techUK is excited to host this panel discussion bringing together industry leaders to explore how edge computing could accelerate innovation and boost productivity in sectors as diverse as manufacturing, transport, energy and utilities, healthcare, agriculture, and the public sector.
This event will consider how edge computing is being adopted and deployed by organisations in 2024, where the most exciting use cases are, and how various emerging technologies are converging at the edge to help organisations add value.
The panel will discuss:
- How successfully is the UK creating data-driven value at the edge and how can edge help organisations boost productivity?
- In what ways can edge computing enhance data processing and analytics, and how does this translate into productivity gains for businesses?
- How is innovation in 5G, AI and IoT devices impacting the business case for edge computing and digital transformation at the edge?
- What are the major barriers to accelerating edge adoption and how could the UK mitigate them?
- What industries are poised to benefit the most from edge computing in 2024, and how can they most effectively integrate it into their operations?
The panel will include:
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Matt Armstrong-Barnes, Chief Technology Officer - Artificial Intelligence, HPE
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Ian Cummings, Director of Private 5G solutions, Microsoft
- Brian Lappin, Head of Product Management, BT
- Sophie Greaves, Head of Telecoms and Spectrum Policy, techUK
Additional speakers will be announced in due course.
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Sue Daley
Sue Daley
Sue leads techUK's Technology and Innovation work.
This includes work programmes on cloud, data protection, data analytics, AI, digital ethics, Digital Identity and Internet of Things as well as emerging and transformative technologies and innovation policy. She has been recognised as one of the most influential people in UK tech by Computer Weekly's UKtech50 Longlist and in 2021 was inducted into the Computer Weekly Most Influential Women in UK Tech Hall of Fame. A key influencer in driving forward the data agenda in the UK Sue is co-chair of the UK government's National Data Strategy Forum. As well as being recognised in the UK's Big Data 100 and the Global Top 100 Data Visionaries for 2020 Sue has also been shortlisted for the Milton Keynes Women Leaders Awards and was a judge for the Loebner Prize in AI. In addition to being a regular industry speaker on issues including AI ethics, data protection and cyber security, Sue was recently a judge for the UK Tech 50 and is a regular judge of the annual UK Cloud Awards.
Prior to joining techUK in January 2015 Sue was responsible for Symantec's Government Relations in the UK and Ireland. She has spoken at events including the UK-China Internet Forum in Beijing, UN IGF and European RSA on issues ranging from data usage and privacy, cloud computing and online child safety. Before joining Symantec, Sue was senior policy advisor at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI). Sue has an BA degree on History and American Studies from Leeds University and a Masters Degree on International Relations and Diplomacy from the University of Birmingham. Sue is a keen sportswoman and in 2016 achieved a lifelong ambition to swim the English Channel.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- Phone:
- 020 7331 2055
- Twitter:
- @ChannelSwimSue,@ChannelSwimSue
Laura Foster
Laura Foster
Laura is techUK’s Head of Programme for Technology and Innovation.
She supports the application and expansion of emerging technologies, including Quantum Computing, High-Performance Computing, AR/VR/XR and Edge technologies, across the UK. As part of this, she works alongside techUK members and UK Government to champion long-term and sustainable innovation policy that will ensure the UK is a pioneer in science and technology
Before joining techUK, Laura worked internationally as a conference researcher and producer covering enterprise adoption of emerging technologies. This included being part of the strategic team at London Tech Week.
Laura has a degree in History (BA Hons) from Durham University, focussing on regional social history. Outside of work she loves reading, travelling and supporting rugby team St. Helens, where she is from.
- Email:
- [email protected]
- LinkedIn:
- www.linkedin.com/in/lauraalicefoster
