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𝗔 𝗺𝗮𝗷𝗼𝗿 𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗰𝗿𝗼𝘀𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱𝘀𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗲. techUK is hosting a market engagement session with the Home Office to help suppliers understand the commercial pipeline for 2026 and the capabilities needed to support future transformation. This briefing will provide clarity on upcoming contract opportunities and the skills, technologies and delivery models the department is prioritising. Attendees will gain insight into:   • The Home Office’s forward commercial strategy and key procurement timelines   • The capabilities and solutions the department is seeking from industry   • How suppliers can prepare for potential competitions in 2026 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗴𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘃𝗲𝗱: https://orlo.uk/Pkb7P #ForWhatComesNext #techUK #PublicSafety #DigitalGovernment #Procurement Heather Cover-Kus | Ellie Huckle | Charles Bauman | Fran Richiusa ----------------------------- 🚀 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 techUK support public sector digital transformation by uniting the public sector and tech industry. Through early market engagement, efficient procurement, and innovative technology adoption, we help to modernise legacy IT, and enable efficient, secure, and personalised services. For more information, visit our 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗛𝘂𝗯: https://orlo.uk/SKrro #transformingpublicservices

As innovation accelerates across every part of society, keeping people at the centre of digital progress remains essential. On 3 December in London, the Digital Ethics Summit 2025 will bring together experts from government, research and business to explore how ethical approaches to technology can be strengthened and scaled. 🔗 Secure your place: https://orlo.uk/JyJbI 🎙 We’re excited to introduce our next group of speakers: ∙ Jonathan Kewley, Partner and Co-Chair of the Global Tech Group, Clifford Chance ∙ Jenni Tennison, Executive Director, Connected by Data ∙ Leane Allen, Head of AI, KPMG ∙ Gopal Ramchurn, President, RAI UK ∙ Theresa Yurkewich Hoffman, Head of Responsible AI, Kainos ∙ Tanya Goodin, Founder, EthicAI William Malcolm, Executive Director, Regulatory Risk and Innovation, ICO We’ll take the opportunity to reflect on a pivotal year for emerging tech and digital governance and look ahead at how we turn shared principles into practical, collaborative action in 2026. 👏 Thanks to our sponsors: Silver: Clifford Chance Speaking: Advai | KPMG | Kainos | Synoptix Thanks to our partners: The British Academy | The Alan Turing Institute | Ada Lovelace Institute | The Royal Society | Open Data Institute | Royal Academy of Engineering #DigitalEthics20

𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗶𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗺𝗶𝗲𝘀. As part of the 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱, we are pleased to share new case studies showing how techUK members are helping to grow the digital economy across the UK. These practical examples demonstrate how innovation, collaboration and targeted investment are building stronger local ecosystems, improving digital capability and unlocking opportunities for people and businesses.   • How can the UK improve its productivity? – Virgin Media O2   • How is Career Catapult helping to bridge the North East digital skills gap? – CGI   • How are Hitachi Solutions and Warwickshire County Council transforming customer engagement? – Hitachi Solutions   • How are Microsoft Azure and the British Heart Foundation powering life-saving technology? – Hitachi Solutions Thank you to all contributors. 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝘀, 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗱𝗲𝘅: https://orlo.uk/SUbye #ForWhatComesNext #LocalDigitalIndex #StrongerTechEconomies Matt Robinson | Stephanie Barr | Luke Newcombe | Tracy Modha ----------------------------- 🌱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌍 https://orlo.uk/cFisT

We’re excited to announce Panel 1: “Securing the Cloud – Architectures, Threats & Trust” at techUK’s Secure, Resilient & Trusted Cloud Services event on 8 December 2025, bringing together leading experts to discuss how organisations can build stronger, more trusted and resilient cloud environments. Confirmed Speakers: • David Perkins, UK & I Security Sales Lead, AWS • Fulya Sengil, Cloud Engagement Director, Palo Alto Networks • Lauren Wilson, Field CTO, Splunk • Sean Tickle, Cyber Services Director, Littlefish They'll explore: • Zero trust implementation, access controls, observability, threat detection and response • The dual role of AI as both a security enabler and risk factor. • Encryption and key management, homomorphic encryption, trusted execution environments, post-quantum cryptography •Regulation, standards, and assurance frameworks. 📅 Time: 13:30 - 17:00 GMT 🌐 Where: Hybrid (techUK Offices & Online Whether you're a cloud architect, security professional, or policy maker, this session promises to deliver deep insights and sparking discussion on how to build secure and trusted cloud environments. 👉 Register now: https://orlo.uk/0a0IQ #cloudsecurity #AI #encryption #cloudtrust -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🚨 Nominations are open for techUK's Cloud Leadership Committee! 🚨 Join the Cloud Leadership Committee to share your expertise, shape cloud strategy, and connect with industry peers. ⏰ Deadline: 5 January 2026 👉 Submit here: https://orlo.uk/2Tjtk

