About the Launch
In March 2021 techUK developed the concept of Local Digital Capital, a way of describing the building blocks that make up a strong technology ecosystem. High levels of local digital capital allow for the development of strong clusters that deliver growth and better digital services to communities across the UK.
Through seven local digital dialogues across the UK, with over 260 local businesses, local and devolved government officials, tech sector representatives, start-up’s and others the concept of local digital capital was honed. This culminated in a number of recommendations that together would improve local digital ecosystems and the levelling-up of our nations and regions.
One recommendation identified that the need to “create a framework to understand and measure the depth of local digital capital in each region/area”. techUK, working with Henham Strategy, have taken this forward and are ready to launch the Local Digital Capital Index.
The index will be launched in Birmingham by West Midlands Mayor, Andy Street, and techUK’s CEO, Julian David, and launch the first iteration of the index, explaining why it matters, how it can be used and working with the sector developing the index as a tool to help policy making, guide decisions and develop collaboration in strengthening our digital technology landscape, followed by refreshments and drinks for further engagement and networking.
Please let us know if you have any allergies or dietry requirements prior to attending the event.
If you are interested, but unable to join in person, please get in touch with the below team for details:
Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson
Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.
Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.
He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.
If you’d like to find out more about our work in the nations and regions please get in touch with Matt:
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- techuk.org,,techuk.org,
"I am very sure that the digital is right at the heart of how we in the West Midlands are going to bounce back. I think of the industries that are going to be strong, whether it be life sciences, whether it be creative, everything is dependent upon digital. So it is both the structural enabler and of course the applied solution to the problems and opportunities of the future."