techUK is delighted to be working with the British Embassy in Paris and Business France to take our first-ever delegation to VIVATECH in Paris on 11-14 June 2025. VIVATECH is France's largest tech conference, with over 5000 tech companies and investors attending each year. 

In addition to access to VIVATECH, techUK will be organising a series of engagements for members on the sidelines of the event to provide members with opportunities to network, connect to the French business community and investment agencies and understand the French ecosystem and opportunities. 

techUK members are invited to participate in the delegation and we are looking for members who meet the following criteria:

  • you agree to participate at CEO/C-Suite level
  • you have a business presence and/or expansion plans into France
  • you accept that you will be responsible for booking your travel and accommodation, while techUK will organize the agenda, provide content and logistics support.

Should you be interested in this opportunity, we are happy to offer significantly discounted tickets (note that only one ticket per techUK member will be available). The tickets and participation fees for the delegation are £250. We only have limited available tickets, which will be allocated on a first come first served basis. The deadline for booking your ticket is COB on 20 May 2025.

Any questions please let me know at [email protected].

Looking forward to seeing many of you in Paris!



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Ed Bevan

Ed Bevan

Head of SME Engagement, techUK

Ed is Head of SME Engagement and is responsible for shaping techUK’s proposition to our SMEs across the country, ensuring our policy work, market access activity and services benefit the SME community.

Prior to working at techUK, Ed worked in the at the Department for International Trade, engaging with a variety of businesses, particularly SMEs, to understand the benefits of Free Trade Agreements and act as case studies in press and social media. Ed has also worked in policy and public affairs within the voluntary sector, namely the Alzheimer’s Society and the Men’s Health Forum.

Ed holds a MA in International Relations from Leiden University, and in his spare time enjoys spending time with his son, travelling, and visiting historical sites.

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Sabina Ciofu

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.

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+32 473 323 280
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