We are delighted to be a partner of Leeds Digital Festival, taking place from 16 to 27 September, showcasing tech and digital events, hosted by the city region’s most exciting organisations.
techUK is organising the following events part of this festival:
Other events organised by techUK members part of the festival can be found below.
Events organised by CDS UK (all sessions are hybrid):
- You are under attack, and may not even know it, 17 September - for security professionals who are responsible for network and user internet security. Register here.
- Baking in Accessibility and Inclusivity, 19 September - for anyone involved in the creation and delivery of digital experiences. Register here.
- The Hidden Costs of Complex Processes, 24 September - for companies, Digital Marketers, and professionals in Digital Media. Register here.
- AI - From Hype to Here..., 26 September - with Dom Baker, CDS UK's Head of Innovation, this session is for business leaders, educators, creators, tech experts, or anyone simply curious about AI. Register here.
Events organised by Codurance:
- Getting Started with Generative AI: Transforming Ideas into Reality, 24 September –This session will focus on enabling companies to get started with AI in terms of key considerations, real world use cases and hands-on experience with AI tools. Ideal for those eager to harness the power of AI, this event will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to bring your AI-driven ideas to life. Register here.
- Exploring Scientific Software Architecture - A Leeds Digital Festival Event, 24 September – During this Architecture Kata, you will be split into teams and presented with a business problem/use case (related to scientific solution architecture) to solve in groups. You don’t need a scientific background to participate. Within groups, you’ll have an opportunity to design a solution architecture to meet that problem context. Register here.
- Engineering Excellence: Strategies for Building High-Performing Teams, 25 September –"Engineering Excellence" brings together industry leaders, seasoned engineers, and team managers to share their experiences and best practices. The event will cover key topics such as fostering collaboration, the role of engineering practices in enhancing team productivity, performance metric frameworks and team health. Register here.
Events organised by ACT | The App Association:
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Leeds Digital Festival: Digital Dry Dock Techies Mixer, 26 September - Join fellow technology SMEs for an evening of networking with tech entrepreneurs, startup founders, and like-minded innovators aboard our funky boat bar. Enjoy delightful food, refreshing drinks, and some fascinating tech-based conversation. Whether you’re deeply immersed in the tech ecosystem or simply passionate about innovation, we’d APP-solutely love to have you aboard for an evening of fun, networking, and inspiration. Register here.
Events organised by FDM:
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Unlock potential: Your business and apprenticeships, 24 September - Apprenticeships offer a cost-effective way to develop and grow your business. Recent studies* have shown that 80% of employers working with apprentices saw higher staff retention, whilst 92% reported an uptick in workforce motivation and satisfaction. Find out how you could benefit from apprenticeships by joining us for an expert-led panel discussion. Register here. |
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Career kickstarter: Student tech bootcamp, 25 September - Your future starts now. Discover a career like no other with our expert-led tech bootcamp, designed for students who want more. Get a head start with a day that’s all about boosting your experience in the tech sector. Register here. |
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Risk, Regulation & Compliance: Data and AI transformation, 26 September - Risk, Regulation & Compliance in the financial, public and risk sectors is changing. Make sure you’re a step ahead with our industry event. Our two expert-led panels will discuss the biggest challenges facing Risk, Regulation & Compliance today – data accuracy and AI transformation. Register here. |
techUK – Building Stronger Local Economies
techUK champions the tech sector throughout the UK. We work with local authorities, devolved government, and local and national policy makers to advocate for the tech sector in strengthening economic growth and resilience. We provide opportunities for our members and local stakeholders to meet, build relationships, and collaborate to drive forward local projects. For more information or to get in touch, please visit our Nations and Regions Hub and click ‘contact us’.
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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:
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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.
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- [email protected]
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- @IleanaLupsa
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- www.techUK.org
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- www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lupsa
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