📣 How will politics shape the future of tech in 2026? Join us on 2 December 2025 for The Politics of Tech Policy 2026, techUK’s flagship event exploring the political, economic and technological forces set to influence the UK tech sector in the year ahead. The evening will open with remarks from Antony Walker, Deputy CEO of techUK, before we bring together leading voices from industry, government and policy for an in-depth conversation about what’s coming next. Be part of the conversation with our panel, chaired by Alice Campbell, Head of Public Affairs, techUK, featuring insights from our confirmed speakers: • Niamh Fogarty, Partner, Hanbury Strategy • Matthew Faulding, Senior Counsel, Anacta • Sarah-Jane Hand-Sewell, Senior Consultant, Shearwater Global • Fergus Cameron Watt, Associate Director, Global Counsel Why Attend❓ • Gain early intelligence on the trends and political priorities that will shape tech in 2026 • Understand how emerging policy decisions could impact your organisation and the wider sector • Hear directly from experts helping to steer the UK’s national tech policy direction If you work in tech, innovation, regulation or public policy, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. 👉 Learn more & register: https://orlo.uk/5SX1T #TechPolicy2026 #DigitalRegulation #InnovationAndGovernance Alice Campbell I Oliver Alderson I Tess Newton

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗞 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲? As part of techUK’s 𝗢𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝗳𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 campaign week, this guest blog from John O'Connor, Lead Engineer – Sovereign Programmes at Viasat explores how industry expertise can help deliver resilient, secure and scalable satellite communications for defence. Key insights include:   • 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 that accelerates capability development and enhances resilience.   • 𝗙𝗹𝗲𝘅𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗮𝘁𝗰𝗼𝗺 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 to support diverse operational needs.   • 𝗗𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗯𝗲𝘁𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗶𝗻𝗱𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘆 to deliver assured, mission-ready services. Read the blog to understand how commercial capability is shaping the future of defence satcom: https://orlo.uk/h7Mxq #techUKDefence #DefTech #DigitalTransformation Jeremy Wimble | Tracy Modha ----------------------------- Visit our #DefTechWeek2025 Hub: https://orlo.uk/uuwdN ----------------------------- 🌱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌍 https://orlo.uk/ezaEz

Talking 5: cyber resilience with Arqit “You shouldn’t view this as a one-and-done exercise – a cryptographic health check should be a regular part of your cyber hygiene.” In this month’s #techUKCyber Talking 5, we spoke with Daniel Shiu, Chief Cryptographer at Arqit, who shares how the company is helping organisations prepare for the post-quantum future through 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗺-𝘀𝗮𝗳𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗿𝘆𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 and 𝘇𝗲𝗿𝗼 𝘁𝗿𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀. Watch the full interview: https://orlo.uk/2AOXM Explore the full Talking 5 series: https://orlo.uk/igdLq Annie Collings #ForWhatComesNext #CyberSecurity #Quantum #Innovation ------------------------------ 🌱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌍 https://orlo.uk/ZpbOT

𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗻𝗲𝘅𝘁 𝗽𝗵𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗱𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗽𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗞? Join techUK and leading voices from across health and care to review the policy developments of 2024 and identify the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. This session will explore how technology can help deliver more connected, efficient and resilient services, and how collaboration between government, the NHS and industry can support sustainable innovation. Speakers will reflect on priorities for 2025, from data and digital transformation to the future of patient-centred care. 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 12 November 2025 𝗔𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲: Open to members and stakeholders 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱: https://orlo.uk/bQKYg #ForWhatComesNext #techUKHSC #HealthandCareTech Robert Walker | Rachel Kennedy | Lewis Stewart | Viola Pastorino | Fran Richiusa | Tracy Modha ----------------------------- 🌱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌍 https://orlo.uk/JWJzF

The challenge of understanding security clearances is one that techUK members working in defence and national security raise with us regularly. To address this the UK Ministry of Defence Defence Procurement team have put together a useful guide to the vetting process and what it means in practice and what it means for business, particularly for SMEs. #techUKDefence #DefenceTech Jeremy Wimble | Raya Tsolova ----------------------------- 🌱 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘁𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 🌍 https://lnkd.in/eR6Q4N3c

New package puts AI at the heart of “national renewal” The UK Government has introduced a major new package that puts AI at the centre of the country’s growth strategy, expanding compute access, supporting UK AI start-ups, and launching new AI Growth Zones to accelerate innovation and job creation. This marks an important step in strengthening the UK’s global position in AI and unlocking new opportunities for businesses and researchers. 📖 Read the full insight here 👉 https://orlo.uk/xHqCe #AIPolicy #TechForGrowth #UKInnovation Kir N. I Sue Daley OBE I Usman Ikhlaq ____________ ⚡𝐒𝐞𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 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. Our aim is to ensure the UK seizes the opportunities presented by AI technology and continues to be a world leader in AI innovation, development and adoption. Visit our AI Hub to learn https://orlo.uk/Q09wc