Tech Summit
The Tech Summit, jointly organised by Bright Blue and the Fabian Society, will bring together leading decision makers and opinion formers from across party lines to explore the future of the UK’s technology sector, as well as how public policy can optimise the benefits and minimise the challenges for a wider group of people, especially those on modest incomes.
- Date & Time: Monday 27th April, 09:00 – 15:00
- Location: Havas Village, H/Advisors Cicero, 3 Pancras Square, N1C 4AG
- Registration: Opens from 08:45, with first panel beginning 09:00.
This free event offers a rare and exciting opportunity for politicians, entrepreneurs, investors, regulators, officials, journalists, campaigners and representatives from the public, private and third sectors to shape public and corporate policies for UK tech. Expecting 150+ attendees and strong media interest, this space will be a unique forum for insight, debate and networking. Confirmed keynote speakers include Lucy Rigby KC MP, Economic Secretary to HM Treasury, and Dr Ben Spencer MP, Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology.
Please find below a full breakdown of the programme.
Tech Summit Agenda:
08:45 | Registration Opens
We kindly ask you bring a printed or digital copy of your attendee confirmation email.
09:00 – 09:50 | Room TBC | Technology and the Future of Work panel | In Partnership with Prospect, Multiverse and CIPD
- Alan Mak MP (Member of Parliament for Havant; Former Shadow Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology)
- Mike Clancy (General Secretary, Prospect union; DSIT Future of Work Advisor Panel)
- Francesca Fraser (Multiverse)
- Peter Cheese (CEO, The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development – CIPD)
- Chaired by Sasjkia Otto (Senior Researcher, Fabian Society)
10:00 – 11:00 | The Forum | Keynote One
- Dr Ben Spencer MP (Shadow Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology)
11:00 – 11:20 | Room TBC | Coffee Break
11:20 – 12:10 | Room TBC | Scaling Up Technology panel | In partnership with HSBC Innovation Bank and UK Private Capital
- Representative from UK Private Capital
- Representative from HSBC Innovation Bank
- More speakers TBC
- Tatseng Chiam (Co-Founder and COO, RideTandem)
- Chaired by Richard Mabey (CEO and Co-Founder, Juro)
11:20 – 12:10 | Room TBC | Democracy and Technology panel
- Anneliese Dodds MP (Member of Parliament for East)
- Silkie Carlo (Director, Big Brother Watch)
- Kenneth Cukier (Author and Senior Editor, The Economist)
- Chaired by Diane Banks (Non-Executive Director, Bright Blue)
12:10 – 13:00 | Room TBC | Regulating Technology panel | In partnership with the Centre for Governance of AI
- Sarah Cardell (Chief Executive , Competition and Markets Authority – CMA)
- Representative from the Centre for Governance of AI
- David Lawrence (Co-Founder, Centre for British Progress)
- Leo Ringer (Founder Partner, Form Ventures)
- Samiah Anderson (Head of Digital Resolution, techUK)
- Chaired by Sarah Russell MP (Member of Parliament for Congleton)
12:10 – 13:00 | Room TBC | Technology and Public Services panel
- Lord Vaizey of Didcot (Former Government Minister)
- Jeni Tennison OBE (Chair, Government Digital Service Responsible AI Advisory Panel; Founder and Executive Director, Connected by Data)
- Lauren Crowley (Assistant General Secretary, FDA union)
- Chaired by Joy Allen (Police and Crime Commissioner for Durham)
13:00 – 13:50 | Room TBC | Lunch Break
Sandwiches and drinks will be provided, including plant-based options.
Please let us know if you have any specific dietary requirements, and we will notify the venue accordingly.
14:00 – 15:00 | The Forum | Keynote Two
- Lucy Rigby KC MP (Economic Secretary to the Treasury)
With places very limited, we strongly encourage early registration to secure your spot. Registration will close on Friday 24th April at 17:00.
For any enquiries about this event, please contact Rory, the Fabian Society’s External Affairs Director (rory.obrien@fabians.org.uk)
We look forward to seeing you there.