techUK’s AI Vision to Value Conference marks one year since the publication of the UK’s AI Opportunities Action Plan and the Government’s bold ambition to “turn the UK into an AI superpower” and to seize the “£400 billion” prize.
Since the Action Plan’s launch, momentum has been building. We’ve seen the introduction of the Sovereign AI Research Resources, major investments announced in compute infrastructure, partnerships to upskill 7.5 million workers, progress on the National Data Library, the rollout of AI Growth Zones, and multiple initiatives designed to accelerate AI adoption nationwide. The mission is clear: to ensure the UK becomes an ‘AI maker, not an AI taker’.
Yet the next phase is critical. Turning the AI Action Plan from vision into value means accelerating real-world adoption that drives productivity, economic growth, social benefit, innovation, talent development, and trust in the technology.
Are we moving fast enough to match the scale of the opportunity? And how can government and industry work together to deliver a truly AI-enabled economy and society by 2030 - or sooner?
What you will get out of the event
- A clear understanding of the UK’s progress against the AI Opportunities Action Plan and what comes next.
- Actionable insights on how organisations can translate AI policy into real impact, competitiveness, and innovation.
- Exposure to practical AI solutions already driving transformation across sectors.
- Fresh perspectives from the country’s leading technologists, policymakers, and innovators.
- New connections across the AI ecosystem - including founders, investors, regulators, and industry leaders - to support your organisation’s AI journey.
- A deeper view of the capabilities, infrastructure, and talent needed to scale AI confidently and responsibly.
Who should attend
This event is designed for:
- Technology leaders, CIOs, CTOs, and innovation teams
- Policy professionals and public sector digital leaders
- Founders, scale-ups, and AI entrepreneurs
- Investors and ecosystem builders
- Data scientists, AI practitioners, and technical specialists
- Regulators and governance professionals
- Industry leaders across sectors exploring or scaling AI adoption
If you are involved in shaping, implementing, or accelerating AI within your organisation or sector, this conference will provide the insights and connections to take the next step.
What to expect on the agenda
Join techUK and the UK’s world-leading companies and AI community for inspiring keynote speeches, expert panels, and hands-on demos as we reflect on the last year of UK AI announcements and explore the next chapter for the AI Action Plan. What will it take to convert vision into value and ensure the Action Plan delivers real impact at pace?
You can expect:
- Keynotes from leading UK tech and policy voices on how to deliver the AI Opportunities Action Plan and maintain the UK’s competitive edge
- Expert panels on scaling compute, developing a world-class AI talent pipeline, unlocking data, embedding trust, and accelerating AI adoption
- Live demos from techUK members showcasing practical AI implementations already transforming industries
- Networking with founders, investors, technologists, regulators, and policymakers shaping the UK’s AI future
- Insight-rich discussions on AI adoption, data and infrastructure, skills and talent, meeting the AI champions, enabling Sovereign AI innovation, and building a world-leading homegrown AI ecosystem
The agenda can be found above and will evolve as we nearer the event date.
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AI has the potential to boost UK GDP by £550 billion by 2035, making adoption an urgent economic priority. techUK and our members are committed to working with the Government to turn the AI Opportunities Action Plan into reality. Together we can ensure the UK seizes the opportunities presented by AI technology and continues to be a world leader in AI development.
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Contact the team
Kir Nuthi
Kir Nuthi
Kir Nuthi is the Head of AI and Data at techUK.
She holds over seven years of Government Affairs and Tech Policy experience in the US and UK. Kir previously headed up the regulatory portfolio at a UK advocacy group for tech startups and held various public affairs in US tech policy. All involved policy research and campaigns on competition, artificial intelligence, access to data, and pro-innovation regulation.
Kir has an MSc in International Public Policy from University College London and a BA in both Political Science (International Relations) and Economics from the University of California San Diego.
Outside of techUK, you are likely to find her attempting studies at art galleries, attempting an elusive headstand at yoga, mending and binding books, or chasing her dog Maya around South London's many parks.
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- [email protected]
Usman Ikhlaq
Usman Ikhlaq
Usman joined techUK in January 2024 as Programme Manager for Artificial Intelligence.
He leads techUK’s AI Adoption programme, supporting members of all sizes and sectors in adopting AI at scale. His work involves identifying barriers to adoption, exploring solutions, and helping to unlock AI’s transformative potential, particularly its benefits for people, the economy, society, and the planet. He is also committed to advancing the UK’s AI sector and ensuring the UK remains a global leader in AI by working closely with techUK members, the UK Government, regulators, and devolved and local authorities.
Since joining techUK, Usman has delivered a regular drumbeat of activity to engage members and advance techUK's AI programme. This has included two campaign weeks, the creation of the AI Adoption Hub (now the AI Hub), the AI Leader's Event Series, the Putting AI into Action webinar series and the Industrial AI sprint campaign.
Before joining techUK, Usman worked as a policy, regulatory and government/public affairs professional in the advertising sector. He has also worked in sales, marketing, and FinTech.
Usman holds an MSc from the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), a GDL and LLB from BPP Law School, and a BA from Queen Mary University of London.
When he isn’t working, Usman enjoys spending time with his family and friends. He also has a keen interest in running, reading and travelling.
Sue Daley OBE
Sue Daley OBE
Sue leads techUK's Technology and Innovation work.
This includes work programmes on cloud, data protection, data analytics, AI, digital ethics, Digital Identity and Internet of Things as well as emerging and transformative technologies and innovation policy.
In 2025, Sue was honoured with an Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to the Technology Industry in the New Year Honours List.
She has been recognised as one of the most influential people in UK tech by Computer Weekly's UKtech50 Longlist and in 2021 was inducted into the Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame.
A key influencer in driving forward the data agenda in the UK, Sue was co-chair of the UK government's National Data Strategy Forum until July 2024. As well as being recognised in the UK's Big Data 100 and the Global Top 100 Data Visionaries for 2020 Sue has also been shortlisted for the Milton Keynes Women Leaders Awards and was a judge for the Loebner Prize in AI. In addition to being a regular industry speaker on issues including AI ethics, data protection and cyber security, Sue was recently a judge for the UK Tech 50 and is a regular judge of the annual UK Cloud Awards.
Prior to joining techUK in January 2015 Sue was responsible for Symantec's Government Relations in the UK and Ireland. She has spoken at events including the UK-China Internet Forum in Beijing, UN IGF and European RSA on issues ranging from data usage and privacy, cloud computing and online child safety. Before joining Symantec, Sue was senior policy advisor at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Sue has an BA degree on History and American Studies from Leeds University and a Masters Degree on International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Birmingham. Sue is a keen sportswoman and in 2016 achieved a lifelong ambition to swim the English Channel.
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