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 seventh 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 that isn’t reliant on single metrics or subjective opinion.

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European highlights

  • Nearly 40% of the most influential personalities in the pan-European Tech 500 are journalists, knocking business leaders out of the top spot for industry influence for the first time.
  • 37% of the most influential figures in the pan-European tech industry are business leaders although the group has relinquished its longstanding grip on first place to journalists.
  • Female representation in the pan-European Tech 500 has increased from 22% in 2021 to 27% in 2023. Most female influencers belong to the business leader and journalist categories, accounting for 78% of women in the pan-European top 500.
  • SpaceTech and Cybersecurity have seen significant growth in influence, with SpaceTech influencers in the pan-European Tech 500 up 350% and Cybersecurity up 43% over the last two years.
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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 last year’s report 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 multidimensional view of how the European technology community is engaging with and responding to the greatest challenges facing the world.