Micro and Small business sessions will take place online. Medium and Large business sessions will take-place in a London location.
techUK will be hosting a series of focus groups with Police Digital Service (PDS) as they look to consult with industry on the planning and design of the PDS Innovation Cohort – an evolution of the PDS Digital Garage, expanding this concept by allowing the wider marketplace to get involved.
The Innovation Cohort aims to support the creation of a vibrant, competitive PoliceTech marketplace, allowing industry to work with policing, academia and third sector to come together to solve policing challenges.
PDS would like to better understand the different needs, wants, barriers and concerns of differing groups of suppliers to identify common themes to aide with the planning and creation of the Innovation Cohort.
The focus groups shall be split across 2 days and split in Micro, Small, Medium and Large. The sessions will be limited to 10 – 15 suppliers in each focus group, as such spaces will be limited to one representative per organisation. Due to the nature of the event, participants will be expected to contribute to an active, honest and lively discussion.
The focus groups will be held over two days as follows:
| Organisation | Date | Time |
| Micro | 12/07/2023 | 10.30am-12.00pm (Online) |
| Small | 12/07/2023 | 1.30pm- 3.00pm (Online) |
| Medium | 13/07/2023 | 10.30am-12.00pm (In-person) |
| Large | 13/07/2023 | 1.30pm-3.00pm (In-person) |
The definitions are:
- Micro: £0 - £1.7m turnover and/or 10 total staff
- Small business: £1.7m and/or up to 50 staff
- Medium: £8.5m turnover and/or up to 250 staff
- Large: £44m turnover or +250 staff
Please make sure to select the right ticket for your organisation when booking. Location for Medium and Largw business will be in Central London. Micro and Small sessions will be held virtually.
Georgie Morgan
Georgie Morgan
Georgie joined techUK as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager in March 2020, then becoming Head of Programme in January 2022.
Georgie leads techUK's engagement and activity across our blue light and criminal justice services, engaging with industry and stakeholders to unlock innovation, problem solve, future gaze and highlight the vital role technology plays in the delivery of critical public safety and justice services. The JES programme represents suppliers by creating a voice for those who are selling or looking to break into and navigate the blue light and criminal justice markets.
Prior to joining techUK, Georgie spent 4 and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. She worked closely with the Metropolitan Police and London borough councils to prevent and reduce the impact of crime on the business community. Her work ranged from the impact of low-level street crime and anti-social behaviour on the borough, to critical incidents and violent crime.
- Email:
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- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgie-henley/
Robert Walker
Robert Walker
Robert joined techUK in October 2022, where he is now Programme Manager for Health and Social Care.
Robert previously worked at the Pension Protection Fund, within the policy and public affairs team. Prior to this, he worked at the Scottish Parliament, advising politicians and industry stakeholders on a wide range of issues, including rural crime and health policies.
Robert has a degree in Politics and International Relations (MA Hons) from the University of Aberdeen, with a particular focus on strategic studies and energy security. Outside of work he enjoys activities such as running, rugby, boxing and cooking!
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- [email protected]
