Following a hugely successful debut in Derry~Londonderry in last year, TechTides is set to expand to Belfast this summer, with a major one-day conference taking place at the ICC Belfast on Thursday 11th June 2026.
Building on the momentum of its inaugural event, TechTides Belfast will bring together technologists, developers, founders, startups, CEOs, business leaders, and students from across the island for a full day of insights, discussion and collaboration.
The event is being delivered in partnership with headline sponsors Alchemy Technology Services, Allstate NI and HighLevel, highlighting TechTides’ ambition to inspire and accelerate growth across the technology sector.
A strong line-up of speakers has already been confirmed, including Perdie Alder (VC/Startup Partnerships at Zendesk), Alan Carson (Co-Founder and Chief Strategy Officer at Cloudsmith), Hermione Way (technology entrepreneur and former Head of Communications at Tinder), and John Taylor, Chief Executive Officer at Alchemy Technology Services.
Attendees can expect a dynamic programme of keynote sessions, panels and networking opportunities, alongside an evening social sponsored by Cloudsmith.
Alastair Cameron, TechTides founder and Derry entrepreneur, said: “Last year’s inaugural TechTides event proved there’s a real appetite for a conference that brings the entire tech community together. This has always been about the whole technology ecosystem – from early-stage talent to experienced leaders – and bringing the conference to Belfast is the next step. We’re excited to build on that momentum and support the continued growth of the tech sector across Northern Ireland.”
Erin McFeely, Director Northern Ireland at Alchemy Technology Services, said: “Supporting TechTides aligns closely with our commitment to building a sustainable and thriving technology sector. As a business built around people, partnerships and long-term impact, we recognise the importance of connecting industry leaders, start-ups and emerging talent. As TechTides expands to Belfast, we look forward to being part of an environment where ideas can be shared, relationships can be built and innovation can flourish, all of which are critical to the continued success of Northern Ireland’s tech industry.”
As the second edition of the conference, TechTides Belfast will be followed by a return to the North West, with an event in Derry~Londonderry scheduled for 27th October.
For ticket information and full programme details, visit techtides.co.
TechTides is a flagship conference for tech and innovation on the island of Ireland, now in its second iteration. Founded in 2025 by Alastair Cameron, it brings together leading voices from startups, enterprise and impact-driven technology, exploring the intersection of innovation, entrepreneurship and real-world impact.
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