techUK is delighted to be hosting this briefing with Andy Haldane, Chair of the Levelling Up Advisory Council and Chief Executive of the Royal Society for Arts.
Levelling Up has been a flagship policy of the Government with the White Paper setting out that this is a “moral, social and economic programme for the whole of government” to “spread opportunity more equally across the UK.” The Government has also put £4.8billion toward this through specific Levelling Up funding pots, as well as further funding in the Community Ownership, Community Renewal and Shared Prosperity funds.
Andy Haldane was Chief Economist at the Bank of England until June 2021 when he became CEO of the Royal Society for Arts. In June 2022 he was appointed Chair of the Government’s Levelling Up Advisory Council. In this capacity Andy provides insight, challenge and advice to the Government on Levelling Up.
What does Levelling Up mean for business - particularly the tech sector? And why should it matter? How can business get involved and input to the Levelling Up discussion and activity? What progress is being made? And can this continue while energy bills and the cost of living is on the rise? And if so where next for Levelling Up?
Julian David
Andrew G Haldane
Local Digital Conference 2022, 24 October
Join techUK for our Local Digital Conference on 24 October looking at the tech sector’s role in strengthening our local economies.
From Levelling Up, improving productivity, fostering innovation, and building partnerships across the public, private and third sectors, tech is instrumental in helping people, communities and businesses across our nations and regions to thrive.
At this free half-day virtual conference our guests will discuss how some of the components that make up 'digital capital' in our nations and regions can be enhanced.
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'.
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:
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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.
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- [email protected]
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- @IleanaLupsa
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- www.techUK.org
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- www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lupsa
