London Tech Week event roundup: “How can the tech sector help in Levelling Up the United Kingdom?”
On Tuesday, 14 June techUK hosted a virtual panel discussion focused on the tech sector's role in “levelling up” looking particularly at digital infrastructure, skills and better use of data. The panel was chaired by techUK’s Head of Nations & Regions, Matt Robinson, and included:
Selaine Saxby, MP for North Devon and Chair of the APPG for Broadband and Digital Communication
Blake Bower, Director of Digital and Technology Policy at the Department of Digital, Culture, Media & Sport
Sheila Flavell, COO of FDM Group and techUK Vice-President
Anna Sutton, CEO and Founder of The Data Shed
During the discussion, Blake mentioned new scholarships being made available to boost digital skills in AI and data science aimed at women, black students, disabled students or those from lower socio-economic backgrounds. If you’d like to know more or get involved please follow this link.
“A big thank you to our panel who gave up their time and covered so much in our discussion. And they showed that the tech sector has a crucial role in “Levelling Up”. From new, exciting jobs being created daily, skills and re-training delivered, further investment secured in the sector, and the strength of our digital infrastructure that supports and underpins new opportunities and communities – there is so much that tech sector has, is and can do. Levelling Up can’t happen without the tech sector and that means investing in and working with the sector to deliver”.
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,
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @IleanaLupsa
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lupsa
