We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming private briefing with the Will Hayter, Executive Director of Competition Markets Authority (CMA): “Understanding the CMA's Joint Statement on Competition in Generative AI”, on Thursday 19th September.
This briefing will provide an exclusive opportunity for industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to gain insights into the CMA's recent joint statement on competition in generative AI foundation models and AI products. This briefing aims to foster understanding and dialogue around the implications of the statement for the tech industry, focusing on how to maintain fair, open, and competitive markets.
Event Details
- Date: Thursday 19 September
- Time: 2pm – 3.30pm
- Location: Hybrid
- In-person - techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London EC4A 4AD
- Virtual - Microsoft teams
- Attendee Information: Please note this is a techUK members-only event.
The event will aim to:
- Contextualise the new international statement by the European Commission, The UK CMA, The US Department of Justice and the US Federal Trade Commission on Gen AI.
- Bring together stakeholders from multiple groups to increase familiarity with and discuss international cooperation on this issue.
- Provide an opportunity for DMCC issues to be raised and discussed.
Members are encouraged to send any specific questions that they’d like to raise in advance of the event, please email [email protected].
Whilst we are excited to offer this event in a hybrid format, we highly encourage you to join us in-person to take full advantage of the event.
Registration Information
If you would like to attend, please register with the button on this page. We will confirm your place via email along with the full agenda for the event and joining instructions.
Samiah Anderson
Samiah Anderson
Samiah Anderson is the Head of Digital Economy at techUK, overseeing the Digital Economy programme, which promotes how the UK digital economy and innovation can drive sustained economic growth.
With over six years of Government Affairs expertise, Samiah has built a solid reputation as a tech policy specialist, engaging regularly with UK Government Ministers, senior civil servants and UK Parliamentarians.
Before joining techUK, Samiah led several public affairs functions for international tech firms and coalitions at Burson Global (formerly Hill & Knowlton), delivering CEO-level strategic counsel on political, legislative, and regulatory issues in the UK, EU, US, China, India, and Japan. She is adept at mobilising multinational companies and industry associations, focusing on cross-cutting digital regulatory issues such as competition, artificial intelligence, and more.
She holds a BA (Hons) in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics from the University of London, where she founded the New School Economics Society, the Goldsmiths University chapter of Rethinking Economics.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Website:
- www.techuk.org,www.techuk.org
- LinkedIn:
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/samiahnanderson/
Audre Verseckaite
Audre Verseckaite
Audre joined techUK in July 2023 as a Policy Manager for Data. Previously, she was a Policy Advisor in the Civil Service, where she worked on the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, and at HM Treasury on designing COVID-19 support schemes and delivering the Financial Services and Markets Bill. Before that, Audre worked at a public relations consultancy, advising public and private sector clients on their communications, public relations, and government affairs strategy.
Prior to this, Audre completed an MSc in Public Policy at the Korea Development Institute and a Bachelor's in International Relations and History from SOAS, University of London. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time outdoors, learning about new cultures through travel and food, and going on adventures.
Oliver Alderson
Oliver Alderson
Oliver is the team assistant for the Policy and Public Affairs teams, joining techUK in November of 2023. He assists the teams admistrative support, communication, and event production.
Prior to working at techUK, Oliver studied at Swansea and Bristol universities, attaining a masters in Policy Research. During this time he competed in debating competitions around the country where he discussed and deliberated various policy issues. Between his studies Oliver acted as a student assistant in mental health research for the SMaRteN student network.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 07505 890 596
- LinkedIn:
- https://uk.linkedin.com/in/oliver-alderson-a51312180
