Europe faces a new world. Geopolitical turbulence, contested supply chains, and renewed pressure on European security have reinforced the importance of close UK–EU cooperation on technology and innovation. As both sides navigate a rapidly evolving global landscape, continued dialogue between policymakers and industry will be essential to address shared challenges and identify practical opportunities for collaboration.
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Join us in Brussels for the launch of techUK's new report, Towards a UK–EU Partnership for a New Age, bringing together representatives from the EU institutions, EU Member State Permanent Representations, the UK Government, and industry to discuss the report's findings and explore priorities for UK–EU cooperation ahead of the upcoming UK–EU Summit.
Why attend?
- Be among the first to hear the key findings and recommendations from techUK's latest UK–EU report.
- Hear perspectives from UK and EU policymakers ahead of the UK–EU Summit.
- Gain an industry perspective on the evolving UK–EU technology policy landscape.
- Join a discussion on topics including regulatory interoperability, digital standards, cybersecurity, and defence cooperation.
- Connect with representatives from the EU institutions, Member State Permanent Representations, the European Parliament, the UK Government, and leading technology companies.
Agenda in brief:
- 9:00am - Arrival and welcome coffee
- Registration and coffee at the UK Ambassador's Residence, with time to meet other attendees before the programme begins.
- 9.30am - Welcome and opening remarks
- An opening scene-setter on why the UK-EU technology and trade relationship matters now, ahead of the upcoming UK-EU Summit.
- 9.45am - Opening keynotes
- Senior figures from the EU institutions and UK Government set out the state of the relationship and the priorities for the year ahead
- 10.15am - Report launch: Towards a UK–EU Partnership for a New Age
- A presentation of the report's central findings on the scale of UK-EU digital and security interdependence, worth over $350 billion in bilateral digitally deliverable services trade, and the costs that divergence is already imposing on business.
- 10.35am - Panel one: Tech and digital policy - from friction to interoperability
- Industry and policymakers discuss regulatory interoperability and where practical convergence between the two frameworks is realistic rather than aspirational.
- 11.55am - Panel two: Trade and the wider economic and security partnership
- The discussion turns to market access, supply chain resilience, cybersecurity and defence industrial cooperation.
- 12.55pm - Closing keynote
- A final reflection on what a more ambitious partnership between the UK and the EU could deliver for European competitiveness, sovereignty and security.
- 1.15pm - Closing remarks
- A summary of the themes of the day and the practical asks for policymakers on both sides of the Channel.
- 1.30pm - Lunch reception
- An informal lunch to continue the conversation with speakers, EU officials and industry representatives.
Speakers:
- Sofía Trénor Michelena, VP of EU Affairs, Nscale
- Pascal Kerneis, Managing Director, European Services Forum, ESF
- Darren Ennis, Group Director of EU Affairs, Vodafone
- Julian David OBE, CEO, techUK
- Antony Walker, Deputy CEO, techUK
- Sabina Ciofu, International Policy and Strategy Lead, techUK
- Theo Maiziere, Policy Manager - EU, techUK
Registration
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Theophile Maiziere
Theophile Maiziere
Theo joined techUK in 2024 as EU Policy Manager. Based in Brussels, he works on our EU policy and engagement.
Theo is an experienced policy adviser who has helped connect EU and non-EU decision makers.
Prior to techUK, Theo worked at the EU delegation to Australia, the Israeli trade mission to the EU, and the City of London Corporation’s Brussels office. In his role, Theo ensures that techUK members are well-informed about EU policy, its origins, and its implications, while also facilitating valuable input to Brussels-based decision-makers.
Theo holds and LLM in International and European law, and an MA in European Studies, both from the University of Amsterdam.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/théophile-maiziere-a32772111
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu is International Policy and Strategy Lead at techUK, where she heads the International Policy and Trade Programme. Based in Brussels, she shapes global tech policy, digital trade, and regulatory cooperation across the EU, US, Canada, Asia-Pacific, and the Gulf region. She drives strategy, advocacy, and market opportunities for UK tech companies worldwide, ensuring their voice is heard in international policy debates.
With nearly a decade of previous experience as a Policy Advisor in the European Parliament, Sabina brings deep expertise in tech regulation, trade policy, and EU–US relations. Her work focuses on navigating and influencing the global digital economy to deliver real impact for members.
A passionate community-builder, Sabina co-founded Young Professionals in Digital Policy (800+ members) and now runs Old Professionals in Digital Policy (more experience, better wine, earlier nights). She is also the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club, a network of 500+ women supporting each other with kindness.
She holds advisory roles with the UCL European Institute, Café Transatlantique (a network of women in transatlantic tech policy), and The Nine, Brussels’ first members-only club for women.
Recognised by ComputerWeekly as one of the most influential women in UK tech, Sabina is also a sought-after public speaker on tech, trade and diversity.
Sabina holds an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.
She is a frequent traveler and a marathon runner.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +32 473 323 280
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
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Meet the team
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu is International Policy and Strategy Lead at techUK, where she heads the International Policy and Trade Programme. Based in Brussels, she shapes global tech policy, digital trade, and regulatory cooperation across the EU, US, Canada, Asia-Pacific, and the Gulf region. She drives strategy, advocacy, and market opportunities for UK tech companies worldwide, ensuring their voice is heard in international policy debates.
With nearly a decade of previous experience as a Policy Advisor in the European Parliament, Sabina brings deep expertise in tech regulation, trade policy, and EU–US relations. Her work focuses on navigating and influencing the global digital economy to deliver real impact for members.
A passionate community-builder, Sabina co-founded Young Professionals in Digital Policy (800+ members) and now runs Old Professionals in Digital Policy (more experience, better wine, earlier nights). She is also the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club, a network of 500+ women supporting each other with kindness.
She holds advisory roles with the UCL European Institute, Café Transatlantique (a network of women in transatlantic tech policy), and The Nine, Brussels’ first members-only club for women.
Recognised by ComputerWeekly as one of the most influential women in UK tech, Sabina is also a sought-after public speaker on tech, trade and diversity.
Sabina holds an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.
She is a frequent traveler and a marathon runner.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +32 473 323 280
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
Theophile Maiziere
Theophile Maiziere
Theo joined techUK in 2024 as EU Policy Manager. Based in Brussels, he works on our EU policy and engagement.
Theo is an experienced policy adviser who has helped connect EU and non-EU decision makers.
Prior to techUK, Theo worked at the EU delegation to Australia, the Israeli trade mission to the EU, and the City of London Corporation’s Brussels office. In his role, Theo ensures that techUK members are well-informed about EU policy, its origins, and its implications, while also facilitating valuable input to Brussels-based decision-makers.
Theo holds and LLM in International and European law, and an MA in European Studies, both from the University of Amsterdam.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/théophile-maiziere-a32772111
Archie Breare
Archie Breare
Archie Breare joined techUK in September 2022 as the Telecoms Programme intern, and moved into the Policy and Public Affairs team in February 2023.
Before starting at techUK, Archie was a student at the University of Cambridge, completing an undergraduate degree in History and a master's degree in Modern British History.
In his spare time, he likes to read, discuss current affairs, and to try and persuade himself to cycle more.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- linkedin.com/in/archie-breare-512346230
