techUK is delighted to be hosting its annual National Security Reception on Thursday 20 March 2025, for the third year in a row.
techUK's National Security programme provides a forum for national security stakeholders to lead debate on new and emerging technologies which present opportunities to strengthen the UK's national security but also expose vulnerabilities which threaten it. The National Security programme assesses the capability of these technologies against various challenges facing the national security community in the UK, developing thought leadership on key issues such as improving procurement processes, stimulating innovation and advocating for better diversity and inclusion across the sector.
The annual National Security Reception is also an opportunity for broader techUK members working within the security and resilience sectors to meet and congratulate the new National Security Committee which will be elected in February and will exist to drive and govern the work of the programme.
techUK looks forward to welcoming you for an evening of networking and thought-provoking discussions about the important role of technology in the UK's national security organisations and missions.
Event details
Timing:
18:30 - Registration and drinks reception
19:15 - Speeches
20:00 - Networking
21:30 - Event close
Dress code: Business attire
Ticket prices:
techUK member ticket: free
Public sector: free
Non-member ticket: £120.00 + VAT
Please note: a refund will be given on cancellations received in writing 6 weeks prior to the event. Regrettably no refunds can be given after this date. Full terms and conditions can be viewed here.
For more information, please contact:
Raya Tsolova
Senior Programme Manager, techUK
Raya Tsolova
Senior Programme Manager, techUK
Raya Tsolova is a Programme Manager at techUK.
Prior to joining techUK, Raya worked in Business Development for an expert network firm within the institutional investment space. Before this Raya spent a year in industry working for a tech start-up in London as part of their Growth team which included the formation and development of a 'Let's Talk Tech' podcast and involvement in London Tech Week.
Raya has a degree in Politics and International Relations (Bsc Hons) from the University of Bath where she focused primarily on national security and counter-terrorism policies, centreing research on female-led terrorism and specific approaches to justice there.
Outside of work, Raya's interests include baking, spin classes and true-crime Netflix shows!
Margot joined techUK in September 2022 as the Head of Events and Sponsorship, running the event programme for our flagship events, such as the techUK Annual Dinner, Defence Ethics Summit, Building the Smarter State etc
Prior to this role, Margot managed events and external affairs for the Centre for Policy Studies, a political think tank in Westminster and also worked at the D Group, a London-based business membership organisation, where she was responsible for the events programme, account management and business strategy.
She holds a BA in Technical Translation in English, French and Spanish from Paris 7 - Denis Diderot and a MA in International Relations from the London Metropolitan University.
Outside of work, she enjoys travelling, going to concerts and snowboarding.
Dora joined techUK in October 2019 as an Events Assistant, coordinating and delivering our flagship events.
Prior to joining the team, Dora worked as a Senior Events Coordinator at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors at Parliament Square managing conferences and high profile ministerial events.