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UK-Japan Tech Forum

The UK-Japan Tech Forum, co-organised by techUK and JEITA, is a platform for both the UK and Japanese tech sectors along with their respective governments to come together to explore collaboration opportunities in technology and innovation.

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UK-Japan Tech Forum 2025: Event Round-up

The UK-Japan Tech Forum took place on 4 April 2025, convened by techUK and JEITA

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techUK and JEITA release joint statement on UK-Japan Tech & Trade Collaboration

techUK and our sister organisation JEITA have released a joint statement detailing how both Governments can work with industry to take the next steps in the UK-Japan Tech and Trade relationship

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UK-Japan Tech Forum 2024: Event Round-up

The UK-Japan Tech Forum took place on 16 July 2024, convened by techUK and JEITA

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Whitepaper launch: Strengthening the UK-Japan Strategic Partnership Through Innovation

The whitepaper Strengthening the UK-Japan Strategic Partnership Through Innovation makes recommendations for the governments of the UK and Japan for bilateral cooperation on digital trade, data and emerging technologies, as well as on how both countries can leverage their leadership on an international level to advance the digital trade agenda

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22 Apr 2025

UK-Japan Tech Forum 2025: Event Round-up

The UK-Japan Tech Forum took place on 4 April 2025, convened by techUK and JEITA.

techUK news and views
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19 Mar 2025

The UK and Japan – Building an Exemplar Bi-Lateral Tech Partnership

Since the signing of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) in 2020, the shape of the bi-lateral relationship between the UK and Japan has transformed. 

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20 Jan 2025

techUK and JEITA release joint statement on UK-Japan Tech & Trade Collaboration

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18 Jul 2024

UK-Japan Tech Forum 2024: Event Round-up

The UK-Japan Tech Forum took place on 16 July 2024, convened by techUK and JEITA 

Event round-up
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09 May 2024

Japan: An Open Door for UK Tech Pioneers

The UK’s relationship with Japan continues to grow stronger, as the two island nations’ governments join forces in crucial areas of innovation and economic development, encouraging their businesses to work closely together for mutual benefit.

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30 Nov 2023

Greater Manchester Leading the Way in Realising the Tech Potential of the Hiroshima Accord

Clark Vasey, Chair of the UK Japan Tech Forum, give us his perspective.

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12 Dec 2022

UK and Japan launch new a digital partnership

The UK and Japan have announced a new digital partnership to boost their joint working in emerging tech, data sharing, supply chain resilience, online safety and data innovation among others.

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29 Jun 2022

Unlocking the Potential of the UK Japan Relationship Through Technology

Guest blog by Clark Vasey, Head of Corporate Affairs from Fujitsu UK on strengthening the UK-Japan strategic partnership through innovation and trade

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03 Aug 2021

Startupbootcamp Scale Osaka program

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Sabina Ciofu

Sabina Ciofu

Associate Director – International, techUK

Daniel Clarke

Daniel Clarke

Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade, techUK

Theophile Maiziere

Theophile Maiziere

Policy Manager - EU, techUK

Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Head of Market Access and Consumer Tech, techUK

Tess Newton

Team Assistant, Policy and Public Affairs, techUK

Sabina Ciofu

Sabina Ciofu

Associate Director – International, techUK

Sabina Ciofu is Associate Director – International, running the International Policy and Trade Programme at techUK.

Based in Brussels, she leads our EU policy and engagement. She is also our lead on international trade policy, with a focus on digital trade chapter in FTAs, regulatory cooperation as well as broader engagement with the G7, G20, WTO and OECD.

As a transatlanticist at heart, Sabina is a GMF Marshall Memorial fellow and issue-lead on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, within DigitalEurope.

Previously, she worked as Policy Advisor to a Member of the European Parliament for almost a decade, where she specialised in tech regulation, international trade and EU-US relations.

Sabina loves building communities and bringing people together. She is the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club and co-organiser of the Young Professionals in Digital Policy. Previously, as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, she led several youth civic engagement and gender equality projects.

She sits on the Advisory Board of the University College London European Institute, Café Transatlantique, a network of women in transatlantic technology policy and The Nine, Brussels’ first members-only club designed for women.

Sabina holds an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.

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Daniel Clarke

Daniel Clarke

Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade, techUK

Dan joined techUK as a Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade in March 2023.

Before techUK, Dan worked for data and consulting company GlobalData as an analyst of tech and geopolitics. He has also worked in public affairs, political polling, and has written freelance for the New Statesman and Investment Monitor.

Dan has a degree in MSc International Public Policy from University College London, and a BA Geography degree from the University of Sussex.

Outside of work, Dan is a big fan of football, cooking, going to see live music, and reading about international affairs. 

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Theophile Maiziere

Theophile Maiziere

Policy Manager - EU, techUK

Theo joined techUK in 2024 as EU Policy Manager. Based in Brussels, he works on our EU policy and engagement.

Theo is an experienced policy adviser who has helped connect EU and non-EU decision makers.

Prior to techUK, Theo worked at the EU delegation to Australia, the Israeli trade mission to the EU, and the City of London Corporation’s Brussels office. In his role, Theo ensures that techUK members are well-informed about EU policy, its origins, and its implications, while also facilitating valuable input to Brussels-based decision-makers.

Theo holds and LLM in International and European law, and an MA in European Studies, both from the University of Amsterdam. 

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Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Lewis Walmesley-Browne

Head of Market Access and Consumer Tech, techUK

Lewis' programmes cover a range of policy areas within Market Access (international trade regulation, sanctions and export controls, technical standards and product compliance, supply chains) and Consumer Tech (media and broadcast policy, consumer electronics, and connected home technology).

Prior to joining techUK, Lewis worked in government affairs and policy roles for international trade associations in Southeast Asia including the American Malaysian Chamber of Commerce and the European Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia.

He holds an undergraduate degree in Social and Political Sciences from the University of Cambridge and an MSc in Public Policy & Management from SOAS University of London.

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Tess Newton

Team Assistant, Policy and Public Affairs, techUK

Tess joined techUK as an Policy and Public Affairs Team Assistant in November of 2024. In this role, she supports areas such as administration, member communications and media content.

Before joining the Team, she gained experience working as an Intern in both campaign support for MPs and Councilors during the Local and General Election and working for the Casimir Pulaski Foundation. As well as working for multiple charities on issues such as the climate crisis, educational inequality and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). Tess obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Politics and International Relations from University of Nottingham.

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