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Join techUK’s tech & innovation programme, as part of the Metaverse: The internet transformed campaign, as we explore what the next evolution of the internet will mean for our society and economy, and the role that the UK tech sector will play in building this.

Web 3.0 and the metaverse are terms often used together, though web 3.0 often refers to the principles that will guide the evolution of the internet and the emerging technologies that will underpin it; whereas the metaverse – a group of virtual worlds in which we experience web 3.0-  is one of the potential end results of this evolution.

Web 3.0 is decentralized, meaning that and individual can own their online identity, become an active stakeholder in the internet, and be free to move their data outside of the confines of a single platform. However, this evolution - and the opportunities from both an individual and business perspective that it may bring - reveals critical questions that need to be addressed by both the creators and end users as we seek to develop a fairer internet.

As such, techUK will bring together a panel of experts from across the UK tech sector to discuss the role that they will play in building web 3.0. In doing so, this session will seek to define what web 3.0 means after the emergence of the metaverse, how to leverage the technologies that will underpin the move to web 3.0, and address the new challenges web 3.0 may bring in terms of data sharing, privacy and developing new economies.

This is an opportunity to develop your understanding of these terms, and begin to navigate how different parts of the tech sector will play a role in bridging web 2.0 and 3.0 together

Speakers include:

  • Julie Dawson, Chief Policy & Regulatory Officer, Yoti
  • David Ripert, CEO and Co-Founder, Poplar Studio and Chapter President UK, VR/AR Association
  • Chrissy Hill, General Counsel, Parity Technologies
  • Pavle Avramovic, Manager, Emerging Tech & Research, Financial Conduct Authority and DRCF
  • Laura Foster, Head of Tech & Innovation, techUK

In the meantime, why not check out techUK's miniseries on the technologies underpinning the metaverse?

Digestible webinars for on-the-go or listening at home: this series will help give the wider tech sector insight as to why – and how – the metaverse ecosystem has developed in the UK, and what this may mean for this businesses in years to come.

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Laura Foster

Laura Foster

Associate Director - Technology and Innovation, techUK

Laura is techUK’s Associate Director for Technology and Innovation.

Laura advocates for better emerging technology policy in the UK, including quantum, future of compute technologies, semiconductors, digital ID and more. Working alongside techUK members and UK Government she champions long-term, cohesive, and sustainable investment that will ensure the UK can commercialise future science and technology research. Laura leads a high-performing team at techUK, as well as publishing several reports on these topics herself, and being a regular speaker at events.

Before joining techUK, Laura worked internationally as a conference researcher and producer exploring adoption of emerging technologies. This included being part of the team at London Tech Week.

Laura has a degree in History (BA Hons) from Durham University and is a Cambridge Policy Fellow. Outside of work she loves reading, writing and supporting rugby team St. Helens, where she is from.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
www.linkedin.com/in/lauraalicefoster

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Rory Daniels

Rory Daniels

Head of Emerging Technology and Innovation, techUK

Rory joined techUK in June 2023 after three years in the Civil Service on its Fast Stream leadership development programme.

During this time, Rory worked on the Government's response to Covid-19 (NHS Test & Trace), school funding strategy (Department for Education) and international climate and nature policy (Cabinet Office). He also tackled the social care crisis whilst on secondment to techUK's Health and Social Care programme in 2022.

Before this, Rory worked in the House of Commons and House of Lords alongside completing degrees in Political Economy and Global Politics.

Today, Rory leads techUK's Emerging Technology and Innovation activity, working with many of the UK's most innovative tech companies to convene key stakeholders, work through key challenges and opportunities for industry, showcase best practice, and shape Government's thinking around future technologies, sectors and industries.

Focus areas include Robotics, Immersive, Web3, Metaverse, Photonics, Space, Gaming, Creative, Innovation policy, university spin-outs, and Futures & Horizon Scanning.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorydaniels28/

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Ella Shuter

Ella Shuter

Junior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies, techUK

Ella joined techUK in July 2025 as Junior Programme Manager for Emerging Technologies.

In her role, Ella supports the design and delivery of four to six-month sprint campaigns. These identify emerging technologies of interest to members and Government, share industry best practice, champion relevant sectors and industries across the UK, and work through key challenges and opportunities to drive the development, application and commercialisation of these technologies.

Before joining techUK, Ella completed an internship at Digital Catapult, supporting across public affairs, policy and the organisation's programmes. She also has experience working in an MP's Parliamentary and Constituency Office.

Ella holds a BSc in Politics and International Relations from the University of Bristol.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ella-shuter-264158244/

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Elis Thomas

Elis Thomas

Programme Manager, Tech and Innovation, techUK

Elis joined techUK in December 2023 as a Programme Manager for Tech and Innovation, focusing on Semiconductors and Digital ID.

He previously worked at an advocacy group for tech startups, with a regional focus on Wales. This involved policy research on innovation, skills and access to finance.

Elis has a Degree in History, and a Masters in Politics and International Relations from the University of Winchester, with a focus on the digitalisation and gamification of armed conflicts.

Email:
[email protected]
Website:
www.techuk.org/
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/elis-thomas-49a1aa1a1/

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