Your global tech community
Join 57,902+ advocates across 48 hubs worldwide. Connect with your local community, attend events, find investors, and put your company on the map.
We connect the world's fastest growing tech cities and regions.
We support a global, inclusive community.
We give tech a voice worldwide.
The world's first truly international grassroots tech community
More than 40,000 business leaders, experts and investors volunteer their time to campaign for the betterment of the global tech industry.
Who is it for?
Everyone within the tech ecosystem, and those who want to join, partner and work with it. The organisation is volunteer-led, proudly independent and not-for-profit. The ethos of informal networking and peer-to-peer support has resonated with tech leaders worldwide.
Why does it exist?
We bring together a diverse and inclusive network of start-ups, scale-ups, corporates, policymakers and academics to drive the exchange of knowledge, ideas and experiences for the good of the global tech sector.
Why should you join?
We are a collaborative community that helps each other grow, build partnerships, and find business and talent opportunities through the power of the network. What you put in, you get out.
What does it offer you?
Events, a newsletter, daily socials sharing knowledge, networking and collaboration opportunities, partnerships, introductions, webinars, resources, thought leadership, and a front-row seat to emerging tech issues.
GTA Networks Worldwide
48 tech hubs across 7 regions, in the world's fastest growing tech cities.
Tech London Advocates working groups
Geographic working groups convened through Tech London Advocates. These are led by local advocates and run on the TLA platform. Explore them on the TLA working groups page.
An Introduction to Global Tech Advocates
GTA founder Russ Shaw gives his opening remarks at the Investor Showcase 4.0.
Meet the GTA Leads
A volunteer-led organisation guided by experienced tech leaders committed to the give-first ethos.
Russ Shaw CBE
Tech London Advocates & Global Tech Advocates
Former VP/GM EMEA at Skype. Awarded CBE for services to technology and business. Named London Tech Ambassador by the Mayor of London.
Connect on LinkedInGlobal Expansion Resources
Curated resources to help you enter new markets, find funding, build teams and connect with local ecosystems.
UK Trade & Investment Guide
Official UK government resource for international businesses expanding into the UK market
UK & IrelandTech Nation Visa
Global Talent Visa for tech workers coming to the UK
UK & IrelandLa French Tech
French government startup ecosystem and support programs
EuropeEnterprise Singapore
Singapore government support for startups and scale-ups
Asia PacificNYC Economic Development
Resources for businesses expanding to New York City
AmericasStart-Up Chile
Equity-free startup accelerator program in Chile
AmericasDubai Silicon Oasis
Free zone technology park in Dubai
Middle East & AfricaStripe Atlas
Start a US company from anywhere in the world
Remote.com
Global HR platform for hiring international talent
Startup Genome
Global startup ecosystem rankings and insights
Global Tech Advocates is a volunteer-driven organisation, supported by our key sponsors.
Our Partners
Level39 offers ambitious tech businesses the tools and workspace they need to have a global financial and social impact, a diverse network of entrepreneurs pioneering everyday wealth, health and security.
Our Patrons
Mark Wittcoff is Founder & Trustee of The Wittcoff Foundation and Chairman of Forward One Real Estate Investment Fund, with 40 years of experience in investment real estate management.
Join the Movement
Membership is free, forever. Sign up in seconds to join your local community, attend events, and showcase your company. We ask only that you give first: bring your ideas, knowledge and time, and you will receive much in return.