Milton Keynes Tech Week returns from 12 to 16 October 2026, bringing a city-wide programme of technology events to various locations, including Bletchley Park.
Times have not yet been specified. Ticket prices or entry costs have not been specified. The week is aimed at founders, investors, businesses, policymakers, organisations, community groups and residents interested in Milton Keynes’ growing technology economy.
The second edition of the Technology Festival will be delivered by Milton Keynes City Council and Protospace CIC, with the council inviting businesses, organisations and community groups to host panels, workshops, demos and networking sessions as part of the programme.
October week puts Bletchley Park in the opening spotlight
The confirmed dates give Milton Keynes a five-day platform to show how its tech sector is developing across business, research, community activity and public life.
The opening event and VIP reception are scheduled for Monday 12 October at Bletchley Park, a site already closely associated with computing history. A nationally significant tech conference is also planned for Thursday 15 October, forming one of the current programme highlights.
The full programme has not yet been published in the source material, but the format is expected to include panels, workshops, demonstrations and networking sessions hosted by partners across the city and beyond.
Last year’s Tech Week drew more than 23,000 people across more than 30 events, according to the council. That gives this year’s organisers a clear benchmark: a week that is broad enough for the local community, but still useful to founders, investors and businesses looking for connections.
A city tech sector measured in billions
Milton Keynes is being presented by the organisers as one of the UK’s fastest-growing innovation economies. The figures in the council announcement are substantial: the city is worth more than £15.7 billion to the UK economy, with more than 2,400 tech businesses generating £3.4 billion in GVA.
Around one in three jobs in Milton Keynes is linked to tech, according to the same source. That helps explain why the event is being shaped as more than a single conference. The week is intended to gather different parts of the local ecosystem, from companies and investors to policymakers and community groups.
The city also hosted the first AI Safety Summit in 2023, when world leaders gathered in the area. For Milton Keynes, Tech Week is a chance to connect that international profile with local businesses and organisations working in the sector now.
Readers following the wider growth story in the city may also want the context of how Milton Keynes is mapping jobs and investment growth alongside major development sites.
Organisations can apply to join the programme
The council is asking businesses, organisations and community groups to take part directly by hosting events during the week. Suggested formats include panels, workshops, demonstrations and networking sessions.
Sponsorship opportunities are also being made available for businesses that want visibility across Milton Keynes Tech Week 2026 and access to an audience including founders, investors, businesses and policymakers.
Those wanting to run an official event, or to become an official partner, are being directed to apply through the official Milton Keynes Tech Week website. The source announcement does not give a closing date for applications.
Event details confirmed so far
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Event | Milton Keynes Tech Week 2026 |
| Dates | 12-16 October 2026 |
| Times | Not specified |
| Location | Various locations in Milton Keynes, including Bletchley Park |
| Opening highlight | Launch event and VIP reception at Bletchley Park on Monday 12 October |
| Conference highlight | Nationally significant tech conference on Thursday 15 October |
| Cost | Not specified |
| Organisers | Milton Keynes City Council and Protospace CIC |
| Audience | Founders, investors, businesses, policymakers and the local community |
Cllr Jane Carr, Leader of Milton Keynes City Council, said the city had established itself as a leading home for technology and innovation in the UK, and encouraged organisations to get involved, showcase their work and be part of the city’s continued growth.
Source: Milton Keynes City Council
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- 2026-06-18 13:01
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