“How Technology and Skills will support Levelling Up in Yorkshire”
Join TechSkills and techUK for a panel discussion at UTC Leeds to discuss the crucial role technology will play in levelling up, from developing digital skills, producing a talent pipeline to support industry and careers, to the opportunities embracing technology presents for local communities, improving public services and the wider economic impact for our towns and cities.
This event follows UTC’s Interview Day with a number of businesses in the Leeds and Yorkshire area supporting the day and conducting interviews with the students from the UTC. Businesses attending the networking session include Siemens, BAM Nuttall, Network Rail, UK Armed Forces and many more.
14:00 – Arrival (parking on site) with refreshments available
14:30 – Panel discussion
16:00 – Networking Opportunity, meet students, tech sector etc
Speakers:
- Julian David, CEO, techUK
- Kelly Nicholls, CEO, TechSkills
- Alex Eavis, Chief Product Officer, EMIS Group Plc
- Dan Murray, Founder, Leeds-List
- Jonathan Young, CIO, FDM Group
For any queries related to this event, please get in touch with the below Team:
Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson
Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.
Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.
He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.
If you’d like to find out more about our work in the nations and regions please get in touch with Matt:
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- techuk.org,,techuk.org,
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Twitter:
- @IleanaLupsa
- Website:
- www.techUK.org
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/ileana-lupsa
Tracy Modha
Tracy Modha
Tracy supports the marketing of several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Central Government, Cyber Resilience, Defence, Education, Health and Social Care, Justice and Emergency Services, Local Public Services, Nations and Regions and National Security.
Tracy joined techUK in March 2022, having worked in the education sector for 19 years, covering administration, research project support, IT support and event/training support. My most outstanding achievement has been running three very successful international conferences and over 300 training courses booked all over the globe!
Tracy has a great interest in tech. Gaming and computing have been a big part of her life, and now electric cars are an exciting look at the future. She has warmed to Alexa, even though it can sometimes be sassy!
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 02073312000
- Website:
- www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83
