The latest from Birmingham Tech Week

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This week has been Birmingham Tech Week, the biggest annual technology event in the UK. As a patron – and a business based in Birmingham – this has been a real moment of pride for us at OneAdvanced. Birmingham and the West Midlands have been a centre for innovation for over two centuries, and that’s not changed. As we look towards the next industrial revolution, we are seeing exciting new ideas and technologies being developed in our region.

AI has been a key topic for discussion this week, assessing the capabilities we will see in future. We have also been discussing some of the challenges facing the tech sector in our region, which will continue to evolve as the sector evolves. Skills and infrastructure have been key concerns for leaders who have spoken at this year’s events. It’s important to stay informed about the latest developments in the technology landscape, which you can do by connecting with us at OneAdvanced.

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As one of the UK’s leading technology businesses, we recognise our responsibility to invest back into the growth of the sector in our region. We are proving our commitment to this goal through our patronage of Birmingham Tech Week and TechWM – the not-for-profit organisation behind the event. This is really important to our future, both as an employer and as a tech provider. We are investing in a community of innovation, as well as the skills and training needed to nurture the innovators of the future. Learn more about our promise to our region here .

This Wednesday, we were proud to host an event that makes a real impact on the future of skills and innovation in our local community. We work closely with education providers in Birmingham and the West Midlands, so we invited a group of local colleges to send teams to our ESG Student Hackathon. Through the day, a group of young people had the chance to learn more about what ESG (environment, social and governance) is, what key issues we are facing and what kinds of innovation can make a difference. Then, they worked in teams to design solutions that could have a positive ESG impact. You can learn more about this exciting event in our latest blog .

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4th - 8th November – National Lorry Week

We are proud to support the vital freight industry that keeps our economy moving. OneAdvanced Distribution & Logistics Solutions power the world of work for the businesses driving connectivity forwards on the road to success. We are proud to sponsor this annual event, where we celebrate the hard work done by drivers and operatives, as well as promoting the future of this vital sector. This year, we’re focusing on the career paths open to young people in the world of road freight. Our recent blog shares five reasons to be excited about National Lorry Week .

12th November – Functional Skills: What does Ofsted expect?

Join OneAdvanced Education for a new webinar about the standards expected by Ofsted for delivery of Functional Skills. This session is designed to provide clarity and guidance on maintaining compliance with the latest standards, and how effective changes can also maximise the impact for your learners. Register now to join us live.

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Pre-registration is now open for our latest Annual Trends Report for 2024 and 2025. Every year, we carry out an in-depth survey with thousands of senior leaders and experts across the world of work to understand the latest developments. This helps us to assess what the future could look like, preparing for change – and you can too! If you want to stay up to date with the latest trends and get ready for the future, pre-register today .

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