The UK technology sector has long been a beacon of innovation and dynamism, driving economic growth and global influence. It has consistently grown faster than the wider economy, with the sector reaching a combined market valuation of $1.1 trillion in Q1 2024.
Yet, in an era marked by geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions, and a complex regulatory landscape, the sector's resilience and capacity for growth are being put to the test.
These changes pose unique challenges to the UK as a trade-dependent, mid-sized economy. However, the UK has substantial strengths. The UK’s thriving tech sector can be a powerful engine for growth and resilience, especially with the right policy decisions by the government. Since coming to power, the new government has taken some encouraging steps, including a renewed focus on industrial strategy and investments in key areas. It is now essential to follow these early moves with substantial action to ensure the tech sector is resilient to global challenges and well-equipped to continue to power UK growth.
During this conference, techUK will launch a major new report providing recommendations to the UK government on building policy coherence and longevity, enabling security and resilience, accelerating growth through trade and strengthening international development and cooperation.
This conference will convene leading industry executives, policymakers and academics to explore how the UK tech industry can navigate these challenges while capitalizing on emerging opportunities. Discussions will focus on fostering innovation, ensuring supply chain resilience, and strengthening global partnerships in an increasingly fragmented world.
Event information
Timings: 08:30 - 14:00 (Timings are subject to change as the agenda is finalised)
Ticket prices:
- techUK member ticket: free
- Public sector: free
- Non-member ticket: £150.00 + VAT
Please note: a refund will be given on cancellations received in writing 6 weeks prior to the event. Regrettably no refunds can be given after this date. Full terms and conditions can be viewed here.
For more information, please contact:
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu
Sabina Ciofu is Associate Director – International, running the International Policy and Trade Programme at techUK.
Based in Brussels, she leads our EU policy and engagement. She is also our lead on international trade policy, with a focus on digital trade chapter in FTAs, regulatory cooperation as well as broader engagement with the G7, G20, WTO and OECD.
As a transatlanticist at heart, Sabina is a GMF Marshall Memorial fellow and issue-lead on the EU-US Trade and Technology Council, within DigitalEurope.
Previously, she worked as Policy Advisor to a Member of the European Parliament for almost a decade, where she specialised in tech regulation, international trade and EU-US relations.
Sabina loves building communities and bringing people together. She is the founder of the Gentlewomen’s Club and co-organiser of the Young Professionals in Digital Policy. Previously, as a member of the World Economic Forum’s Global Shapers Community, she led several youth civic engagement and gender equality projects.
She sits on the Advisory Board of the University College London European Institute, Café Transatlantique, a network of women in transatlantic technology policy and The Nine, Brussels’ first members-only club designed for women.
Sabina holds an MA in War Studies from King’s College London and a BA in Classics from the University of Cambridge.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- +32 473 323 280
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
Daniel Clarke
Daniel Clarke
Dan joined techUK as a Policy Manager for International Policy and Trade in March 2023.
Before techUK, Dan worked for data and consulting company GlobalData as an analyst of tech and geopolitics. He has also worked in public affairs, political polling, and has written freelance for the New Statesman and Investment Monitor.
Dan has a degree in MSc International Public Policy from University College London, and a BA Geography degree from the University of Sussex.
Outside of work, Dan is a big fan of football, cooking, going to see live music, and reading about international affairs.
- Email:
- [email protected]
Margot Stumm
Margot Stumm
Margot joined techUK in September 2022 as the Head of Events and Sponsorship, running the event programme for our flagship events, such as the techUK Annual Dinner, Defence Ethics Summit, Building the Smarter State etc
Prior to this role, Margot managed events and external affairs for the Centre for Policy Studies, a political think tank in Westminster and also worked at the D Group, a London-based business membership organisation, where she was responsible for the events programme, account management and business strategy.
She holds a BA in Technical Translation in English, French and Spanish from Paris 7 - Denis Diderot and a MA in International Relations from the London Metropolitan University.
Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, going to concerts and snowboarding.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @margot_stumm,@margot_stumm
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/margot-stumm-82ba15128
Dora Pass
Dora Pass
Dora joined techUK in October 2019 as an Events Assistant, coordinating and delivering our flagship events.
Prior to joining the team, Dora worked as a Senior Events Coordinator at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors at Parliament Square managing conferences and high profile ministerial events.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2003
