Hybrid Free

Fire Innovation Forum

Name: Fire Innovation Forum
Start: 2024-08-14T10:00:00
End: 2024-08-14T12:00:00
Location: techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD

10am – 12pm 14 August 2024 techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD

Under techUK’s recently published MoU with the National Fire Chiefs’ Council (NFCC) techUK has established a forum where techUK members and DDaT representatives across fire services will convene regularly.

The first forum meeting held in May 2024, served as an opportunity to discuss the objectives and expectations of the forum, considering what the sector can develop and become a better customer with the support of tech industry.

Join our second meeting of this forum. This session will have a particular focus on cybersecurity and its implications within the fire services. You will hear from DDaT leaders from NFCC on the day with an opportunity to have your say on what you think good will look like.

Our confirmed speakers are :

Steve Beakhurst - Head of Data, Digital and Technology (DDaT)
Gillian Fyfe - Strategic Digital, Technology & Cyber Lead
Marcus Boyce, Derbyshire FRS

This meeting will take place in a hybrid format allowing members to attend both in person and dial in. If you would like to attend in person, please register ASAP as spaces are limited.  

To review our MoU and what we will be delivering alongside NFCC, click here.  

More information including an agenda to follow. 

Dave Evans

Head of Programme - Justice and Emergency Services and Economic Crime Lead, techUK

Dave is a former senior police officer with the City of London Police, bringing extensive experience as a Detective and senior leader across frontline operations and multi-agency partnerships at regional and national levels.

He has led and supported responses to major national incidents, including mass casualty events, counter-terrorism operations and large-scale public disorder, working closely with partners across the criminal justice sector.

Alongside his public service, Dave has also held leadership roles in the private sector, managing projects focused on intellectual property and licensing. His combined experience across both sectors gives him a deep understanding of how collaboration between service providers and end users can strengthen resilience and trust.

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Cinzia Miatto

Programme Manager - Justice & Emergency Services, techUK

Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.

The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.

Prior to joining techUK, Cinzia worked in the third and public sectors, managing projects related to international trade and social inclusion.

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Fran Richiusa

Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK

Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK’s Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.

Prior to joining techUK in May 2025, Fran built a meaningful career in the charitable and local government sectors. She worked extensively with both victims and perpetrators of crime, and notably led the coordination of Domestic Homicide Reviews across Surrey—an initiative aimed at identifying lessons and preventing future incidents of domestic abuse.

Outside of work, Fran is an avid traveller and a proud cat mum who enjoys unwinding with her feline companions.