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04 Aug 2023

Regulatory Horizons Council: Review into regulating quantum technology applications

Opportunity from the Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC)

The Regulatory Horizons Council (RHC) is an independent expert committee, sponsored by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). The Council provides advice to the government on areas where regulatory reform can support technological innovation. The RHC has been commissioned through the UK's National Quantum Strategy to undertake a regulatory review of quantum technologies. As part of our evidence gathering process, we would like to hear from you to understand when and what regulation should be considered.

Please follow this link to fill in our survey before the 31 August deadline. You are more than welcome to share the link with any interested colleagues (including those that were unable to attend the roundtable) or people in your network. The survey has a number of different themes. Not all themes will be relevant to everyone, so please feel free to only select in the sections most relevant to you and/or your organisation. Please be aware that if you close the survey prior to submitting then you may lose your answers.

Anything shared with us will be treated with confidentiality, in line with our privacy notice, and will not be directly attributed. The responses we receive will help inform our recommendations to the government and shape the regulatory landscape for quantum technologies in the UK. More background information on our review can be found in Section 2 of the survey. However, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to email us ([email protected] and [email protected]). 

Rory Daniels

Rory Daniels

Head of Emerging Technology and Innovation, techUK

Rory joined techUK in June 2023 after three years in the Civil Service on its Fast Stream leadership development programme.

During this time, Rory worked on the Government's response to Covid-19 (NHS Test & Trace), school funding strategy (Department for Education) and international climate and nature policy (Cabinet Office). He also tackled the social care crisis whilst on secondment to techUK's Health and Social Care programme in 2022.

Before this, Rory worked in the House of Commons and House of Lords alongside completing degrees in Political Economy and Global Politics.

Today, Rory leads techUK's Emerging Technology and Innovation activity, working with many of the UK's most innovative tech companies to convene key stakeholders, work through key challenges and opportunities for industry, showcase best practice, and shape Government's thinking around future technologies, sectors and industries.

Focus areas include Robotics, Immersive, Web3, Metaverse, Photonics, Space, Gaming, Creative, Innovation policy, university spin-outs, and Futures & Horizon Scanning.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorydaniels28/

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Ella Shuter

Ella Shuter

Junior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies, techUK

Ella joined techUK in July 2025 as Junior Programme Manager for Emerging Technologies.

In her role, Ella supports the design and delivery of four to six-month sprint campaigns. These identify emerging technologies of interest to members and Government, share industry best practice, champion relevant sectors and industries across the UK, and work through key challenges and opportunities to drive the development, application and commercialisation of these technologies.

Before joining techUK, Ella completed an internship at Digital Catapult, supporting across public affairs, policy and the organisation's programmes. She also has experience working in an MP's Parliamentary and Constituency Office.

Ella holds a BSc in Politics and International Relations from the University of Bristol.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-shuter-264158244/

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Laura Foster

Laura Foster

Associate Director - Technology and Innovation, techUK

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

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Elis Thomas

Elis Thomas

Programme Manager, Tech and Innovation, techUK

Elis joined techUK in December 2023 as a Programme Manager for Tech and Innovation, focusing on Semiconductors and Digital ID.

He previously worked at an advocacy group for tech startups, with a regional focus on Wales. This involved policy research on innovation, skills and access to finance.

Elis has a Degree in History, and a Masters in Politics and International Relations from the University of Winchester, with a focus on the digitalisation and gamification of armed conflicts.

Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.techuk.org/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elis-thomas-49a1aa1a1/

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