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Join us for an afternoon of panel discussions and networking, bringing together members and stakeholders to showcase the work and impact women and those from minority backgrounds are having across the Security, Policing and Defence sectors.
This networking reception will be an opportunity to hear from senior leaders, their achievements and will demonstrate how they are driving change from their leadership positions. The event will also provide a great opportunity to discuss how we can look to the future and break down barriers to towards the normative and societal good of equal representation in the sectors.
techUK is actively working to open up new pathways for people from diverse backgrounds to thrive, which will help the sector to develop better products and services that recognise diverse user needs. But supporting everyone, of all backgrounds is a collective responsibility, and by championing diversity and inclusion, we pave the way for a more innovative and equitable future.
While this event is a celebration of women and minority groups in security, policing and defence, we are keen to have everyone join us. Supporting the progression of women needs all, and we would be delighted to have allies at the event.
We will announce more speakers as they are confirmed.
Fred is responsible for techUK's activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working to provide members with access to key stakeholders across the Defence and National Security community. Before taking on the role of Associate Director for Defence and National Security, Fred joined techUK in 2018, working as the Programme Head for Defence at techUK, leading the organisation's engagement with the Ministry of Defence. Before joining techUK, he worked at ADS, the national trade association representing Aerospace, Defence, Security & Space companies in the UK.
Fred is responsible for techUK’s market engagement and policy development activities across the Defence and National Security sectors, working closely with various organisations within the Ministry of Defence, and across the wider National Security and Intelligence community. Fred works closely with many techUK member companies that have an interest in these sectors, and is responsible for the activities of techUK's senior Defence & Security Board. Working closely with techUK's Programme Head for Cyber Security, Fred oversees a broad range of activities for techUK members.
Outside of work, Fred's interests include football (a Watford FC fan) and skiing.
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Mivy James has been an IT professional for nearly 30 years. She was Digital Transformation Director for BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. Mivy helps UK government departments with their digital transformation journeys, focussing on enterprise architecture and technology strategy, and has a particular focus on high trust sectors of government.
Mivy started her career as an analyst/programmer after completing a degree in Computer Science and Maths and soon moved into technical leadership and system design. Mivy has worked for a range of clients across UK government on everything from cutting edge technology research to the strategic design of multi-billion-pound programmes.
Mivy is enthusiastic about technology and particularly keen to encourage women to follow careers in the IT profession, she is the founder and chair of Digital Intelligence’s gender balance network.
