Unlocking Digital Identity: Call for contributions

Welcome to techUK’s 2024 Digital ID Campaign Week! On the14-18^th Oct, techUK will be exploring how our members are increasing efficiency for both businesses and users, combatting fraud, as well as what creative and innovative ways our members are expanding our understanding of Digital Identities. 

Whether it’s how we’re communicating, shopping, managing our finances, dating, accessing healthcare or public services, the ability to verify identity has quickly become a critical vanguard to the Digital Economy. 

But what challenges are there to unlocking the full potential of Digital ID’s? How can we push for wider adoption, and what role does Government have in developing a thriving ecosystem? 

Our members will be addressing all of this and more, don’t miss out on our flagship Digital ID Campaign Week! 

If you’d like to contribute to our Campaign Week, you can find our submission guidelines below. 

Themes of our Campaign Week

Monday: How can Digital ID increase productivity and efficiency?

Tuesday: How can Digital ID increase trust?

Wednesday: How can Digital Identity remain ethical and inclusive? 

Thursday: How can Digital ID fight against fraud? 

Friday: How are organizations innovating the way we see Digital ID? 

Call to action 

We are looking for insights, thought leadership pieces and case studies from members to help explore the above themes! All techUK members and stakeholders can submit one piece. Due to high demand, we cannot guarantee more than one insight per member. We welcome a variety of formats so that you can decide what would best fit your company. The contribution guidelines are as follows: 

Blogs  

These will be published on our website as an insight page.   

• Between 600 – 1,000 words long.   

• Can include images, infographics and videos/vlogs (see below guidelines about submitting vlogs). 

• Add links throughout your text. 

• Please download our blog submission form here (instructions here), fill it in and submit alongside your content.    

Vlogs  

These will be published on our website as an insight page. 

• Between 3 to 6 minutes. 

• YouTube link or MP4 file. 

• Title for the video and any intro text.  

• Examples: #1  

• Email us your video through https://wetransfer.com/. Instructions here.   

*For all submitted content, we require a headshot of each author, a brief biography, and the logo(s) of your organisation/company, so please ensure this is sent alongside all material.  

If you're interested in submitting content, please email [email protected]

The deadline for submissions is October 1st

Authors

Elis Thomas

Programme Manager, Tech and Innovation, techUK

Elis joined techUK in December 2023 as a Programme Manager for Tech and Innovation, focusing on AI, Semiconductors and Digital ID. 

He previously worked at an advocacy group for tech startups, with a regional focus on Wales. This involved policy research on innovation, skills and access to finance. 

Elis has a Degree in History, and a Masters in Politics and International Relations from the University of Winchester, with a focus on the digitalisation and gamification of armed conflicts. 

 

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