- 17.09.25
Unity Place is set to play a key role in supporting the city’s inaugural Milton Keynes Tech Week (22–26 September 2025), organised by Milton Keynes City Council.
Located directly opposite the station, Unity Place is both a literal and symbolic gateway to Milton Keynes. As a tech-centric building at the centre of one of the UK’s fastest-growing cities, it has quickly become a collaborative hub where thought leaders, innovators, and the wider community come together - reflecting the same spirit of growth, creativity, and inclusivity that defines MK Tech Week.
MK Tech Week will open at Bletchley Park, the historic birthplace of early computing and host of the first-ever Global AI Summit, setting the scene for a city-wide programme exploring robotics, artificial intelligence, lifelong learning, and entrepreneurial growth.
As part of the celebration, Unity Place - home to Santander UK’s headquarters and itself a headline partner of MK Tech Week - will host a series of events designed to highlight creativity, inclusivity, and the future of work. These sessions will bring together voices from across business, education, and community life, supporting Milton Keynes’ ambition to be recognised as a national hub for innovation.
Alongside these events, Unity Place’s co working space – x+why – a thriving hub teeming with creators and innovators, will also play a key role in supporting the festival.
The week at Unity Place will culminate in a Dragons’ Den–style showcase with Protospace, where 10 local tech businesses will present their ideas in a supportive setting, with cash prizes for those that combine innovation with community purpose.
Unity Place Events during MK Tech Week:
MKGN x All Flows – Tech Week Special
When: Wednesday, 24 September
Where: x+why at Unity Place
A day-long celebration of creativity in technology, with free workshops, hands-on sessions, and presentations from leading digital voices.
Thriving in the Age of AI: Futureproof Your Career
When: Wednesday, 24 September
Where: Unity Place Event Space 1
Hosted by Elevate MK, this session explores how AI is reshaping industries and creating opportunities for career growth, with a focus on empowerment and inclusion.
MK Girl Talks Tech
When: Thursday, 25 September
Where: x+why at Unity Place
An inclusive conversation on accessibility, diversity, and representation in technology, amplifying the voices of women and marginalised genders.
Better by Design Live
When: Friday 26 September
Where: x+why at Unity Place
The final evening of Milton Keynes Tech Week will be a Dragons’ Den–style event infused with Protospace’s inclusive, community-powered spirit. Designed not as a contest but as a launchpad for local tech, it will showcase 10 high-potential businesses from Milton Keynes. Cash prizes will be awarded in recognition of ideas with heart and impact.
Cabinet Member for Planning and Placemaking, Councillor Shanika Mahendran said: “We’re really excited about this year’s Milton Keynes Tech Week, shining a spotlight on innovation, artificial intelligence, robotics and the emerging technologies shaping our future. With one in three jobs in Milton Keynes in the tech sector, and our city right at the heart of the Oxford – Cambridge Growth Corridor, this is an important opportunity to showcase the talent and potential we have here.
“It’s fantastic to see Unity Place at the heart of the action, welcoming so many inspiring events and providing a true gateway for people to explore our forward-thinking city.”
Nathan Kennard, Centre Experience Manager at Unity Place said: “Unity Place was created as a space for connection - a gateway to Milton Keynes that brings together business, community, and creativity.
“By supporting Tech Week, we’re proud to contribute to a city-wide celebration that highlights the innovation, ambition, and talent driving Milton Keynes forward.”
Find out more about what’s on at Unity Place during MK Tech Week.
