Tech Policy Leadership Conference 2023
Our next Tech Policy Leadership Conference will take place on the 06 June 2023
About this event
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techUK’s second annual Tech Policy Leadership Conference was a day-long in-person event, offering industry, government, regulators, and other stakeholders in tech policy the opportunity to engage on the most important questions surrounding digital regulation. From data policy to online safety, innovation, competition and digital skills, this conference aims to join the dots by bringing together a high-level line-up of speakers and offer participants plenty of opportunity to connect and network.
Event details:
Timings: 09:00 - 18:00 (please note that timings may change slightly as the agenda is finalised)
Location: Westminster, London
Ticket prices: The Tech Policy Leadership Conference in-person tickets are now sold out. Due to very high demand we have now released online tickets, please click the register now button to reserve your place.
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Join us at London Tech Week 2023
London Tech Week (12-16 June) is a global celebration of tech, uniting the most innovative thinkers and talent of tomorrow in a week-long festival. Showcasing how tech is transforming business and society, London Tech Week drives thought provoking conversations around innovation, diversity and transformation, providing a platform for the tech ecosystem to come together to drive change.
techUK will be running a number of fringe events throughout the week, click on the links below for more information:
6 June: Tech Policy Leadership Conference 2023
7 June: Launch of the DSIT Portfolio of AI Assurance Techniques
12 June - International Telecoms Conference – In Partnership with DSIT
13 June - How can the energy sector leverage digitalisation for long-term energy resiliency?
14 June - Recruiting top talent as an SME
14 June - UK-Vietnam Tech Workshop
14 June - Report Launch: State of the Connected Home 2023
14 June - What makes the West Midlands a leading UK location For Emerging Tech?
15 June - Connected cars in London – the key to a smart city?
15 June - Tech Trade and Sustainability Conference
15 June - Supporting SMEs to partner with System Integrators
Agenda
- 15:30–16:00
In conversation with: Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Secretary of State for DCMS
In conversation with: Lucy Powell MP, Shadow Secretary of State for DCMS
- Antony Walker, Deputy CEO & Director, Shaping Policy Programmes, techUK
- Lucy Powell, Shadow Secretary of State, Digital, Culture Media and Sport
- 09:35–09:45
Government keynote
Government keynote
- 09:30–09:35
Welcome and Introduction
Welcome and Introduction
- Antony Walker, Deputy CEO & Director, Shaping Policy Programmes, techUK
- 09:00–09:30
Coffee and Networking
Coffee and Networking
- 12:30–13:30
Lunch break
Lunch break
- 15:10–15:30
Coffee Break
Coffee Break
- 16:55–18:00
NETWORKING DRINKS
NETWORKING DRINKS
- 16:50–16:55
Closing Remarks
Closing Remarks
- Antony Walker, Deputy CEO & Director, Shaping Policy Programmes, techUK
- 10:55–11:15
Morning Coffee Break
Morning Coffee Break
- 11:35–11:50
Sponsor keynote
Sponsor keynote
- Brad Smith, Vice-chair and President, Microsoft
- 13:30–14:20
Regulator keynote
Regulator keynote
- 09:45–10:00
Launch of “A UK Tech Plan: How the next Government can use technology to build a better Britain"
Launch of “A UK Tech Plan: How the next Government can use technology to build a better Britain"
- Antony Walker, Deputy CEO & Director, Shaping Policy Programmes, techUK
- 11:15–11:35
In conversation with: Paul Scully MP, Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy
In conversation with: Paul Scully MP, Minister for Tech and the Digital Economy
- Antony Walker, Deputy CEO & Director, Shaping Policy Programmes, techUK
- 11:50–12:35
Panel 2 – The 'scale-up problem': financing UK innovation
Panel 2 – The 'scale-up problem': financing UK innovation
- Leo Ringer, Founding Partner, Form Ventures
- Tom Adeyoola, Cofounder, Extend Ventures
- Chi Onwurah MP, Chair of Science, Innovation and Technology Committee, UK Parliament
- Neil Ross, Associate Director for Policy at techUK, techUK
- Sarah Onley MP, Lib Dem spokesperson for Treasury and Business and Industrial Strategy
- 13:30–14:20
Panel 3 – Digital regulatory cooperation – balancing regulation and innovation
Panel 3 – Digital regulatory cooperation – balancing regulation and innovation
- Karen Croxson, Dep. Chief Economist, FCA
- Kate Davies, Public Policy Director, Ofcom
- Neil Ross, Associate Director for Policy at techUK, techUK
- Matthew Braovac, Director, Digital Markets, CMA
- Stephen Almond, Executive Director, Regulatory Risk, Information Commissioners Office (ICO)
- 14:20–15:10
Panel 4 – How can quantum and next generation compute supercharge ambitions to make the UK a science and tech superpower?
Panel 4 – How can quantum and next generation compute supercharge ambitions to make the UK a science and tech superpower?
- Chris Jones, Director, Technology and Analysis, FCDO
- Laura Foster, Associate Director - Technology and Innovation, techUK
- Dr Sonali Mohapatra, Quantum Sector Innovation Lead, NQCC
- Professor Kate Royse, Director of the Hartree Centre, UK Science and Technologies Facilities Council
- Kate Marshall, Developer and Global Technical Ambassador Lead, IBM Quantum
- 16:00–16:50
Panel 5 – Building the UK’s digital economy: a better approach to digital adoption
Panel 5 – Building the UK’s digital economy: a better approach to digital adoption
- Cristina Criddle, Technology Reporter, The Financial Times
- Dr George Dibb, Head of the Centre of Economic Justice, IPPR
- Hollie Whittles, National Policy Skills Champion, Federation of Small Businesses
- Darren Jones MP, Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury, Labour Member of Parliament for Bristol North West
- Andreas Georgiou, VP Product Marketing, Sage
- Adam Hawkesbee, Deputy Director, Onward
- 10:00–10:55
Panel 1 - Governing AI: How can policy keep pace in a fast-moving sector?
Panel 1 - Governing AI: How can policy keep pace in a fast-moving sector?
- Bea Longworth, Government Affairs EMEA, NVIDIA
- Katherine Holden, Head of Data Analytics, AI and Digital ID, techUK
- Henry Parker, Head of Public Affairs, Cellnex UK
- Bojana Bellamy, President, Centre for Information Policy Leadership
Speakers
Chris Jones
Director, Technology and Analysis
FCDO
Bea Longworth
Government Affairs EMEA
NVIDIA
Leo Ringer
Founding Partner
Form Ventures
Katherine Holden
Head of Data Analytics, AI and Digital ID
techUK
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Head of Public Affairs
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