| 14:45 | Arrival and registration |
| 15:00 |
‘From Policy to Practice: How HMG and Industry Are Embedding AI Security Across Critical Sectors’ Panel | Plexal x HM Government x Cisco moderated by techUK |
| 15:45 | LASR AI Security Supply Chain Programme | SME Pitches |
| 16:00 | Break |
| 16:10 |
DSIT Code of Practice Workshop | Plexal |
| 17:10 |
Closing Remarks | Cisco |
| 17:30 | Networking drinks |
Join the Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR) and techUK on Monday 23 February at techUK for the official launch and kick-off of the LASR AI Security Supply Chain Programme, delivered by Plexal and supported by Cisco and HM Government.
The event will explore the security risks in CNI posed by AI alongside the opportunities for innovation across government, industry, and academia. Through an insightful panel and an interactive workshop, engage with leading experts, connect with a growing community of interest, and be part of the conversation shaping the future of AI security. Topics including:
- Adversarial use of AI against CNI and the security implications of integrating AI into critical systems
- What critical gaps and challenges exist in AI supply chain security?
- What adoption challenges exist for AI security solutions?
Agenda
About the Laboratory for AI Security Research (LASR)
AI represents a transformative opportunity for society. The wide-reaching benefits and gains from AI will only be realised through adoption at scale; confidence and trust in the technology is required and is only gained once security and safety concerns have been addressed.
LASR focuses on cutting-edge research, strategic alignment with national objectives and a commitment to social value and inclusivity. Its mission is to mitigate risks to AI, drive national resilience in AI skills and position the UK as a global leader in AI security and governance.
A public-private partnership, LASR fosters collaboration, integrating the best minds from academia, industry and government to develop innovative solutions, commercialise research outputs and strengthen international partnerships.
Launched by UK Government in November 2024, LASR comprises world-leading experts from organisations including Plexal, Oxford University, The Alan Turing Institute, Queen’s University Belfast, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and intelligence agencies to boost UK cyber resilience and foster growth.
Speakers
Darren Lewis
Jill Broom
Jill Broom
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
Annie Collings
Annie Collings
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/
Olivia Staples
Olivia Staples
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.
- Email:
- [email protected]
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Meet the team
Jill Broom
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.
Annie Collings
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.
Olivia Staples
Olivia Staples joined techUK in May 2025 as a Junior Programme Manager in the Cyber Resilience team.
