Tyto Tech 500

The Tyto Tech 500 is the definitive ranking of the most influential thought leaders shaping the technology landscape in Europe and beyond.

Deep insights that ignite impact across Europe

Now in its eighth edition, the Tyto Tech 500 is our proprietary ranking of the most influential individuals working in technology across Europe.

To be in the list, individuals must have social media, online and offline influence.

The Tyto Tech 500 is the first data-driven ranking of European technology influencers based on in-depth analysis and multiple data points.

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European highlights

  • 47% of the most influential personalities in the Tyto Tech 500 are business leaders, surpassing journalists as the most trusted voices in Europe.
  • The number of journalists featured in the Tyto Tech 500 has fallen by 29% this year, with this group accounting for just 28% of the pan-European ranking.
  • The Tyto Tech 500 reveals that a new class of ‘Super Influencers’ has emerged – this elite group of 82 figures have consistently held a top 500 ranking since 2021.
  • Women make up over a quarter (27%) of the Tyto Tech 500 for the second year in a row, however this figure drops to only 20% within the ranks of Super Influencers.
  • AI & Data Science (+153%), MarTech (+125%), and Enterprise Tech (+63%) have seen significant gains in influence in 2024, driven by rapid digital transformation and a focus on innovation.
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How is influence shifting in Europe’s tech landscape?

The Tyto Tech 500 report offers valuable insights into how influence has evolved in Europe since 2017. If you’re interested in understanding past trends, you can explore reports for the last two years here. Previous reports are available on request.

 

Tyto Relevance Index™

The data-powered insights service to help your business stay relevant

The Tyto Relevance Index™ is a data-powered insights service which uses social media data to reveal the technology and socio-economic topics that dominate the public discourse of Europe’s technology community.

It provides a multi-dimensional view of how the European technology community is engaging with and responding to the greatest challenges facing the world.