Join techUK this Party Conference season as we engage on the big issues facing the tech sector.
Introduction
techUK is delighted to be hosting a series of events across the 2025 Party Conference season.
We’ll be sharing updates and insights throughout conference season - follow along and join the conversation using #techUKPartyConference2025.
If you are organising an event and would like a techUK speaker, or wish to invite us to participate in your programme, please get in touch via [email protected].
Please note that additional events may be added in the coming weeks, and all listings are subject to change. For any queries, contact [email protected] or [email protected].
Please note: Some events listed below are by invitation only.
Summary
Labour Party Conference
What does the UK need to do to be at the forefront of innovative AI adoption and deployment? | Private roundtable hosted by techUK and RELX
The Digital Future: How can the UK drive digital adoption to build an inclusive economy? | Private roundtable hosted by techUK and Visa
Technology Reception at Labour Party Conference | Drinks reception hosted by techUK & The Social Market Foundation
Conservative Party Conference
Supercharging Productivity: Harnessing technology in UK business | Private dinner hosted by techUK and PwC
Liberal Democrat Party Conference
How can we better support businesses across the UK to realise the benefits of digital adoption? | Private roundtable hosted by techUK and the Digital Lib Dems
Labour Party Conference
What does the UK need to do to be at the forefront of innovative AI adoption and deployment? | techUK and RELX Private roundtable
Tuesday 30 September 2025, 10:00-11:00
techUK is partnering with RELX to host a private roundtable discussion on the future of artificial intelligence in the UK. The session will bring together policymakers, industry leaders and experts to explore how the UK can accelerate the development and deployment of trustworthy AI tools. Against the backdrop of continued global investment in AI, and recent UK policy developments such as the AI Opportunities Action Plan and successive AI Safety Summits, the discussion will examine whether the UK has the right ecosystem in place to lead in this space. Topics will include the investment landscape, the availability of AI talent, and how to support public and private sector organisations to confidently adopt and scale new technologies.
The Digital Future: How can the UK drive digital adoption to build an inclusive economy? | techUK and Visa Private roundtable
Tuesday 30 September 2025, 11:30-12:30
techUK is partnering with Visa to host a private roundtable discussion on how digital adoption can support businesses of all sizes and drive inclusive economic growth. As the cost of doing business in the UK continues to rise, small and medium-sized enterprises are increasingly turning to digital tools to boost efficiency and remain competitive. At the same time, Labour has set out a clear ambition to deliver economic growth across the UK. This session will bring together policymakers, industry leaders and business voices to explore whether the UK has the right structures in place to support digital uptake across the economy. It will also consider what further action is needed to help non-digitally native firms unlock the productivity and growth benefits that come with embracing new technologies.
Technology Reception at Labour Party Conference | Drinks reception hosted by techUK & The Social Market Foundation Tuesday 30 September 2025, 18:30-20:00
techUK is partnering with The Social Market Foundation to host a reception for the tech sector. To register, please see here.
Conservative Party Conference
Supercharging Productivity: Harnessing technology in UK business | techUK and PwC Private dinner
Sunday 5 October 2025
techUK will be partnering with PwC to host a private dinner focused on how technology - and AI in particular - can help drive productivity across the UK economy. Building on recent cross-party momentum around AI, including the publication of the AI Opportunities Action Plan and the shared emphasis on tech-led growth during the General Election, the session will consider the role of a future Conservative Government in supporting innovation, boosting business uptake, and addressing the economic challenges currently faced by UK firms. The discussion will bring together Conservative Party policymakers, industry voices and Parliamentarians to explore how the next phase of digital adoption can support businesses of all sizes, including SMEs and high-growth firms.
