International Technology Policy & Trade Group
Our International Technology Policy & Trade Group is the primary forum for members interested in international issues affecting the technology sector, spanning both policy and commercial priorities across global markets. The group brings together members to shape the UK’s approach to international technology policy, digital trade and regulatory cooperation, while supporting market access, export growth and international partnerships for UK tech companies.
This group is open to all techUK members.
Sabina CiofuInternational Policy and Strategy LeadtechUK
Theo MaizierePolicy Manager - EUtechUK
Archie BrearePolicy Manager - TradetechUK
Matthew HoulihanVice President, Government Affairs, EuropeCisco- Frank FaradaySenior Trade Policy AdviserBSI Group
What we cover
The group’s scope covers our core international markets, including the EU, North America, Asia-Pacific and the Gulf, as well as engagement with key international institutions. The group is our main point of contact for members interested in:
international market access and expansion
trade policy and international technology regulation
regulatory cooperation and standards alignment
trade delegations and international engagement
the implications of geopolitics and economic security for international technology partnerships
The group supports members in developing positions on UK and international trade and technology policy, including bilateral and plurilateral trade negotiations, international technology agreements and regulatory frameworks. It’s also a forum to address the wider geopolitical, strategic and economic context shaping global tech markets, including economic security, digital sovereignty, geopolitical tensions and supply chain resilience.
Global engagement
The group supports our engagement and leadership in global fora, including the World Trade Organization (WTO), the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), the G7 and the G20, and provides strategic coherence across our international policy and trade activity.
Our focused groups
Under this umbrella, members can also join more focused groups aligned to specific interests:
Join our International Policy and Trade programme
Our International Policy and Trade programme helps members understand global tech policy, navigate international markets and influence digital trade.
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