We’re back from one of Europe’s most international technology events – London Tech Week 2026. This year, we had the opportunity to join the Polish delegation organized by PAIH, which represented nearly half of the entire European presence at the event. More than 300 Polish companies travelled to London to showcase the strength, innovation, and global ambitions of Poland’s technology ecosystem.
Our team actively promoted the Polish IT sector, Polish developers’ expertise, and our companies’ capabilities. At the PAIH booth, we had the opportunity to meet representatives of international startups, investors, technology leaders, and fellow Polish organizations. The event provided a valuable platform for networking, exchanging ideas, and exploring new opportunities for international collaboration.
Polish Delegation at London Tech Week
According to the Polish Investment and Trade Agency, this was not only the largest foreign delegation at London Tech Week, but also the largest economic mission in the history of Polish-British relations.
Polish companies presented innovative solutions across a wide range of sectors, including software development, AI, fintech, cybersecurity, automation, and many more. The strong presence of Polish businesses showed how far the ecosystem has evolved. As Rafał Owczarek, Head of the PAIH Foreign Trade Office in London, noted:
“London Tech Week demonstrates the strong position that Polish technology companies are building today. Interest in Poland, our solutions, and the expertise of our entrepreneurs is enormous. Increasingly, we are no longer seen solely as a source of talent, but as creators of technologies with global potential.”
This shift reflects the maturity of the Polish tech ecosystem, where world-class engineering talent is increasingly combined with product innovation and global ambition.
Talent, Innovation, and the Future of AI
Unsurprisingly, artificial intelligence was one of the dominant topics throughout London Tech Week. However, the conversation has evolved significantly.
The question is no longer whether companies should use AI, but how they can create real business value with it. One message resonated across many keynote sessions and discussions: AI alone is no longer a competitive advantage.
As AI tools become increasingly accessible, what truly differentiates successful companies is their understanding of customers, industry expertise, and ability to solve real business and social problems. Technology remains important, but deep market knowledge, execution, and customer focus are just as critical, if not more so.
The significance of these discussions was reflected in the caliber of speakers who took the stage throughout the week. Industry leaders such as Mati Staniszewski, co-founder of ElevenLabs, Dr. Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD, and Aravind Srinivas, co-founder and CEO of Perplexity, shared their perspectives on the future of AI and technology-driven growth.
The event also welcomed His Royal Highness Prince William, whose presence highlighted the growing importance of technology and innovation for society as a whole. His remarks focused on the potential of technology to improve people’s lives.
Another recurring theme was the future of talent. Speakers highlighted that in an AI-driven world, uniquely human qualities such as creativity, critical thinking, communication, adaptability, and trust are becoming even more valuable.
These insights strongly align with our own approach. While technical expertise has always been essential, we have never hired based solely on hard skills. We believe that successful teams are built on a combination of professional competence and strong soft skills: curiosity, collaboration, ownership, and the ability to build meaningful relationships.
London Tech Week confirmed what we have long believed: technology may accelerate change, but people remain at the center of innovation.