Liberal Democrat
How can we better support businesses across the UK to realise the benefits of digital adoption? | techUK and the Digital Lib Dems Private roundtable
Monday 22 September, 13:00-14:00
techUK is partnering with the Digital Lib Dems group to host a roundtable on how businesses can better be supported on their digital adoption journey, and to reap the benefits of digital solutions in their organisation. Technology adoption presents a significant opportunity for businesses across the whole of the UK, helping them to improve on their productivity and better connecting them to customers and consumers. For SMEs in particular, digital tools such as AI solutions and better automation can help them to streamline operations, reduce costs and scale their business. However, in the UK there continues to be barriers to greater technology use – such as due to adoption costs or digital skills. This conversation, held at the Liberal Democrat Autumn Conference, will bring together policymakers alongside technology companies to consider what the biggest barriers to technology use are, and how the Government can look to better support SMEs in realising the opportunities that digital solutions can present to their business.
If you are attending the Liberal Democrat Conference, and would like to attend this roundtable, please do email [email protected]. Spaces are limited and will be considered on a first-come-first-served basis.
Get in Contact
Please note that more events may be added in the coming weeks, and that events may be subject to change. For any questions, please email [email protected] or [email protected].
techUK Party Conference Team:
Antony Walker
Deputy CEO, techUK
Antony Walker
Deputy CEO, techUK
Antony Walker is deputy CEO of techUK, which he played a lead role in launching in November 2013.
Antony is a member of the senior leadership team and has overall responsibility for techUK’s policy work. Prior to his appointment in July 2012 Antony was chief executive of the Broadband Stakeholder Group (BSG), the UK’s independent advisory group on broadband policy. Antony was closely involved in the development of broadband policy development in the UK since the BSG was established in 2001 and authored several major reports to government. He also led the development of the UK’s world leading Open Internet Code of Practice that addresses the issue of net neutrality in the UK. Prior to setting up the BSG, Antony spent six years working in Brussels for the American Chamber of Commerce following and writing about telecoms issues and as a consultant working on EU social affairs and environmental issues. Antony is a graduate of Aberdeen University and KU Leuven and is also a Policy Fellow Alumni of the Centre for Science and Policy at Cambridge University.
As Head of Public Affairs, Alice supports techUK’s strategic engagement with Westminster, Whitehall and beyond. She regularly works to engage with ministers, members of the UK’s parliaments and senior civil servants on techUK’s work advocating for the role of technology in the UK’s economy as well as wider society.
Alice joined techUK in 2022. She has experience working at both a political monitoring company, leading on the tech, media and telecoms portfolio there, and also as an account manager in a Westminster-based public affairs agency. She has a degree from the University of Sheffield in Politics and Philosophy.
Samiah Anderson is the Head of Digital Regulation at techUK.
With over six years of Government Affairs expertise, Samiah has built a solid reputation as a tech policy specialist, engaging regularly with UK Government Ministers, senior civil servants and UK Parliamentarians.
Before joining techUK, Samiah led several public affairs functions for international tech firms and coalitions at Burson Global (formerly Hill & Knowlton), delivering CEO-level strategic counsel on political, legislative, and regulatory issues in the UK, EU, US, China, India, and Japan. She is adept at mobilising multinational companies and industry associations, focusing on cross-cutting digital regulatory issues such as competition, artificial intelligence, and more.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of London, where she founded the New School Economics Society, the Goldsmiths University chapter of Rethinking Economics.
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.
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Antony Walker is deputy CEO of techUK, which he played a lead role in launching in November 2013.
Antony is a member of the senior leadership team and has overall responsibility for techUK’s policy work. Prior to his appointment in July 2012 Antony was chief executive of the Broadband Stakeholder Group (BSG), the UK’s independent advisory group on broadband policy. Antony was closely involved in the development of broadband policy development in the UK since the BSG was established in 2001 and authored several major reports to government. He also led the development of the UK’s world leading Open Internet Code of Practice that addresses the issue of net neutrality in the UK. Prior to setting up the BSG, Antony spent six years working in Brussels for the American Chamber of Commerce following and writing about telecoms issues and as a consultant working on EU social affairs and environmental issues. Antony is a graduate of Aberdeen University and KU Leuven and is also a Policy Fellow Alumni of the Centre for Science and Policy at Cambridge University.
