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Tech Opportunities in Northern and Western Europe

Name: Tech Opportunities in Northern and Western Europe
Start: 2023-11-07T14:00:00
End: 2023-11-07T15:30:00
Location: techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD

2pm – 3.30pm 7 November 2023 London techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD

The session will focus on showcasing opportunities in Scandinavia, Finland, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Estonia, and Belgium. The session will feature a short discussion on the state of trade in technology between the UK and Western and Northern Europe, and then will feature representatives from these countries pitching their market to UK tech firms to export to.

Sign-up on our website, not on the website for International Trade Week.

Agenda:

14.00 - 14.10 - Welcome Speeches

14:10 - 14:40 - Fireside chat on the opportunities for UK tech firms in European markets

Chair: Sabina Ciofu, Associate Director, International, techUK
- Sally Jones, Partner, Trade Policy & Strategy, Ernst & Young

14:40 - 15:30 - Market Pitches

Confirmed speakers:

Robert Scheid, Director, Germany Trade & Invest (UK&I)
Maarja Pehk, Head of Investor Relations and FDI in the UK, Estonian Investment Agency
Yannis Willi, Head of Invest & Deputy Head, Swiss Business Hub UK + Ireland
Frederike Thöne, Senior Trade Advisor, British Embassy in the Netherlands
Dario Iulianella, Senior Trade Advisor in Technology, Department for Business and Trade Sweden
Dirk Verlee, Trade and Investment Counsellor, Embassy of Belgium to the UK
Perry Le Dain, Senior Adviser, Business Finland
Hilde Hukkelberg, Director, Innovation Norway, UK&I
Denmark TBC

Sabina Ciofu

International Policy and Strategy Lead, techUK

Sabina Ciofu is International Policy and Strategy Lead at techUK, where she heads the International Policy and Trade Programme. Based in Brussels, she shapes global tech policy, digital trade, and regulatory cooperation across the EU, US, Canada, Asia-Pacific, and the Gulf region. She drives strategy, advocacy, and market opportunities for UK tech companies worldwide, ensuring their voice is heard in international policy debates.

With nearly a decade of previous experience as a Policy Advisor in the European Parliament, Sabina brings deep expertise in tech regulation, trade policy, and EU–US relations. Her work focuses on navigating and influencing the global digital economy to deliver real impact for members.

A passionate community-builder, Sabina co-founded Young Professionals in Digital Policy (800+ members) and now runs Old Professionals in Digital Policy (more experience, better wine, earlier nights). She is also the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club, a network of 500+ women supporting each other with kindness.

She holds advisory roles with the UCL European Institute, Café Transatlantique (a network of women in transatlantic tech policy), and The Nine, Brussels’ first members-only club for women.

Recognised by ComputerWeekly as one of the most influential women in UK tech, Sabina is also a sought-after public speaker on tech, trade and diversity.

Sabina holds an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.

She is a frequent traveler and a marathon runner.

Email:: [email protected]
Phone:: +32 473 323 280
Website:: www.techuk.org

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Daniel Clarke

Senior Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade, techUK

Dan joined techUK as a Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade in March 2023.

Before techUK, Dan worked for data and consulting company GlobalData as an analyst of tech and geopolitics. He has also worked in public affairs, political polling, and has written freelance for the New Statesman and Investment Monitor.

Dan has a degree in MSc International Public Policy from University College London, and a BA Geography degree from the University of Sussex.

Outside of work, Dan is a big fan of football, cooking, going to see live music, and reading about international affairs.

Email:: [email protected]

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Theophile Maiziere

Policy Manager - EU, techUK

Theo joined techUK in 2024 as EU Policy Manager. Based in Brussels, he works on our EU policy and engagement.

Theo is an experienced policy adviser who has helped connect EU and non-EU decision makers.

Prior to techUK, Theo worked at the EU delegation to Australia, the Israeli trade mission to the EU, and the City of London Corporation’s Brussels office. In his role, Theo ensures that techUK members are well-informed about EU policy, its origins, and its implications, while also facilitating valuable input to Brussels-based decision-makers.

Theo holds and LLM in International and European law, and an MA in European Studies, both from the University of Amsterdam.

Email:: [email protected]
Website:: www.techuk.org
LinkedIn:: linkedin.com/in/théophile-maiziere-a32772111

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Archie Breare

Policy Manager - Trade, techUK

Archie Breare joined techUK in September 2022 as the Telecoms Programme intern, and moved into the Policy and Public Affairs team in February 2023.

Before starting at techUK, Archie was a student at the University of Cambridge, completing an undergraduate degree in History and a master's degree in Modern British History.

In his spare time, he likes to read, discuss current affairs, and to try and persuade himself to cycle more.

Email:: [email protected]
LinkedIn:: linkedin.com/in/archie-breare-512346230

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Tess Newton

Team Assistant, Policy and Public Affairs, techUK

Tess joined techUK as an Policy and Public Affairs Team Assistant in November of 2024. In this role, she supports areas such as administration, member communications and media content.

Before joining the Team, she gained experience working as an Intern in both campaign support for MPs and Councilors during the 2024 Local and General Election, and working for the Casimir Pulaski Foundation on defence and international secuirty. She has worked for multiple charities, on issues such as the climate crisis, educational inequality and Violence Against Women and Girls (VAWG). In 2023, Tess obtained her Bachelors of Arts in Politics and International Relations from the University of Nottingham.