techUK is pleased to announce the first-ever trade and policy delegation to Ottawa, Canada from 27 to 30 October 2025, offering members a valuable opportunity to engage directly with the Canadian Government, explore commercial opportunities, and build relationships with Canadian companies and stakeholders.

Why attend?

This delegation is designed to support UK tech businesses in better understanding the Canadian policy landscape and identifying new business and collaboration opportunities in one of the UK’s closest and most like-minded international partners. The visit will:

  • Provide direct engagement with key Canadian government departments and policymakers to understand Canada’s tech policy environment.
  • Offer insight into commercial opportunities and public procurement channels in Canada.
  • Facilitate B2B networking with innovative Canadian tech companies and ecosystems.
  • Include a UK presence at the TECH7 Summit, taking place on Tuesday 28 October at the Château Laurier Hotel in Ottawa.

About TECH7

The 2025 TECH7 Summit presents a pivotal opportunity for leaders from across the G7 digital and tech sectors to engage directly with the Canadian G7 presidency. This year’s event will build on the momentum of the 2025 TECH7 Joint Declaration, which focused on advancing shared priorities across:

  • AI adoption
  • Quantum
  • Ethical frameworks and responsible innovation

As part of this high-profile engagement, techUK CEO Julian David will also be in attendance, representing UK industry interests and contributing to the Summit’s policy dialogue.

Delegates will have access to public-facing sessions, networking opportunities, and can benefit from the presence of key Canadian federal teams working to implement the G7 communiqué in collaboration with industry voices.

Key dates and logistics

  • Arrival in Ottawa: Monday 27 October 2025
  • Delegation programme: Tuesday 28 – Thursday 30 October 2025
  • Departure: Evening of Thursday 30 October onwards

Delegates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation.

techUK will organise the official agenda, provide briefings and materials, and coordinate on-the-ground logistics throughout the programme.

Who should attend?

This delegation is open to techUK member companies and is particularly suited for:

  • C-level executives (CEOs, Founders, Managing Directors)
  • Heads of policy, public affairs, or regulatory affairs
  • Companies with an existing presence in Canada or concrete plans to expand into the market

Costs

There is a £250 fee per delegate. This contribution helps cover the additional costs of running international delegations and supports techUK’s ability to deliver more overseas market access opportunities for members in future.

Registration deadline

Register by: 30 September 2025
Spaces are limited and will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.


If you have any questions, please reach out to [email protected]

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.

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

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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.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tess-newton-8ab444239/

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