techUK’s Digital Regulation Group (DRG) brings together policy and government affairs professionals, legal experts and consultants from across our entire membership.
Objectives and purpose
Joining the DRG offers an opportunity to shape techUK’s policy advocacy on key digital regulation challenges which cut across AI, privacy and online safety. Members will also have exclusive opportunities to engage with regulators, government officials and experts through subject-specific talks, roundtables and workshops.
Governance and meetings
The Group will be chaired by techUK, and will come together for two hour sessions every 4-6 weeks to provide policy updates and a forum to discuss regulatory challenges with like-minded peers. The Group may also run one-off sessions on specialist topics to inform our approach and activities.
Members will also receive regular email updates, which could include personal outreach on specific topics.
Edward Emerson
Edward Emerson
Edward leads the Digital Regulation programme at techUK, which includes our work on online safety, fraud, and regulation for growth initiatives.
He has prior experience working for the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport and has previously worked for a number of public affairs consultancies specialising in research and strategy, working with leading clients in the technology and financial services sectors.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/edward-emerson-009189183
Audre Verseckaite
Audre Verseckaite
Audre joined techUK in July 2023 as a Policy Manager for Data. Previously, she was a Policy Advisor in the Civil Service, where she worked on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and at HM Treasury on designing COVID-19 support schemes and delivering the Financial Services and Markets Bill. Before that, Audre worked at a public relations consultancy, advising public and private sector clients on their communications, public relations, and government affairs strategy.
Prior to this, Audre completed an MSc in Public Policy at the Korea Development Institute and a Bachelor's in International Relations and History from SOAS, University of London. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, learning about new cultures through travel and food, and going on adventures.
Oliver Alderson
Oliver Alderson
Oliver is the team assistant for the Policy and Public Affairs teams, joining techUK in November of 2023. He assists the teams admistrative support, communication, and event production.
Prior to working at techUK, Oliver studied at Swansea and Bristol universities, attaining a masters in Policy Research. During this time he competed in debating competitions around the country where he discussed and deliberated various policy issues. Between his studies Oliver acted as a student assistant in mental health research for the SMaRteN student network.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07505 890 596
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/oliver-alderson-a51312180