5pm – 6pm10 June 2025
techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD
* Please note, tickets for this event are currently sold out *
Following techUK's London Tech Week Meet the Scalers Forum on Tuesday 10 June, join us for a Nations and Regions networking drinks sponsored by UK Tech Cluster Group from 17:00 - 18:00.
This networking session will present the opportunity to connect with peers, scale-up leaders, and ecosystem experts, as we round-up the forum by highlighting the importance of tech SME's contributions to facilitating economic growth and innovation across UK Nations and Regions.
Are you a tech business looking to scale? Then this networking event is ideal for you. Whether you’re fundraising, expanding internationally, or navigating your next stage of growth – this is a chance to learn from others, ask questions, and network with people who’ve been there.
London Tech Week, 9-13 June
For the past two years, techUK has spoken on the agenda and exhibited at London Tech Week. The event is a great place to make a connection with potential customers, partners, or stakeholders in the global tech ecosystem.
With 30,000 visitors, 500 speakers, 120 hours of content, and over 90 countries represented, this is where the global tech ecosystem intersects with the investment, innovation and talent which calls London home.
For more details on our London Tech Week activity please click the link below. On this page you will find a 10% discount code for techUK members, information on our eight stand sponsors, and details of when and where techUK colleagues will be speaking on the agenda.
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 across the nations and regions. Visit the programme page here
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Meet the Investors is a series of events helping UK tech SMEs navigate scale-up finance. Each event connects SMEs with investors and experts to share insights, funding tips, and networking opportunities.
Our members develop strong networks, build meaningful partnerships and grow their businesses as we all work together to create a thriving environment where industry, government and stakeholders come together to realise the positive outcomes tech can deliver.
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:
Programme Manager, Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, techUK
Ileana Lupsa
Programme Manager, Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, techUK
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.
Programme Manager, SME Engagement and Nations & Regions, techUK
Stephanie Barr
Programme Manager, SME Engagement and Nations & Regions, techUK
Stephanie is the Programme Manager for SME Engagement and Nations & Regions at techUK.
Working across the two programmes, Stephanie develops activities to support the growth and development of tech SMEs and engages with members and stakeholders more broadly to help strengthen regional tech economies.
Prior to joining techUK, Stephanie worked for a political events company and as a Senior Caseworker for an MP. She holds an MA (HONS) in Politics from the University of Glasgow.
Outside of work, Stephanie enjoys travelling, climbing and playing squash.
Programme Team Assistant for Public Sector Markets, techUK
Francesca 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.