Tech trade association championing tech's role in preparing and empowering the UK for what comes next in partnership with sister company
@techskillsorg
.
Celebrating
@JdR_Tech
receiving her Commander of the Order of the British Empire for services to International Trade in the Technology Industry from the Duke of Cambridge at Buckingham Palace
techUK welcomes UK’s formal application to join
#CPTPP
as a great opportunity to be part of a group of ambitious countries breaking the newest ground in
#digitaltrade
. Check out
@techUKCEO
statement.
We're running a workshop on how standards enable growth in complex tech ecosystems & supports interoperability, compliance & the rollout emerging technologies. Presentations from our
@channelswimsue
& Data Centre lead Emma Fryer,
@BSI_UK
@SamsungUK
&
@quant_network
London Tech Week 2019 is here! But this year it is bigger than ever. Make sure you get involved and have a look at the activities we will be involved in here:
#LTW
#LondonTechWeek
We are extremely proud to see our president,
@JdR_Tech
, on the
#NewYearHonours
list. We look forward to seeing her continue to push the UK tech sector forward in 2018.
Today is
#AdaLovelaceDay
which serves as a reminder of the brilliant work done by women throughout history and gives us a chance to create new roles models and inspire more girls to study STEM
#ALD19
#CreatingDigitalFutures
techUK welcomes the start of UK-US
#trade
negotiations.
@techUKCEO
: "Together, as we move into a
#PostCovid
world, we should aim for ambitious
#digitaltrade
provisions that will help build the economy of the future. "
🎉Today techUK turns 10! Over the past decade, we've united business, government, and stakeholders to drive tech sector growth, create jobs, and promote diversity. As we enter a new decade, our ambition continues to shape the future of tech in the UK.
#techUK
We are delighted to see that techUK President
@JdR_Tech
has been recognised by
@InclusiveBoards
as one of the Top 100 Most Influential BAME leaders in Tech!
#IB100
#techUK
has today launched its new White Paper: 'Digital identities: the missing link in a UK digital economy', calling on Government to take action to establish digital identities in the UK.
Read the full paper and all of our recommendations online here:
The UK and Australia have agreed a new free trade agreement with strong digital trade and innovation provisions. techUK welcomes the deal which opens up new opportunities for our innovative SMEs operating in emerging tech, such as AI and cleantech.
"From international investment to ethics to innovations in tech,
#LTW
encourages people to engage with tech and inspire the next generation"
@jdr_tech
kicking off opening ceremony
#LondonTechWeek
#LTW2019
Keynote address from Canadian Prime Minister
@JustinTrudeau
who stresses that as govt & tech leaders we have a responsibility to bring people on the digital joirney. It’s about empowering people
#GovTechSummit
The Mayor of London
@SadiqKhan
has announced a £200,000 fund to help small businesses enhance their use of
#AI
. Deadline for applications is midnight on Monday 20 May. Find out more about the new initiative here:
.
@techUK
has launched its survey 'Tech Parents' Perspectives on the Future of Work'. If you are a parent working in the tech sector or in a tech role then we want to hear from you. Complete our 10 minute survey here + RT:
Have a read of this article in the
@standardnews
looking at our inspirational president
@JdR_Tech
. She discusses the perrenial need for greater diversity in tech and why it is crucial to the development of the sector and wider society.
#LTW2019
We are thrilled to be joined by Secretary of State for
@DCMS
@NadineDorries
. Government is unashamedly pro-tech, says Nadine. But in order to have a thriving tech industry we must transform our UK workforce and give employees the digital skills they need.
#techUKAnnualDinner
Very proud of
@TRajab
, our head of cyber and national security, recognised today in the
@FT
#IB100
most influential BAME leaders in tech. Congratulations and well deserved!
Our President
@jdr_tech
welcomes you all to our
#CreatingDigitalFutures
conference today in Manchester where we will be exploring the key issues around building our digital skills pipeline and ensuring everyone has access to the opportunities of a career in tech.
#ALD19
techUK has launched its report with survey results from tech parents looking into what they thought the future of work held for their children and how well our education system is preparing them for the jobs and labour market of tomorrow. Read more here:
This morning we welcome
@NHSDigital
at our London HQ from 10:00am – 3:00pm for an Industry Briefing event! Full-house and ready for an insightful day!
Are you somewhere in the crowd? 👀
Tag us throughout the day
#DigitalHealthandCare
#techUK
!
📃🚨 techUK is excited to announce its
#UKTechPlan
: A Plan for UK Tech: How the Next Government can use Technology to Build a Better Britain at our
#TechPolicy2023
Conference!
Find out more at our website
👉
As
@techUKCEO
is in Bletchley Park for the
#AISafetySummit
the team in London is hearing from VP
@KamalaHarris
on how 🇺🇸 will work with its allies for AI in the public interest.
VP
@KamalaHarris
sets out the guiding morals and principles that will shape 🇺🇸’s approach to AI in the public interest.
Great to be here for
@techUK
to hear from the VP before she heads off the the 🇬🇧
#AISafetySummit
techUK is delighted to share an early insider's glimpse of
@educationgovuk
ambitious new programme to provide laptops and tablets for disadvantaged and vulnerable children. Read more here:
We are delighted to see that Alan Turing will feature on the new £50 bank note. This is a testament to the importance of data science to our society and economy, as well as a reminder of the importance of diversity and inclusion.
Welcome to the
#DigitalEthics
Summit 2020! Very excited to be joined by great speakers for the fourth annual edition of
#DigitalEthics
. We’ll be live tweeting the session from 12:55pm so keep your eyes peeled for key insights.
