Dublin Tech Summit 2023: unveiling the future of technology
This article is part 3 of 6 in the series Dublin Tech Summit

The Dublin Tech Summit 2023, held on 31st May – 1st June, brought together tech enthusiasts, industry experts, startups, scaleups, and visionary leaders to explore the latest innovations and trends shaping the future of technology.

MMITA launches its app as a breakthrough social platform integrated with AR

MMITA (Meet Me In The Astral) launches its mobile app as a new augmented reality (AR) platform that allows users to experience and share AR content wherever they are. MMITA offers a creative and immersive opportunity for users to discover the virtual world around them, interact with it, and add their own elements to it.

UK tech acquisitions down 33% in Q1 2023

The volume of bolt-on acquisitions made by tech businesses across the UK in Q1 2023 was at its lowest levels since lockdown shook the M&A market in Q2 2020, according to Rickitt Mitchell’s Buy & Build Barometer.

59% marketers think Customer Data Platforms are overlooked

The majority (59%) of senior marketers think Customer Data Platforms (CDPs) are overlooked by the industry. That’s according to research by SALESmanago, the Customer Engagement Platform, which surveyed 250 marketers across the UK, Poland, Germany and Spain to determine the disconnect between marketers and CDP adoption.

People on Average Watch 17 Hours of Online Video Content Per Week
People on Average Watch 17 Hours of Online Video Content Per Week

Although video content remains one of the top choices for marketers to boost sales and increase traffic and brand awareness, consumers spent less time watching online videos this year than in 2022.

Environment Tech companies see minimal impact of funding winter

Tracxn, an SaaS-based market intelligence platform, has released its Tracxn Feed Report – Environment Tech ahead of World Environment Day. The report, based on Tracxn’s extensive database, provides insights into the Environment Tech space across the globe.

Vizibl Launches Procurement Decarbonisation Readiness Report

Vizibl has launched its first edition of Vizibl Quick Insights, culminating in a new report: Procurement’s Decarbonisation Readiness Report. This report polls the procurement industry, asking vital questions about how prepared enterprises are to work with suppliers in reducing scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions.

AI Dubbing Startup Initiates Ethical Code of AI Use in Translations

vidby, a Swiss startup for AI-powered translation and dubbing, urges colleagues to direct their efforts on creating a code of ethical use of advanced artificial intelligence technologies in translations. 

Digital Catapult collaborates with NVIDIA to explore the creative tech tools of the future

Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, is collaborating with NVIDIA to fast-track the development of cutting-edge tools and technology to enable next-generation content and experiences

Four top tips for nailing the startup office share

The cost of an office can feel hard to justify for startups. Commercial rents remain sky-high, and with hybrid work the new norm, vast sums of money are wasted on empty desks. But spending time in the office is invaluable for building company culture and lifting productivity. And with research showing startups with an office presence scale 3.5 times faster than those that operate fully remotely, having a physical space seems like a no-brainer.

Dublin Tech Summit: how startups can enter the Chinese market
This article is part 2 of 6 in the series Dublin Tech Summit

At the Dublin Tech Summit 2023, Jiawei Wang, International Consultant, SPI discussed how European startups and SMEs can enter the Chinese market.

Deputy Mayor of London headlines at Fintech Week London

Fintech Week London, the must-attend event for the fintech industry, has announced an impressive line-up of speakers for its flagship conference on 19 to 20 June, with Rajesh Agrawal, Deputy Mayor of London for Business, and Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Andrew Griffith MP, among the influential voices taking to the stage.

The AI solution to help SMEs win the talent war against big corporates

HR, payroll, and employee engagement platform Employment Hero is on a mission to reinvent the entire employment relationship with its new, world-first employment superapp, Swag. 

Q&A with James Draper, Founder & CEO of Bidstack

Technology is constantly advancing, and one thing that’s transformed is advertising. Bidstack enabled in-game advertising and video game monetisation, enabling game developers to monetise their titles. At the heart of Bidstack’s mission is empowering advertisers to engage gamers without disrupting their playing experience. To find out more, we caught up with James Draper, Founder and CEO of Bidstack. 

The female founded startup endorsed by Hillary Clinton

On a mission to close the financial gender gap, Female Invest was born as a reaction to the inability of women to find accessible and inclusive financial literature. Globally, women earn 37% less that men in similar roles. And it’s because of startups like Female Invest that there’s hope for change.

Santander X Global Award 2023

The Santander X Global Award, IS Santander’s International university entrepreneurship competition, where 36 winners from their respective Local Awards will have the chance to represent their countries (Spain, Chile, Argentina, Mexico, Brazil, and the UK) and compete to win cash prizes and additional benefits to take their solutions to the next level.

Data training demand soars as businesses rush to reskill their teams

Circus Street, a specialist provider of online training in digital skills for global enterprises, has released data that shows how skills training priorities for businesses have changed before, during and after the pandemic. 

Dublin Tech Summit’s coolest startups in 2023
This article is part 4 of 6 in the series Dublin Tech Summit

Bringing together a mind-blowing selection of technology and business through leaders from across the globe, Dublin Tech Summit is the heart of the international tech scene.

How to start a business with a holistic approach

As an entrepreneur in today’s fast-paced business world, adopting a holistic approach to business planning may be better for one’s mind, body and soul. By embracing a holistic approach, you align your purpose, passion, and profit, creating a business which resonates with your deepest values and aspirations. It is never only about chasing financial success; it is about building a business reflecting who you truly are and what you believe in.

11 growth hacks – and 3 tips to avoid

Times remain tough for startups. Any opportunity to strengthen the business and to grow is a vital metric to compete on in a challenging economic environment.