, and the infrastructure to power innovation across sectors – from advanced manufacturing and fintech to healthcare and green energy.
This investment is projected to contribute £4 billion in productivity benefits to Wales by 2035, supporting thousands of businesses and creating new opportunities in every community.
As Premier Partner, Vodafone Business will have a significant presence throughout the tech summit. As well as exhibiting throughout the week, Vodafone Business will take centre stage with the opening keynote on Tuesday 25th, setting the tone for dynamic discussions around connectivity, innovation and the future of tech in Wales.
Monday 24th will also see VodafoneThree host a dedicated panel focused on digital inclusion, exploring strategies to address the digital divide – an issue that lies at the heart of the company’s mission and values.
Vodafone commits to 5G technology roll-out plans across rural Wales
Vodafone has reinforced its commitment to roll out its 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology to rural Wales as part of its proposed merger with Three UK.
Nick Gliddon, Director, Business, VodafoneThree, said: “Wales is at a pivotal moment for technology, and connectivity is the foundation for its future success.
“At Vodafone Business, we’re proud to partner with Wales Tech Week to highlight the role a world-class network will play in unlocking opportunity – from supporting SMEs and critical public services to enabling green innovation and digital inclusion.
“Our £11 billion investment in the UK’s biggest and best 5G network will help ensure Wales has the infrastructure it needs to thrive, creating jobs, boosting productivity and connecting communities across the nation.”
Wales Tech Week 2025 promises to be the most ambitious edition yet, bringing together global tech industry leaders, startups, investors and policymakers to celebrate and accelerate Wales’s role in the digital economy.
For more information and to register, visit: www.walestechweek.com.
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As the leading voice for Wales’s digital technology industry, we strategically connect industries, technologies, and people to accelerate the adoption of digital solutions that drive performance, profitability, and sustainable growth. Through advocacy, collaboration, and promotion, we amplify the voice of Wales’s tech industry, unlocking opportunities to develop a more prosperous, inclusive and digitally-capable Welsh economy. Events and initiatives from Technology Connected include Wales Tech Week, Talent4Tech, the Wales Technology Awards, and the Technology Leadership Council.
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About VodafoneThree:
VodafoneThree is the UK’s largest mobile network operator serving the fixed and mobile market, formed following the merger of Vodafone UK and Three UK in June 2025.
Through an unprecedented £11 billion investment, VodafoneThree will build the UK’s best network. The network will deliver reliable, quality connectivity to all nations and regions, creating as many as 13,000 jobs and laying a digital foundation for the country’s growth ambitions. VodafoneThree is the only mobile network operator with a fully funded, regulated and guaranteed network build plan, reaching 99.95% population coverage by 2034. From big cities to small towns, and everywhere in between, the company’s mission is to build the UK’s best network.
VodafoneThree is a private company, 51% owned by Vodafone and 49% owned by CK Hutchison Holdings. It encompasses all businesses and assets, including Vodafone UK, Three UK, VOXI Mobile, SMARTY and Talkmobile.
For more information, visit:
www.vodafonethree.com
www.vodafone.com
www.three.co.uk
www.ckh.com.hk
