Call for contributions: Cloud Week 2023 #CloudFuture
techUK is excited to announce its annual cloud computing week, 20-24 November, bringing you news, views and insights on how cloud continues to reshape how we live and work. Cloud Week is an opportunity for the techUK community to explore key issues and highlight new ideas and thought leadership from our members.
We are inviting members to share case studies, expertise and best practice through blogs, vlogs, and social media, and participate in several events during the week.
The themes for this year are:
Monday: Digital transformation and cloud native technologies
Tuesday: Cloud, Climate and Sustainability
Wednesday: Hybrid cloud and edge computing
Thursday: Cyber security from the edge to the cloud
Friday: Interoperability, portability and a multi-cloud world
How to contribute?
All techUK members can submit a one or multiple contributions by Friday 10 November 2023. Please note that due to the popularity of last year’s campaign week spaces may be limited so members are encouraged to contact us early to discuss contributions and confirm your participation. Please email [email protected] for more information.
We welcome a variety of formats so that you can decide what would best fit your company. Here is what you can submit and some guidelines:
Blogs
These will be published on our website as an insight page.
- Between 600 – 1,000 words long
- Can include images, infographics and videos/vlogs (see below guidelines about submitting vlogs)
- Add links throughout your text
- Download our blog submission form here (instructions here), fill it in and submit.
Vlogs
These will be published on our website as an insight page.
- Between 3 to 6 minutes
- YouTube link or MP4 file
- Title for the video and any intro text
- Examples: #1
Video Statements
These will be published on our social media channels primarily and spotlighted on our campaign week page. Create a 30 to 90 seconds (max 2min) speaking to camera video, responding to and expanding on key questions relating to the theme of that day. Please contact us to discuss in more detail. Examples: #1 , #2
For all submitted content, we require a headshot of each author, and the logo(s) of your organisation/company, so please ensure this is sent [email protected] alongside all material.
All content must be submitted by Friday 10 November 2023 Content that is submitted after the deadline may not get social promotion which is crucial to increase visibility of the submitted work.
Events
techUK will also be hosting several panel discussions during Cloud Week and there may be speaking opportunities for members.
Cloud Week Events
Digital transformation, cloud modernisation and the journey to cloud native
London Panel discussion
Cloud and climate – sustainability-as-a-service or a shared responsibility for all?
London Panel discussion
Going Hybrid: digital transformation from the edge to the cloud
Virtual Panel discussionPlease contact [email protected] if you are interested in putting forward a speaker for any of these sessions. Please note spaces will be limited.
Chris Hazell
Sue Daley OBE
Sue Daley OBE
Sue leads techUK's Technology and Innovation work. This includes work programmes on AI, Cloud, Data, Quantum, Semiconductors, Digital ID and Digital ethics as well as emerging and transformative technologies and innovation policy. In 2025, Sue was honoured with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the Technology Industry in the New Year Honours List. She has also been recognised as one of the most influential people in UK tech by Computer Weekly's UKtech50 Longlist and was inducted into the Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame.
A key influencer in driving forward the tech agenda in the UK, in December 2025 Sue was appointed to the UK Government’s Women in Tech Taskforce by the Technology Secretary of State. She also sits on the UK Government’s Smart Data Council, Satellite Applications Catapult Advisory Group, Bank of England’s AI Consortium and BSI’s Digital Strategic Advisory Group. Previously, Sue was a member of the Independent Future of Compute Review and co-chaired the National Data Strategy Forum. As well as being recognised in the UK's Big Data 100 and the Global Top 100 Data Visionaries in 2020, Sue has been shortlisted for the Milton Keynes Women Leaders Awards and has been a judge for the Loebner Prize in AI, the UK Tech 50 and annual UK Cloud Awards. She is a regular industry speaker on issues including AI ethics, data protection and cyber security.
Prior to joining techUK in January 2015, Sue was responsible for Symantec's Government Relations in the UK and Ireland. Before that, Sue was senior policy advisor at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Sue has an BA degree on History and American Studies from Leeds University and a Master’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Birmingham. Sue is a keen sportswoman and in 2016 achieved a lifelong ambition to swim the English Channel.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2055
- Twitter:
- @ChannelSwimSue,@ChannelSwimSue,@ChannelSwimSue,@ChannelSwimSue
Laura Foster
Laura Foster
Laura is techUK’s Associate Director for Technology and Innovation.
Laura advocates for better emerging technology policy in the UK, including quantum, future of compute technologies, semiconductors, digital ID and more. Working alongside techUK members and UK Government she champions long-term, cohesive, and sustainable investment that will ensure the UK can commercialise future science and technology research. Laura leads a high-performing team at techUK, as well as publishing several reports on these topics herself, and being a regular speaker at events.
Before joining techUK, Laura worked internationally as a conference researcher and producer exploring adoption of emerging technologies. This included being part of the team at London Tech Week.
Laura has a degree in History (BA Hons) from Durham University and is a Cambridge Policy Fellow. Outside of work she loves reading, writing and supporting rugby team St. Helens, where she is from.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/lauraalicefoster
