Building Stronger Local Economies
Economic growth and productivity is reliant on digital investment in our nations and regions.
techUK promotes collaboration between the UK tech sector and the public, private, and third sectors. We work with local authorities, devolved government and communities across the nations and regions to identify digital solutions to local challenges, understand local priorities, build partnerships, and help deliver change.
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Nations and Regions news
Nations and Regions Events
Launch event: Local Digital Index 2024
Bonded Warehouse 18 Lower Byrom St Manchester, M3 4AP Conference
What is Local Digital Capital?
Local Digital Capital Index: 2021 Findings
Read our analysis of Local Digital Capital across the UK in 2021.
Local Digital Capital Index: 2022 Findings
Read our analysis of Local Digital Capital across the UK in 2022.
Local Digital Index: 2023 Findings
Read our analysis of Local Digital Capital across the UK in 2023.
Local Digital Capital - Insights
For Levelling Up to succeed it is essential the tech sector is strong across the nations and regions - this is how we deliver growth and prosperity to all of the UK. We at techUK will be playing our part in doing so – through increased regional presence and by continuing to develop the Local Digital Capital Index so that it is insightful, practical and actionable. Join us to help deliver the future we need.
Insights
Nations and Regions event videos
'Building the Future we Need' report
Nations and Regions Council
The techUK Nations and Regions Council (NRC) will provide strategic direction for all techUK and activities related to the Nations and Regions programme, helping techUK set the agenda for growing the digital economy across the UK.
Our team
Matt Robinson
Ileana Lupsa
Tracy Modha
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 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
Tracy Modha
Tracy supports several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Cyber Security, Defence, Health and Social Care, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!
Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 02073312000
- Twitter:
- @TracyModha,@TracyModha
- Website:
- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83,https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83