This week is techUK's first-ever Intelligent Automation week! We will be sharing insights, events and industry expertise showcasing the huge potential of
#IA
for UK business. Find out more here 👉
#AutomationUK
This week is techUK's first ever
#GeospatialData
campaign week! You can keep up to date with all the latest insights and news through the link below:
#GeospatialFuture
Amazing to hear
@Floridi
talk about the difference between ethics and regulation. A reminder that sometimes following the rules isn't the right thing to do and vice-versa. 👏
#DigitalEthics
We’re delighted to be hosting
@NHSX
today for a session on how to improve health tech and foster a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators. Our CEO Julian David is opening up the session
#healthtechuk
BREAKING>>> New
@NHSX
AI Lab announced:
@techUKCEO
welcomes the 'significant investment' that will help make the UK
#1
for
#healthtech
innovators.
Our work to deliver NHS long-term plan continues on Monday:
#healthtechUK
In 1990, I coded up the foundational technologies for the World Wide Web.
To celebrate the web’s 30th birthday, will you add to a crowdsourced Twitter timeline of the web’s milestone moments?
#Web30
#ForTheWeb
For users to entrust businesses with their data, they need to see companies approaching data ethically and transparently. Watch UK Information Commissioner Elizabeth Denham discuss this in techUK Data Protection Week:
#techUKGDPR
@ICOnews
📢 Published:
@techUK
's Ten Point Plan for Healthtech 🚀 Healthtech has demonstrated its potential to improve outcomes for citizens and here we make ten recommendations to supercharge the continued digital transformation. Download the paper here: ➡️
We’re delighted to have
@chat2sonia
CIO at
@NHSX
deliver the keynote speech at the
#healthtechUK
dinner. Sonia, highlights the massive part the tech industry has played in the shift to hybrid/virtual models across healthcare over the last two years.
Happy
#AdaLovelaceDay
! The achievements of women in STEM are celebrated today (12 October) as we remember Ada Lovelace and look to inspire future generations of female tech leaders.
#ALD21
#WomeninTech
We're happy to be supporting the launch of the Government Technology Innovation Strategy and Spark, a new marketplace that provides government with an open and agile approach to deal with emerging technologies and their suppliers.
#LTW
#GovEmergingTech
In 2019 we must move
#digitalethics
from debate to action.
@techUK
Digital Ethics 2019 paper identifies eight actions that must be focused on to move the digital ethics debate forward. Take a look at the full paper here:
📝 Today we have written to Conservative Party Leadership Candidates
@trussliz
and
@RishiSunak
expressing the need for them to work with the tech sector to meet the challenges the economy, society, and the planet are facing. We detail five key actions in the letter below.
Gov to provide 1million laptops to disadvantaged children. Hats off to UK tech companies who rose to the challenge & have so far helped DfE secure & deliver 500k laptops to kids who need them most so they don't fall behind in their education.
#TeamTech
Given that a cyber attack is no longer an 'if' but more likely a 'when', board members need help with guidance on what to protect and how to go about it.
@techUK
is pleased to have worked with
@NCSC
on this vital board toolkit. Read more here -
“This is another vote of confidence in the UK tech sector. The billions of pounds of investment and thousands of new jobs shows that the UK remains a global hub for tech."
@techUKdepCEO
@BBCNews
London Tech Week brings you
#LTWConnects
(9 - 12 June 2020) - championing the power of the tech sector through conversation, knowledge sharing and connections.
Explore the event here ➡️
Secure your free place today ➡️
techUK is sorry to see
@MattHancock
to leave
@DCMS
. He has been a staunch supporter of digital. We look forward to working with
@margot_james_mp
and Jeremy Wright to continue to build on success of our industry -
@techUKCEO
Thanks to our entertaining and insightful panel for their candid insights on everything from how to deliver
@MattHancock
’s vision, to interoperability and how the NHS is working with
@techUK
to help make the NHS a better place for tech SMEs to succeed.
techUK is delighted to announce our brand new
#techUKtalks
series in partnership with London Tech Week. Between 3-10 September tune in to five panels with UK tech leaders on how technology will drive the UK's post-COVID recovery. Sign up now:
The stage is set for our annual Health and Social Care Dinner - we're looking forward to a fantastic evening of discussions and networking.
A big thank you to our sponsors
@UKCloudHealth
and
@ComputacenterUK
for supporting this event.
.
@techUKCEO
Julian David launches techUK’s digital manifesto, Towards a Better Future, with recommendations to the next government on how it can harness tech to make things better for people, society, the economy and the planet
“We need a more balanced approach to the curriculum – one that supports knowledge-based learning, whilst also nurturing skills such as critical-thinking and teamwork” -
@techUKCEO
in
@ComputerWeekly
We are pleased to announce that
@SheilaFlavell1
, COO for
@FDMGroup
, has been elected as our new President. Sheila has over 30 years of experience in the technology industry, across both the public and private IT sectors, and we are delighted to welcome her as our new President.
This
#InternationalWomensDay2022
we are celebrating the innovative contributions made by women in tech. Check out why today is so important & what more needs to be done to achieve gender equality in the sector.
Ciaran Martin, CEO of the
@NCSC
says that we have to maintain the public's trust in technology, because tech has the transformative power to help so many people
#CyberInnovation
For a student to be comfortable with technology, they need to see teachers that are confident with technology. -
@VinousAli
at
@CommonsEd
on why we need to take teachers with us when we create
#EdTech
and ensure they view tech as more than a bolt-on in the classroom
We are pleased to welcome all our new Board members.
@tabithagold
@cognition_x
comments on her appointment. You can read the full Board member update here: