Four Cymru partners with Wales Tech Week to champion innovation
As part of the international Four Agency, Four Cymru will be supporting the event with strategic communications, brand storytelling and audience engagement.
Nan Williams, group chief executive of Four, said: 'Cymru is building a special place in the international technology ecosystem.
"Small enough to be connected, ambitious enough to deliver worldwide innovation and with the passionate, hardworking 'DNA' to build the future as we built the past. At Wales Tech Week that all comes together as nowhere else - you can experience the innovation, talent and ambition that make Wales a rising force in global tech.
"From world-firsts in compound semiconductors to cutting-edge cybersecurity, this is where international opportunity meets Welsh ingenuity.'
Four's Difference Makers initiative has previously recognised Avril Lewis, managing director of Technology Connected, as an influential figure shaping the future.
Avril said: 'We're thrilled to have Four Cymru on board for Wales Tech Week 2025. Their expertise in strategic communications and international reach will be invaluable in helping us tell the story of Welsh innovation to the world.
"This partnership strengthens our mission to position Wales as a global leader in technology and innovation.'
Wales Tech Week 2025 will bring together entrepreneurs, investors, academics and policymakers to explore the future of technology and its impact on society, business and the economy.
The event is free to attend and will explore themes including Tech for People, Tech for the Planet and Tech for Performance.
For more information and to book your place please visit www.walestechweek.com.
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