Group discount now available for The SPARKies!
Get a discount for groups of 5 or 10 and have a staff day out at the biggest tech festival outside of London. Your tickets include dinner, drinks, snacks, an award ceremony hosted by a great comedian, music and a night of great vibes!
Here's (most of) our team at May's Bath Digital Festival - look out for us at The SPARKies in our blue t-shirts 👕
Get your group tickets with the link in our bio 🔗
Thank you to our sponsors @Ashfords_law@AMBITIOUS_consultancy@Albert_Goodman@BishopFleminguk@weareInnovateUK Business Growth, @workClockwise@Hazlewoods_accountants@RWKGoodman@RealWorldStudios Script IP, @TCNUK@VWVlawfirm and @FormFighterAI
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Meet some of the teams behind this years #BristolTechFestival! ✨
The techSPARK team would like to say a massive congratulations to all the amazing companies who hosted events last week, and thank our fantastic partners who made the festival such a success! 🏆
Special thanks to our headline partner, @ghystonsoftware , and our brilliant partners at @and.digital , @myworldbristolbath , @bristol_ci & @aerstudios for delivering incredible Key Events 🙌
📸 @julianpreecephotography
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Meet the techSPARK team! 🚀
Meet Ash Phillips, our newest team member and part of the Bristol Support Ecosystem.
Get to know what techSPARK means to him - plus a fun twist: 2 truths & 1 lie. Can you spot his lie? 👀
Drop your guesses below 👇
#MeetTheTeam #techSPARK
This month’s Founder Spotlight features Faizan Mir, Founder & CEO of Nearhuman (Scootrr).
From navigating the challenges of building a startup as an immigrant entrepreneur to creating technology with long-term impact, Faizan shares the resilience, vision, and ambition driving Nearhuman forward.
#FounderSpotlight #StartupJourney #TechFounders #Innovation #SouthWestTech
Lucy gives us a glimpse into what Bath Digital Festival is all about ✨
From 19th–21st May, join us for 3 days of curiosity, exploration, creativity, and connection - with inspiring talks, interactive experiences, showcases, workshops, and conversations happening across the city.
And the best part? All events are free and open to the community 🤩
Have you explored the programme yet?
✨ Save the date for the SPARKies!
📅 Thursday 16th July 2026
Join us as we bring together the South West tech community to celebrate the startups, scaleups, teams and individuals driving innovation across the region.
From inspiring success stories to unforgettable moments, the SPARKies are where the ecosystem comes together.
Mark your calendar, you won’t want to miss it!
👉 Get your tickets now!
Bath Digital Festival is back at Newark Works!
(check out our event picks for the week below 👇)
We’re excited to be hosting BDF for the third year running, bringing together Bath’s creative, tech, and business communities for three days of ideas, conversations, and connections.
Our top picks:
📅 Tuesday
☕ Tuesday Facilitated Breakfast - 8:30
💻 Vibe Coding Buildathon with Lovable - 5:30
📅 Wednesday
🚀 Wednesday Showcase - 9:30
🏆 Silicon Gorge Finals - 5:30
📅 Thursday
🥐 Thursday Facilitated Breakfast - 8:30
🍻 TCNUK x techSPARK Third Thursday Takeover - 5:30
(We’ll link all events in the comments!)
Don’t miss out! Last Early Bird Tickets Available! 🎟️
The SPARKies is where the South West tech ecosystem comes together to celebrate, connect and recognise the people shaping the future of tech.
From inspiring stories to meaningful connections, this is one of the most anticipated moments in the tech calendar.✨
Get your tickets now!
One week to go! 🤩
Bath Digital Festival is back, bringing together the South West tech community for three days of ideas, tech, innovation, creativity, and connection!
Come with curiosity.
Leave with new perspectives.
Don’t miss it! Explore the programme!
Meet the techSPARK team! 🤩
Spotlight on Paula Harsley, our Swindon Community Lead.
She plays a key role in connecting and supporting the Swindon tech community.
Discover what techSPARK means to her and try to spot her 1 lie between 2 truths… 👀
Drop your guesses below 👇
#MeetTheTeam #techSPARK
Be part of the SPARKies 🤩
This isn't just an awards ceremony, it's the moment the entire South West tech community comes together. Founders, scaleups, investors, ecosystem leaders; all in one room, celebrating everything we've built. 🥂
Whether you're looking to grow your network, find your next collaborator or simply be in the room when the region's best are recognised ,this is your night too!
✨ The SPARKies are for all of us.
🎟️ Get your tickets!
Only 2 weeks to go until Bath Digital Festival 2026 🚀
From 19-21 May, Bath becomes the home of ideas, innovation, and the South West tech community.
This year’s theme is “What If?”
A chance to explore new perspectives, challenge thinking, and start meaningful conversations.
Get ready for inspiring talks, hands-on workshops, showcases, and plenty of opportunities to connect!✨
Explore what’s coming up🤩
