The F5 - The human side of tech

Martin Ward, the first and only Tech Commissioner in the UK, shares his plans for the West Midlands' tech scene, and what makes the region so unique. We discover his inspiration and plans for Future Fest, a West Midlands-based festival celebrating both tech and the arts coming out of the region, and what makes the West Midlands a tech hub. 

Music created by Ben Chambers

• (00:00) - The F5 Introduction
• (00:21) - Martin Ward Introduction
• (00:57) - Martin's Career Journey to Tech Commissioner
• (02:05) - Tech Commissioner of West Midlands Role
• (03:44) - Catalysts in the Tech Scene
• (05:09) - What Tech Brings to the West Midlands
• (07:00) - How Has the West Midlands' Tech Scene Grown?
• (09:15) - Working Alongside Tech West Midlands and Regional Tech Economies
• (13:06) - Tech Ecosystem, Circular Economy, and Applying Tech in WM
• (14:40) - Tech & Digital Festival in WM: Future Fest
• (17:46) - A Good Time to Be a Tech Business and Where to Get Support
• (21:43) - Digital Transformation for Businesses
• (26:25) - A Human Side Tech Story That Martin Wants to Hear
• (28:26) - The F5 Outro