6 months on from techUK’s Unleashing Innovation campaign week

Re-discover the key topics explored during this week of activity in May.

In a year where technological breakthroughs have brought generative AI, Quantum, web3 and automation technologies to the apex of public imagination and elevated UK science, technology and innovation to the forefront of UK policy, it has never been more important to focus on the opportunities of adopting and applying innovation to help people, society, the economy and the planet. 

techUK’s Unleashing Innovation campaign week, which this year took place in May, showcased the views and activity of our member organisations and stakeholders over five themed days of content. 

These focused on key technologies and sectors including Quantum, semiconductors, gaming, immersive, AI, compute, and robotics & automation.

You can view all campaign week content here.

Themed days


Day 1: Quantum 

On Monday, organisations such as the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC) and Quantum Dice explored how the UK can lead on the development of ethical quantum computing, how to build upon the National Quantum Strategy, and how the UK can advance the commercialisation of Quantum technologies. 


Day 2: Semiconductors 

On Tuesday, we saw contributions from the likes of Global Tech Advocates, Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and the Institute for Manufacturing (IfM). Discussion topics included how the UK can build a globally competitive semiconductor industry and practical ways in which the UK can cut CO2 production. 


Day 3: Applied AI and Compute 

Wednesday explored how the UK can unleash innovation across Applied AI and Compute. Contributors shared their thoughts on everything from optimising the power of applied AI and how UK business can utilise AI for next generation innovation to the use of AI in education and what to consider when scaling AI in the public sector. 


Day 4: Gaming and Immersive Technologies 

Thursday delved into conversations around the future of Gaming and Immersive technologies. Member organisations including Shoosmiths and EE provided some excellent thought leadership around broad topics such as ‘key legal trends shaping the UK’s gaming industry’ and more specific ones like ‘why open-source game engines like Godot empower the UK games industry’. 


Day 5: Robotics and Automation 

On Friday, industry leaders addressed how British driving software is enabling autonomy internationally and how building social structures is crucial to the growth of autonomous technology.  


Event round-ups & recordings

The week also featured two techUK events: "How Semiconductors Will Drive Forward the Net Zero Transition", which explored the critical role of semiconductors in advancing sustainable technologies, and "Exploring the Future of Esports", in which discussions focused on the rapid growth of the Esports industry and its potential to drive innovation and growth.

Click the round-ups below to view the recording and summary for each event.


techUK – Unleashing UK Tech and Innovation 

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The UK is home to emerging technologies that have the power to revolutionise entire industries. From quantum to semiconductors; from gaming to the New Space Economy, they all have the unique opportunity to help prepare for what comes next.

techUK members lead the development of these technologies. Together we are working with Government and other stakeholders to address tech innovation priorities and build an innovation ecosystem that will benefit people, society, economy and the planet - and unleash the UK as a global leader in tech and innovation.

For more information, or to get in touch, please visit our Innovation Hub and click ‘contact us’. 


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Sprint Campaigns

techUK's sprint campaigns explore how emerging and transformative technologies are developed, applied and commercialised across the UK's innovation ecosystem.

Activity includes workshops, roundtables, panel discussions, networking sessions, Summits, and flagship reports (setting out recommendations for Government and industry).

Each campaign runs for 4-6 months and features regular collaborations with programmes across techUK. 

New Space

This campaign explored how the UK can lead on the development, application and commercialisation of space technologies and ultimately realise the benefits of the New Space Economy.

These technologies include AI, quantum, lasers, robotics & automation, advanced propulsion and materials, and semiconductors.

Activity has taken the form of roundtables, panel discussions, networking sessions, Summits, thought leadership pieces, policy recommendations, and a report.

Get in touch below to find out more about techUK's ongoing work in this area.


Event round-ups


Report


Insights


Get in touch

Rory Daniels

Rory Daniels

Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies

Gaming & Esports

This campaign has explored how the UK can lead on the development, application and commercialisation of the technologies set to underpin the Gaming & Esports sector of the future.

These include AI, augmented / virtual / mixed / extended reality, haptics, cloud & edge computing, semiconductors, and advanced connectivity (5/6G).

Activity has taken the form of roundtables, panel discussions, networking sessions, Summits, and thought leadership pieces. A report featuring member case studies and policy recommendations is currently being produced (to be launched in September 2024).

Get in touch below to find out more about contributing to or collaborating on this campaign.


Report


Event round-ups


Insights


Get in touch

Rory Daniels

Rory Daniels

Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies

Web3 & Immersive technologies

Running from July to December 2024, this campaign will explore how the UK can lead on the development, application and commercialisation of web3 and immersive technologies.

These include blockchain, smart contracts, digital assets, augmented / virtual / mixed / extended reality, spatial computing, haptics and holograms.

Activity will take the form of roundtables, workshops, panel discussions, networking sessions, tech demos, Summits, thought leadership pieces, policy recommendations, and reports.

Get in touch below to find out more about contributing to or collaborating on this campaign.


Upcoming events


Event round-ups


Guest insights


Get in touch

Rory Daniels

Rory Daniels

Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies

Campaign Weeks

Our annual Campaign Weeks enable techUK members to explore how the UK can lead on the development and application of emerging and transformative technologies.

Members do this by contributing blogs or vlogs, speaking at events, and highlighting examples of best practice within the UK's tech sector.


Summits

Tech and Innovation Summit 2023

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Tech and Innovation Summit 2024

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Rory Daniels

Rory Daniels

Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies

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