Innovation and Technology Wales
Business News Wales
Show overview
Innovation and Technology Wales launched in 2024 and has put out 7 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 4 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a roughly quarterly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 28 min and 41 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-language Technology show.
The catalogue appears to be on hiatus or wound down — the most recent episode landed 1.1 years ago, with no new episodes in over a year. Published by Business News Wales.
From the publisher
Innovation and Technology Wales is a podcast series dedicated to exploring the most pressing topics in Wales' tech sector. Each month, we delve into a different theme, addressing the unique challenges and opportunities shaping this dynamic industry. Featuring expert guests and in-depth industry insights, this podcast is essential listening for anyone looking to stay informed about the tech landscape in Wales.
Latest Episodes
Ep 6The Barriers to Technology Adoption
Technology is a key driver of business growth, efficiency, and competitiveness. Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Avril Lewis MBE of Technology Connected, Jesper With-Fogstrup of Moneypenny and Chris Butt of DeepLearnHS to discuss barriers to technology adoption and how to overcome them.
Ep 5The AI Opportunity for Business
How can businesses embrace AI for growth, efficiency, and enhanced customer experiences? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Jodie Bryant of Zenarate, Rod Howells of BIC Innovation and Laura Gemmell of Taught by Humans to discuss the potential of the technology.
Ep 4Sector Outlook 2025 – The Role of Innovation and Technology in Wales
What role will innovation and technology play across all sectors in Wales in 2025? Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Sameer Rahman, CEO and Founder of DataMonet; Howard Rupprecht, Managing Director of CSconnected; and John Davies MBE PhD FCIIS, co-founder and chair of CyberWales, to discuss how cutting-edge technologies are reshaping the business landscape and driving growth, efficiency, and competitiveness.
Ep 3STEM Industries
Host Carwyn Jones is joined by Julie Timothy, Team Leader for STEM Facilitation at Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council, and David Gruber, Senior Director of Bioprocess Sciences at Ipsen Biopharm - both winners at the Wales STEM Awards 2024 - to take a look at STEM industries in Wales.
Ep 2Spotlight on Tramshed Tech
Tramshed Tech is on a mission to develop Wales as a key player in the global digital economy, fostering the growth of sectors that are critical to future prosperity. The innovation space, which first opened its doors in Cardiff less than a decade ago, now has sites across South Wales. Host Gemma Casey is joined by Tramshed Tech co-founder Mark John and Carys Owens, Managing Director of Whisper Cymru, to discuss the power of collaboration and peer support, and their role in putting Wales on the map for the digital, tech and creative industries.
Ep 1Cybersecurity in Healthcare
In the inaugural episode of Innovation & Technology Wales, host Carwyn Jones explores the crucial role of cybersecurity in advancing health technologies and ensuring the future resilience of the NHS in Wales. This episode features insightful discussions with industry experts, including Pete Burnap, Director of the Cyber Innovation Hub at Cardiff University; Gethin Roberts, Managing Director of Iterate; Tony Trussell, Corporate Development Officer at Creo Medical; Angharad Watson, Centre Manager at the Cardiff University Digital Transformation Innovation Institute; and Jonathan Stock, Chief Information Risk Officer at Pure Cyber.
Innovation and Technology Wales: Show Teaser
Each month, we deep dive into a different theme focused on the challenges and opportunities facing tech sectors in Wales.