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The voice of the private sector in UK tech.

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Massive congratulations Naomi! 🎉
globaltechadv.bsky.social Global Tech Advocates @globaltechadv.bsky.social · 6d
⭐️ Congratulations to Naomi Timperley, Tech North Advocates lead, on being named Computer Weekly's Most Influential Woman in UK Tech 🏆

Naomi was previously named a CW Rising Star in 2017 & has done invaluable work for UK tech, we are so proud of her 🥳

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Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2025 | Computer Weekly
Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2025 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Naomi Timperley
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November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
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"Without a national programme of reskilling & upskilling, the ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ risks benefiting only a narrow section of the population."

@russshaw.bsky.social discusses what's next after £31bn of US investment in UK tech in Computer Weekly 💻

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The ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ must now be matched by a UK skills revolution | Computer Weekly
The recent ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ proposed by large tech firms is a massive opportunity for the UK, as long as the UK builds the skills to take advantage
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November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
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"When essential national services rely on overseas infrastructure, the challenge is no longer just tech. It is about strategic autonomy." 🔒

@russshaw.bsky.social explores the recent wake-up calls for securing digital sovereignty in @uktn.bsky.social 🇬🇧

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Securing Britain's digital sovereignty - UKTN
The AWS outage, which took down services at HMRC and major financial institutions, was not simply a technical glitch. It was a wake-up call.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
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The prospect of the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor is “incredibly powerful” – particularly with the latest £500m government investment 🔋

Last month, @russshaw.bsky.social joined @uktn.bsky.social & Lloyds Banking Group for a roundtable on Cambridge’s opportunity. Read below👇
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Cambridge shapes its innovative future - UKTN
Cambridge is fast becoming a global hub for innovation, often drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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GTA in the USA 🇺🇸

Our latest GTA newsletter video is out now – focusing on our ever expanding groups in the USA 📈

@TechBostonAdv’s Jesse Witkowski & Tech Arizona Advocates’ Daniela Santangelo join @RussShaw1 to discuss their groups’ plans 💡

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October 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Great to join Suki Fuller and Flavilla Fongang for the launch of 'The Voices in the Shadow' from Global Tech Advocates Black Women in Tech @techlondonadv.bsky.social @globaltechadv.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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Taking place today ⬇️
techlondonadv.bsky.social Tech London Advocates @techlondonadv.bsky.social · Sep 12
🎟️ Here East Future Talks: Dangerous Ideas to shape the Creative Economy
⏰ 30 September
📍 Plexal Park, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Explore how AI, creativity and education collide in shaping the next wave of innovators 🤖

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Here East Future Talks: Dangerous Ideas to shape the Creative Economy
The latest instalment in Here East’s Future Talks series – uncovering bold perspectives on the future of the creative economy.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
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Happening today ⬇️
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🎟️ TechByte: Unlock Value with AI Agents (No Coding Required)
⏰ 16 September
💻 Online

Learn how Google Agentspace empowers employees to create AI agents, regardless of technical skill - ideal for business leaders at any stage of AI adoption.

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TechByte: Unlock value with AI agents (No coding required)
TechByte: Unlock value with AI agents (No coding required)
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September 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
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🎟️ Cambridge Tech Week
⏰ 15-19 September
📍 Cambridge

A global tech gathering uniting visionaries, world-leading experts & strategic investors to drive growth, collaboration, and transformative innovation across the tech ecosystem 🌐

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Cambridge Tech Week 2025 | 15 - 19 September 2025
Cambridge Tech Week is a global tech gathering to unite world-leading experts, visionary innovators, and strategic investors to drive growth in the tech ecosystem.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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🎟️ Here East Future Talks: Dangerous Ideas to shape the Creative Economy
⏰ 30 September
📍 Plexal Park, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Explore how AI, creativity and education collide in shaping the next wave of innovators 🤖

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Here East Future Talks: Dangerous Ideas to shape the Creative Economy
The latest instalment in Here East’s Future Talks series – uncovering bold perspectives on the future of the creative economy.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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Happening today ⬇️
techlondonadv.bsky.social Tech London Advocates @techlondonadv.bsky.social · Sep 2
🎟️ FinTech Fringe Festival 2025
📍 London, Old Sessions House
⏰ 9–10 September

Two days of practical insights, real connections & proven strategies for FinTechs serious about scaling.

