Trusted Research and Secure Innovation Summit, early access registration
The UK’s future depends on research that is both open and secure. The Trusted Research and Secure Innovation Summit, hosted by techUK in partnership with Jisc and the University of Strathclyde, brings together academia, government and industry to protect innovation, safeguard intellectual property and strengthen collaboration in a more challenging global context.
The summit will focus on real world practice, emerging risks and how the UK can support open, trusted and secure innovation across its research system.
Why now?
Trusted Research has moved up the national agenda at a time when universities are under financial strain, global competition is intensifying, and hostile activity against UK research is becoming more sophisticated. Sensitive fields such as AI, semiconductors, quantum and telecoms are attracting greater interest from state and commercial actors. At the same time, institutions are being asked to manage risk proportionately within a crowded policy environment. This summit provides a timely forum for government, the sector and technology providers to align understanding and consider practical steps that support secure and confident research collaboration.
Who should attend and why?
This summit offers a structured look at the issues facing UK research. It will consider the financial pressure on universities, the rise in hostile activity, and the increasing attention on sensitive research areas. The event will help delegates understand what Trusted Research means in practice and how culture, technology and proportionate controls can support both security and openness.
The summit is for university leaders, research managers, cyber and digital specialists, principal investigators, funders, government bodies and technology suppliers whose products or services support research infrastructure and security.
What to expect on the day
The morning plenary sets out the national landscape, including current threats and the coordinated work of NCSC, NPSA, DSIT and UKRI. In the afternoon delegates can choose between two tracks. One focuses on culture, practice and integration. The other is a secure technology showcase covering AI, semiconductors, digital identity and telecoms. A private area will also be available for direct engagement with policy leads.
Event details:
Location: London
Timing: All day conference
We are working in partnership with Jisc to deliver the Trusted Research and Secure Innovation Summit.
Jisc are a not-for-profit membership organisation delivering vital digital infrastructure and shared services that inform, protect and promote UK education and research. For over 30 years, Jisc has pioneered digital solutions. Our world-class Janet Network, the UK’s national research and education infrastructure, provides secure, high-speed connectivity, along with cyber security and identity services, to 18 million users in universities, colleges, schools and research bodies throughout the UK.
For more information, please contact:
Austin Earl
Austin Earl
Austin leads techUK’s Education and EdTech programme, shaping strategies that support the digital transformation of schools, colleges, and universities. His work focuses on strengthening the UK’s education technology ecosystem, enhancing core technology foundations, and advancing the adoption of emerging technologies to improve educational outcomes.
Austin also chairs the EdTech Advisory Panel for AI in Education, contributing to national discussions on the future of EdTech, AI, and the UK's Education system.
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Austin Earl
Austin Earl
Austin leads techUK’s Education and EdTech programme, shaping strategies that support the digital transformation of schools, colleges, and universities. His work focuses on strengthening the UK’s education technology ecosystem, enhancing core technology foundations, and advancing the adoption of emerging technologies to improve educational outcomes.
Austin also chairs the EdTech Advisory Panel for AI in Education, contributing to national discussions on the future of EdTech, AI, and the UK's Education system.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2000
