Call for Contributions: Shaping the Future of Digital Twins in the UK
The UK stands at a critical crossroads in the evolution of Digital Twins—a technology set to redefine industries, infrastructure, and society as we move towards 2030 and beyond.
techUK is developing a Green Paper on Digital Twins, in partnership with Fujitsu, WHP Telecoms, and University of Salford, which sets out a vision for the UK to lead the global Digital Twin revolution.
We are opening an opportunity for members to provide case studies for the green paper or for our website.
Why Get Involved?
Digital Twins—real time virtual representations of physical and non physical assets—will be at the heart of Industry 5.0, AI, Multiverse, Web 4.0, and Quantum Computing. The UK must take decisive action to establish itself as a global leader in Digital Twin adoption, regulation, and governance.
By contributing, you will:
- Help shape UK policy for Digital Twin technology.
- Highlight industry challenges and opportunities to unlock economic and social benefits.
- Ensure the UK retains its position as an innovator in AI-driven, federated, and connected Digital Twins.
- Influence business models and investment strategies for the short and long term beyond 2050.
Key Areas for Contribution
We are seeking input across the following topics:
- Digital Twin Governance & UK Leadership: What policies, frameworks, and regulations are required to safeguard the UK’s position as a leader?
- Federated vs. Centralised Digital Twins: How can interoperability and scalability be enhanced while maintaining security and privacy?
- Security & Trust in Digital Twins: What are the emerging cybersecurity risks and solutions for widespread Digital Twin adoption?
- Economic & Business Models for 2030–2050: What commercial opportunities exist, and how can the UK position itself competitively?
- Integrated Technologies & AI: How can Digital Twins integrate with AI, IoT, and the Metaverse for maximum benefit?
- Skills, Employment & Digital Twin Readiness: What workforce skills and training are needed to support a national Digital Twin infrastructure?
- National Digital Twin Network & Data Sovereignty: How should Digital Twin data be governed and commercialised while ensuring a fair value exchange?
- Digital Twin Use Cases & Real-World Applications: Share insights on successful deployments in healthcare, defence, infrastructure, manufacturing, transport, and more.
Who Should Contribute?
✔ Industry leaders from sectors such as construction, energy, healthcare, transport, and telecommunications.
✔ Technology providers and researchers working in AI, IoT, Blockchain, and cybersecurity.
✔ Government policymakers and local authorities involved in smart cities and digital infrastructure.
✔ Startups and innovators developing new Digital Twin applications and business models.
✔ Academia and thought leaders contributing to the future of data-driven decision-making.
We are looking for:
- Blogs
- Between 600-1000 words. Please review the blog guidelines.
- Video / Vlogs
- Vlogs of 3 to 6 minutes (example here) or video statements of up to 2 minutes (example here) exploring the topics above
You can read the contributor guidelines here.
Deadlines:
If you want to submit a case study for the green paper deadline is by: 30 April 2025
Content will be uploaded on our website continuously.
For more information, email Teodora Kaneva, [email protected]
Teodora Kaneva
Teodora Kaneva
Teodora’s rich background varies from working in business development for a renewable energy lobbying association in Brussels to the fast moving technology innovation startup scene in the UK.
She has designed the market strategy for a German renewable energy engineering scale up for the UK, listed on Nasdaq private market, and now one of the fastest growing scale ups in the world. Previous experience also includes managing a renewable energy startup in London, which has built a small-scale biomass CHP power plant. Teodora is passionate about cross-industry collaboration and working together with academia to inform the design of future educational models and skill building.
Most recently Teodora has ran the commercial activities and business development at Future Cities Catapult, focusing on innovation in cities, digital health and wellbeing, mobility, and infrastructure. Teodora is a passionate STEM Ambassador and a vocal advocate for women in tech.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2016
- Twitter:
- @Teodora_K
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/teodora-k-2969b021
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach
Lucas Banach is Programme Assistant at techUK, he works on a range of programmes including Data Centres; Climate, Environment & Sustainability; Market Access and Smart Infrastructure and Systems.
Before that Lucas who joined in 2008, held various roles in our organisation, which included his role as Office Executive, Groups and Concept Viability Administrator, and most recently he worked as Programme Executive for Public Sector. He has a postgraduate degree in International Relations from the Andrzej Frycz-Modrzewski Cracow University.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2006
- Twitter:
- @techUK
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucas-banach-50139650
