Hogan Lovells Cadwalader’s International Trade team, Technology team and techUK are pleased to organise this summit, bringing together senior voices from industry, government and the legal sector to explore the future of technology, and its evolving relationship with national security and trade laws. Across a series of expert-led discussions, this summit will consider the new UK Government’s priorities for the technology sector, the increasing relevance of national security considerations for technology businesses, and the growing impact of export controls, sanctions and geopolitical developments on global technology markets. The panel sessions will be followed by networking drinks.
14:00 - Registration
14:30 - Panel 1: Technology, Government and National Security in a New Political Era
This panel will discuss the new UK Government’s priorities for technology policy and national security, and what these may mean for businesses operating in and with the UK. The discussion will consider key policy developments, the role of technology in supporting national resilience and security, and the potential direction of government engagement with the technology sector.
15:15 - Panel 2: Digital sovereignty: a growing imperative for business and government
This session will explore the regulatory and policy landscape as the quest for digital sovereignty becomes a priority for governments and businesses amidst geopolitical volatility. Our panellists will share insights on the Commission’s latest tech sovereignty package and where the UK stands with its ambitions to develop sovereign capabilities. The discussion will cover the role of data localisation measures and the need to strike the right balance between pragmatism and control.
16:00 - Refreshment break
16:10 - Panel 3: Navigating Global Tensions: Export Controls, Sanctions and Strategic Competition
This panel will examine how export controls, sanctions and related national security measures are increasingly affecting the technology sector. It will consider the practical impact on technology businesses operating across global markets, including the particular complexities arising from differing policy positions on China and the need to navigate competing regulatory expectations.
16:55 - Fireside chat
17:30 - Networking drinks
Details of the speakers will be confirmed and shared nearer to the event.
