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, progressing to Head of Programme in January 2022.
In her current role, Georgie leads techUK’s engagement and initiatives across the blue light and criminal justice sectors. She works closely with industry and stakeholders to drive innovation, address challenges, and anticipate future needs, while showcasing the critical role technology plays in delivering essential public safety and justice services. Through the JES programme, she provides a platform for suppliers, helping them navigate and establish themselves in the blue light and criminal justice markets.
Before joining techUK, Georgie spent four and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. Collaborating with the Metropolitan Police and local councils, she focused on mitigating the impact of crime on the business community. Her efforts spanned addressing low-level street crime and anti-social behavior to managing critical incidents and violent crime.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- 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!
- Email:
- [email protected]