🏷️ TLA members get 20% off with code TLA_FF25

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Buy Tickets | Fintech Fringe Forum
Explore Buy Tickets space in Fintech Fringe Forum
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September 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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🎟️ Google Cloud AI Influence: Sustainability
⏰ 23 September 2025
📍 County Hall, London

Discover the innovative intersection of Generative AI and Sustainability 🌱

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AI Influence - Sustainability
Explore Google Cloud's AI capabilities and value for innovative startups, these events are developed in collaboration with key ecosystem partners.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Global Stars – our latest initiative as an associated org of Coldplay’s #MusicOfTheSpheres World Tour to spotlight founders under 35 driving solutions for the energy transition - Launch on 6 Sept @ Wembley and nominations open 7 Sept @techlondonadv.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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🚨 LAUNCH DAY 🚨

Good luck to TLA Cyprus on the launch in Limassol today 🇨🇾
September 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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🎟️ TechByte: Unlock Value with AI Agents (No Coding Required)
⏰ 16 September
💻 Online

Learn how Google Agentspace empowers employees to create AI agents, regardless of technical skill - ideal for business leaders at any stage of AI adoption.

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TechByte: Unlock value with AI agents (No coding required)
TechByte: Unlock value with AI agents (No coding required)
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September 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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🎟️ FinTech Fringe Festival 2025
📍 London, Old Sessions House
⏰ 9–10 September

Two days of practical insights, real connections & proven strategies for FinTechs serious about scaling.

🏷️ TLA members get 20% off with code TLA_FF25

Sign up 👇
bit.ly/4kbAu7q
Buy Tickets | Fintech Fringe Forum
Explore Buy Tickets space in Fintech Fringe Forum
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September 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM
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“The UK can not only strengthen their economies, but ours as well"

Ahead of visiting Nigeria for GITEX next week, @russshaw.bsky.social explores opportunities for UK innovators in the Global South in his latest column for @uktn.bsky.social 🌍

Full piece here 👇
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Opportunities for UK innovators in the Global South - UKTN
New horizons bring new opportunities - and one region discussed less often is the thriving tech scene in the Global South.
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August 29, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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🎟️ TLA Taiwan AI Without Borders: UK–Taiwan Forum
📍 Vorboss, London
⏰ September 4

Hear from leading voices from Taiwan and UK to explore how AI can drive innovation and transform traditional industries 🇬🇧🇹🇼

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Tech London Advocates (Taiwan) Presents: AI Without Borders
AI Without Borders convenes leading voices from Taiwan and UK to explore how AI can drive innovation and transform traditional industries.
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August 28, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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🎟️ TLA Cyprus Launch: Connecting Innovation Across Borders 🇨🇾
📍 Limassol, Cyprus - Crowne Plaza Hotel
⏰ September 3

Join us for the launch of TLA Cyprus - where tech, innovation & global connections meet. Panels, insights & networking!

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TLA Cyprus Launch: Connecting Innovation Across Borders
Join us in Limassol for the launch of TLA Cyprus—where tech, innovation & global connections meet. Panels, insights & networking!
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August 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
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Former OpenAI governance lead Jade Leung appointed AI advisor to PM Starmer 📰

Leung will split her time between No 10 and the UK’s AI Safety Institute, bringing experience in frontier labs, VC and government.

Full piece via @uktn.bsky.social👇

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Former OpenAI lead named AI advisor to the prime minister - UKTN
Jade Leung, a former employee of ChatGPT developer OpenAI, has been appointed as the AI advisor to Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
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August 15, 2025 at 12:53 PM
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“Generative AI is reshaping creative industries at speed - are you ready?” 🎨🤖

Catch the hugely popular Generative Media: The New AI Creative Era webinar, now available to watch on demand.

Full link via Google Cloud 👇
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Generative Media: the new AI creative era
Generative Media: the new AI creative era
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August 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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“We’re on the cusp of a quantum era, but the ecosystem isn’t ready” ⚠️

Riverlane’s new survey finds 95% of quantum pros say QEC is essential, but skills gaps & poor guidance risk slowing progress.

Full piece via @uktn.bsky.social 👇
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Quantum computing ecosystem is 'not ready' for error correction - UKTN
The quantum computing ecosystem is not ready for quantum error correction (QEC) despite recognising it as critical, according to new research.
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August 8, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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What does the future of retail look like with Generative AI?🤖

Read the latest from TLA and Google Cloud's GenAI series, exploring how GenAI is transforming customer experience, operations & innovation 👇

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August 4, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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“With a skills crisis looming, hope has been offered by the £187m TechFirst programme” 💷

@russshaw.bsky.social explores how the government’s new initiative offers an opportunity for real DEI progress in his latest column for UKTN 🤝

Full piece here 👇
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TechFirst initiative offers an opportunity for real progress on DEI - UKTN
If the UK wants to succeed as a tech leader, then taking advantage of the two-fold opportunity of TechFirst.
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July 31, 2025 at 11:02 AM
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Happy Birthday Launch Pad! 🥳
globaltechadv.bsky.social Global Tech Advocates @globaltechadv.bsky.social · Jul 23
#GTALaunchPad turns 1⃣ today 🥳

Launch Pad helps tech startups & scaleups expand internationally - from the US West Coast to the Far East 🗺️

Celebrate Launch Pad's birthday by registering for insights, resources & market expertise from across GTA 👇
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July 23, 2025 at 8:51 AM