01 Jan 2025

Event: Hays 2025 Tech Talent Trends & Insights

Join us for this event on 13 February 2025, 15:00-17:00


With organisations still grappling with skill shortages, 50% of tech employees leaving jobs due to the culture and environment, and a further 63% considering a career move in the next 12 months, looking to attract and retain talent has never been more important.

Hays is pleased to invite you to our event, hosted by techUK, where we’ll uncover the latest tech trends and insights in 2025. Join our panel of expert speakers for exclusive insights and in-depth discussions including:

  • The future of the workforce and how you can impact change in your organisation
  • What motivates tech employees to move roles and how you can use this to attract the right talent
  • Key skills in demand and what you can do to secure these skills
  • How you can take your DE&I strategies to the next level to find and retain a diverse workforce

Location

  • In-person at techUK HQ, 10 St Bride St, City of London, London EC4A 4AD
  • Online via Teams

Agenda & Sign-up

13 February 2025

In-person Attendance:
From 15:00 to 17:00

  • Arrival at 15:00
  • Introduction and overview of report key findings at 15:15   
  • Panel discussion with guest speakers at 15:20
  • Fireside chat with guest speaker at 16:00
  • Networking at 16:30

Virtual Attendance:
From 15:15 to 16:30

  • Introduction and overview of report key findings at 15:15
  • Panel discussion with guest speakers at 15:20
  • Fireside chat with guest speaker at 16:00

Speakers

Amanda Whicher

Amanda Whicher

UK&I Director, Hays

Antony Walker

Antony Walker

Deputy CEO, techUK

Alex Butler

Alex Butler

CDIO and Transformation Director CIO 100 Winner 2024

Jon Staniforth

Jon Staniforth

Former CISO, Royal Mail

Abigail Rappoport

Abigail Rappoport

Executive Coach and Fractional COO, Fiskl

Karen Blake

Karen Blake

Head of Skills, Inclusion and Policy, Novel Design


For more info from the techUK team contact:

Nimmi Patel

Nimmi Patel

Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity, techUK

Nimmi Patel is the Head of Skills, Talent and Diversity at techUK. She works on all things skills, education, and future of work policy, focusing on upskilling and retraining. Nimmi is also an Advisory Board member of Digital Futures at Work Research Centre (digit). The Centre research aims to increase understanding of how digital technologies are changing work and the implications for employers, workers, job seekers and governments.

Prior to joining the techUK team, she worked for the UK Labour Party and New Zealand Labour Party, and holds an MA in Strategic Communications at King’s College London and BA in Politics, Philosophy and Economics from the University of Manchester. She is currently taking part in the 2024-25 University of Bath Institute for Policy Research Policy Fellowship Programme.

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
07805744520
Twitter:
@nimmiptl
Website:
www.techuk.org
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nimmi-patel1/

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Oliver Alderson

Oliver Alderson

Junior Policy Manager, techUK

Oliver is a Junior Policy Manager at techUK, working across Public Affairs and Digital Regulation policy. He supports the organisation’s engagement with government and parliament, contributes to shaping techUK’s regulatory agenda, and plays a key role in coordinating political outreach, policy projects, and flagship events.

He joined techUK in November 2023 as a Team Assistant to the Policy and Public Affairs team, before stepping into his current role. He has been closely involved in efforts to ensure the tech sector’s voice is heard in the policymaking process.

Oliver holds a Master’s in Policy Research from the University of Bristol and a BSc in Policy from Swansea University. During his studies, he contributed to mental health research as a Student Research Assistant for the SMaRteN network.

Outside of work, Oliver is a keen debater and remains active in the UK debating community, having previously led the Swansea University Debating Union. He enjoys exploring complex issues from multiple perspectives and values clear, thoughtful communication in policy discussions.

Email:
[email protected]
Phone:
07505 890 596
LinkedIn:
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/oliver-alderson-a51312180

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