As Head of Public Affairs, Alice supports techUK’s strategic engagement with Westminster, Whitehall and beyond. She regularly works to engage with ministers, members of the UK’s parliaments and senior civil servants on techUK’s work advocating for the role of technology in the UK’s economy as well as wider society.
Alice joined techUK in 2022. She has experience working at both a political monitoring company, leading on the tech, media and telecoms portfolio there, and also as an account manager in a Westminster-based public affairs agency. She has a degree from the University of Sheffield in Politics and Philosophy.
Edward leads the Digital Economy programme at techUK, which includes our work on online safety, fraud, and regulation for growth initiatives.
He has prior experience working for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and has previously worked for a number of public affairs consultancies specialising in research and strategy, working with leading clients in the technology and financial services sectors.
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 also took part in the 2024-25 University of Bath Institute for Policy Research Policy Fellowship Programme and is the Education and Skills Policy Co-lead for Labour in Communications.
Samiah Anderson is the Head of Digital Regulation at techUK.
With over six years of Government Affairs expertise, Samiah has built a solid reputation as a tech policy specialist, engaging regularly with UK Government Ministers, senior civil servants and UK Parliamentarians.
Before joining techUK, Samiah led several public affairs functions for international tech firms and coalitions at Burson Global (formerly Hill & Knowlton), delivering CEO-level strategic counsel on political, legislative, and regulatory issues in the UK, EU, US, China, India, and Japan. She is adept at mobilising multinational companies and industry associations, focusing on cross-cutting digital regulatory issues such as competition, artificial intelligence, and more.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of London, where she founded the New School Economics Society, the Goldsmiths University chapter of Rethinking Economics.
Audre joined techUK in July 2023 as a Policy Manager for Data. Previously, she was a Policy Advisor in the Civil Service, where she worked on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and at HM Treasury on designing COVID-19 support schemes and delivering the Financial Services and Markets Bill. Before that, Audre worked at a public relations consultancy, advising public and private sector clients on their communications, public relations, and government affairs strategy.
Prior to this, Audre completed an MSc in Public Policy at the Korea Development Institute and a Bachelor's in International Relations and History from SOAS, University of London. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, learning about new cultures through travel and food, and going on adventures.
Mia joined techUK in September 2023 within the Digital Infrastructure and Climate team(s) before transitioning to the Digital Economy team in April 2024.
Before joining techUK, Mia worked as a Senior Policy Adviser at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) sitting within the Policy Unit.
Mia holds an MSc in International Development from the University of Manchester and a BA(Hons) in Politics and International Relations from the University of Nottingham.
Outside of work, Mia enjoys running, yoga, bouldering and art.
Archie Breare joined techUK in September 2022 as the Telecoms Programme intern, and moved into the Policy and Public Affairs team in February 2023.
Before starting at techUK, Archie was a student at the University of Cambridge, completing an undergraduate degree in History and a master's degree in Modern British History.
In his spare time, he likes to read, discuss current affairs, and to try and persuade himself to cycle more.
Dani joined techUK in February 2025 as a Policy Manager in the Digital Regulation team.
Prior to this, Dani worked in political monitoring where she was a consultant for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport. In this role, she developed a strong understanding of parliamentary procedure, closely following all of the major developments in the tech centre and working with several key stakeholders and regulators.
She has an undergraduate degree in History from the University of Bristol and an MPhil in Modern European History from the University of Cambridge.
Outside of tech, Dani has a strong interest in addiction policy, particularly towards drugs, having written her dissertation on the topic as well as several subsequent research projects. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking and following all things motoring, whether that be F1, MotoGP or Formula E.
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.
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 2024 Local and General Election, and working for the Casimir Pulaski Foundation on defence and international secuirty. She has worked for multiple charities, on issues such as the climate crisis, educational inequality and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). In 2023, Tess obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Politics and International Relations from the University of Nottingham.
