Cyber trade opportunities for SMEs: cyber SME forum

Join the cyber SME forum for a webinar with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) exploring how government supports the UK security sector to succeed in global markets. This session is designed for SME members looking to access new markets and grow internationally. Attendees will gain practical insight into export support, international engagement opportunities, and hear first-hand experience from a techUK SME that has successfully expanded overseas.

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Join the cyber SME forum for a webinar with the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) on Thursday 14 May, 10:00 to 11:00.

The session will explore how the Department supports the UK security sector in achieving success in global markets and how SMEs can access this support to grow internationally.

This event will give SME members an opportunity to understand how government can support their work to access new markets and promote their products overseas.

We will also be joined by Stephen Kines, Co-Founder of Goldilock and a techUK SME member who has successfully expanded into global markets. Stephen will share his experience, lessons learned and practical advice for organisations looking to make the most of export opportunities.

Attendees will gain an understanding of how cyber companies can get involved in overseas delegations and connect with organisations in other countries to build relationships and expand their international presence.

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techUK brings together key players across the cyber security sector to promote leading-edge UK capabilities, build networks and grow the sector. techUK members have the opportunity to network, share ideas and collaborate, enabling the industry as a whole to address common challenges and opportunities together. Visit the programme page here.

This call for contributions invites insight on supply chain security, focusing on the risks, challenges and practical approaches organisations are taking to strengthen resilience. Submissions will help shape the campaign week, bringing together perspectives from across industry to share learning and highlight how technology can support more secure and trusted supply chains.

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Meet the team

Jill Broom

Head of Cyber Resilience, techUK

Jill leads the techUK Cyber Resilience programme, having originally joined techUK in October 2020 as a Programme Manager for the Cyber and Central Government programmes. She is responsible for managing techUK's work across the cyber security ecosystem, bringing industry together with key stakeholders across the public and private sectors. Jill also provides the industry secretariat for the Cyber Growth Partnership, the industry and government conduit for supporting the growth of the sector. A key focus of her work is to strengthen the public–private partnership across cyber to support further development of UK cyber security and resilience policy.

Before joining techUK, Jill worked as a Senior Caseworker for an MP, advocating for local communities, businesses and individuals, so she is particularly committed to techUK’s vision of harnessing the power of technology to improve people’s lives. Jill is also an experienced editorial professional and has delivered copyediting and writing services for public-body and SME clients as well as publishers.

Email:: [email protected]
Website:: www.techuk.org/
LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jill-broom-19aa824

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Annie Collings

Senior Programme Manager, Cyber Resilience, techUK

Annie is the Programme Manager for Cyber Resilience at techUK. She first joined as the Programme Manager for Cyber Security and Central Government in September 2023.

In her role, Annie supports the Cyber Security SME Forum, engaging regularly with key government and industry stakeholders to advance the growth and development of SMEs in the cyber sector. Annie also coordinates events, engages with policy makers and represents techUK at a number of cyber security events.

Before joining techUK, Annie was an Account Manager at a specialist healthcare agency, where she provided public affairs support to a wide range of medical technology clients. She also gained experience as an intern in both an MP’s constituency office and with the Association of Independent Professionals and the Self-Employed. Annie holds a degree in International Relations from Nottingham Trent University.

Email:: [email protected]
Twitter:: anniecollings24
LinkedIn:: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annie-collings-270150158/

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Olivia Staples

Junior Programme Manager - Cyber Resilience, techUK

Olivia Staples joined techUK in May 2025 as a Junior Programme Manager in the Cyber Resilience team.

She supports the programs mission to promote cyber resilience by engaging key commercial and government stakeholders to shape the cyber resilience policy towards increased security and industry growth. Olivia assists in member engagement, event facilitation and communications support.

Before joining techUK, Olivia gained experience in research, advocacy, and strategic communications across several international organisations. At the Munich Security Conference, she supported stakeholder engagement and contributed to strategic communications. She also worked closely with local and national government stakeholders in Spain and Italy, where she was involved in policy monitoring and advocacy for both public and private sector clients.

Olivia holds an MSc in Political Science (Comparative Politics and Conflict Studies) from the London School of Economics (LSE) and a BA in Spanish and Latin American Studies from University College London (UCL).

Outside of tech, Olivia enjoys volunteering with local charities and learning Norwegian.

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Cyber trade opportunities for SMEs: cyber SME forum

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