Join techUK, NCC Group and ITS Technology for a tech debate with the candidates for Greater Manchester Mayor
Over 26million people will elect their local Mayor in May. Some areas will be voting for their Mayor for the first time. That means it’s essential that Mayor’s are engaging with, representing, collaborating and appreciating the vital role that the tech sector has in driving growth, generating new products, creating jobs, driving public services, changing lives, supporting society, tackling climate change and connecting our lives.
Mayor’s, budgets and local decision making are more important now than ever before. With that in mind techUK is arranging a Mayoral Tech Hustings in Greater Manchester (21 March) to provide the Mayoral candidates an opportunity to discuss their plans and proposals, as well as for the local tech community to find out more and ask questions.
This moderated discussion will have opening statements, three/four set questions for the candidates, questions from the floor, and closing statements from each candidate.
This is a brilliant opportunity for those working in tech start-up’s, scale up’s, SMEs, multinational firms, public and private sector, tech venture capital, universities and colleges leading on digital skills and entrepreneurs to come together in their local area to hear from the candidates ahead of the Mayoral election.
We are delighted to be joined by the following candidates:
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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:
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- 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.
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- @IleanaLupsa
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- www.techUK.org
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Tracy Modha
Tracy Modha
Tracy supports several areas at techUK, including Cyber Exchange, Cyber Security, Defence, Health and Social Care, 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!
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- [email protected]
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- 02073312000
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- @TracyModha,@TracyModha
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- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
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- https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83,https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracymodha83
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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
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