Come and meet up at techmesh:York

If you work in the IT and telecommunications sectors in Yorkshire and the Humber then we would love you to attend techmesh:York – a free networking event organised by techmesh.

Backed by Yorkshire Forward, techmesh is a new business network for the region’s fast-growing IT and telecommunications sector – the largest outside of London

Companies and professionals operating in the sector are being invited to attend the first techmesh: York event at the York Science Park on March 25th at 6:00pm.

For the York event, techmesh are teaming up with Science City York’s local sector network IT & Digital York. York Science Park has kindly sponsored the venue.

There will be a key note speech from Allan Dunn, Director of ioko, who will talk about ioko’s successes and the pitfalls of the industry.

ioko designs, builds and runs technology platforms for media and entertainment companies worldwide, delivered across broadcast, broadband and mobile networks to televisions, computers, mobile phones and other digital devices. ioko began business as a small venture, run by two University of York students, it grew rapidly to where they are now.

Gary Rowbotham, techmesh Programme Manager, said: "Collaboration and working together is the best way of driving the sector forward and techmesh: York allows those people working in North Yorkshire and beyond a chance to network, swop ideas and make business connections.
"We are also offering three, five-minute presentation slots and inviting attendees to discuss how they would like to partner and collaborate with others as well as give a short talk about their business and what services they can offer. All this and free drinks too.”

Heather Niven, IT & Digital Sector Specialist at Science City York, said: "The value of sector specific networks in promoting collaborative working has long been recognised. We’re particularly pleased to partner with techmesh for the York event to extend the reach and impact of local network activities across the region.”

There are a limited number of tickets available for techmesh:York and tickets are available by registering here or contact Events Coordinator Dawn Kelly on 0113 384 5641 or dawn@techmesh.org