🚀 Belfast Tech Week 2026 // 21-25 September
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5 days
60+ events
3000+ attendees
September 21 - September 25 ﹡ September 21 - September 25 ﹡ September 21 - September 25 ﹡
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what is belfast tech week
The ultimate celebration of our citys tech community
everyone welcome
Belfast Tech Week is a week long "UNCONFERENCE" of independently organised events and activities, providing a unique opportunity to highlight what makes Belfast's tech scene exceptional, from our amazing startups to our homegrown success stories, international investors and academic instituions.
Everyone and Anyone can get involved with Belfast Tech Week
how to get involved
The best way to get involved is by hosting your own event. Whether it's a panel discussion, happy hour or something super creative, hosting an event at Belfast Tech Week is a great way to speak to your target audience. It's free to host an event and all approved submissions will feature on our calendar.
for the community, by the community
types of events
Meetups
Connect, share ideas, network, explore tech trends in friendly gatherings.
Happy Hours
Socialize, network, enjoy drinks, fostering connections in a relaxed atmosphere.
Fireside Chat
Gain expert insights, learn stories, engage in deep tech discussions.
Hackathon
Collaborate, innovate, code solutions, build prototypes, showcase tech skills competitively.
Pitch Events
Witness startups present ideas, seek investment, grow within the tech scene.
Workshop
Develop skills, learn from experts, engage in hands-on tech training.
Featured Events
Move Club Social: The Innovators’ Loop
Monday, Sep 22 · 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM BST
As part of Belfast Tech Week we are taking Move Club Social on a special 5/6K loop through the city. This run celebrates the places that have shaped Belfast’s innovation story over the last 30 years.
Based Belfast: An Introduction to Ethereum and Onchain Applications on Base
Tuesday, Sep 23 · 12:00 PM to 2:30 PM BST
Join Coinbase for an interactive Lunch & Learn during Belfast Tech Week. This session will introduce you to Ethereum fundamentals and explore how developers and businesses are building the next generation of onchain applications using Base — Coinbase’s secure, low-cost, builder-friendly Ethereum L2.
The Big Debate - Vibe Coding: The Future of Code or the Death of the Engineer?
Thursday, Sep 25 · 12:30 PM to 2:00 PM BST
Is vibe coding the future of software — or just chaos in a hoodie?
AI is writing code. Prompt engineers are replacing product teams. Traditional devs are being left behind. The rules have changed and the tools have evolved — but has engineering kept up? Some say we’re in the middle of a creative renaissance. Others say it’s a slow-motion car crash.
NI Tech Awards
Thursday, Sep 25 · 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM BST
The NI Tech Awards is a brand-new celebration of Northern Ireland’s vibrant tech community. Forget black-tie and long speeches — this is a high-energy night designed for founders, tech teams, tech enthusiasts and the ecosystem champions to come together and celebrate the success stories shaping our sector.
previous events
The Big Tech Feud
The startups taking on the FDIs for bragging rights at our Family Fortunes style quiz night.
UX Lunch & Learn by DHD
UX discovery workshop helping designers better understand the importance of UX
Founder Focus – Offscript
Offscript Q&A hsoted by Barclays Eagle Labs with founders from across NI
The Big Debate | AI will do more harm than good in the next decade
Lunchtime debate hosted by Allstateto look at how AI is impacting
Aflac NI and AWS Experience
Lunchtime based learning to accelerate technical skills
Locks and Stocks, managing your threat landscape for Fintechs
Fintech Corridor and NI Cyber co-hsoted panel discussion
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2026 sponsorship opportunities
Would your brand benefit from exposure to the Belfast Tech Week community? We have limited sponsorship opportunities for brands that would like to be associated with Belfast Tech Week. Request our sponsorship brochure below.
