Join techUK, Shoosmiths and UKTN to gain an insight into and discuss the opportunities for Leeds and West Yorkshire's tech sector with the West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin.
Find out more about what the Mayor and Combined Authority are doing to support the development of the local tech landscape, develop digital skills, invest in the sector, improve public services using digital tools and help creating a diverse, thriving tech scene for its citizens and businesses. This session will be of interest to tech companies, start-up's, policy makers, and investors.
In anticipation of the techUK Local Digital Index report launch in October, we will look at the challenges of strengths of the region in relation to the rest of the country and how Leeds and Yorkshire can grasp the opportunities of a growing digital tech economy.v
Doors open from 12:00 and the discussion will start at 12:30.
Tracy Brabin
Rob Scammell
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
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