techUK has launched its campaign to supercharge the UK as a global leader in tech and innovation.
The UK needs to ensure we understand the ingredients that will help us to innovate. We need to ensure the UK has investment into emerging technologies that have the potential to drive growth, a strong foundation of digital infrastructure, skills and investment to accelerate the appetite for innovation - and every region of the UK must play it's part.
Join our speakers and panelists for this aftenoon of discussion, debate and insight to find out:
- The digital plan for the Midlands
- What this means for your business
- How companies are producing cutting edge research and innovation
- The opportunities to work with partners in the Midlands
- How the digital plan will effect the tech ecosystem in the Midlands and UK
- The impact on skills, jobs, investment and research
- And how you and your business can get involved
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13:00 |
Opening and Welcome with Yiannis Maos (CEO of Birmingham Tech), Sally Scott (CMO at Advanced) and Sue Daley (Director of Tech and Innovation, techUK) |
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13:15 |
techUK’s Digital Dialogue with… West Midlands Tech Commissioner Martin Ward Join techUK's Sue Daley for this fireside chat with Martin Ward to discuss his new role as West Midlands Tech Commissioner, what this new position means for the private and public sector in the region, how he sees the current tech landscape, where the Midlands can grow and why the region is key to the UK being a science and tech superpower. |
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14:15 |
Break |
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14:40 |
Panel discussion - ‘How can the Midlands help make the UK a science and tech superpower?’ Sue Daley, Director of Innovation, techUK (chair) Mike Lewis, Digital Lead, West Midlands Growth Company Sally Scott, CMO, Advanced Alex Harvey, Creative Director and Co-founder of RiVR (Reality in Virtual Reality Limited) Ant Morse, Head of Innovation, Virgin Media O2 Business Our panel of leaders from across the tech sector will explore the opportunity the Midlands has to be a part of the UK's ambition to be a science and tech superpower. From telecommunications and gaming to autonomous vehicles and the metaverse, from tackling climate change using technology to creating the workforce of the future delivering new jobs, improved productivity and growth. The Midlands has a significant voice and role in how a UK science and tech superpower will look, feel and operate. |
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15:30 |
Closing Speaker - Meredith McMurray, Principal Project Manager, at the National Physical Laboratory on the UK Telecommunications Lab |
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15:55 |
Close – drinks and networking |
Sue Daley
Alex Harvey
Mike Lewis
Yiannis Maos
Meredith McMurray
Ant Morse
Sally Scott
Martin Ward
Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson
Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.
Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.
He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.
If you’d like to find out more about our work in the nations and regions please get in touch with Matt:
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- techuk.org,,techuk.org,
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @IleanaLupsa
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lupsa
techUK – Building Stronger Local Economies
techUK champions the tech sector throughout the UK. We work with local authorities, devolved government, and local and national policy makers to advocate for the tech sector in strengthening economic growth and resilience. We provide opportunities for our members and local stakeholders to meet, build relationships, and collaborate to drive forward local projects. For more information or to get in touch, please visit our Nations and Regions Hub and click ‘contact us’.
