Attendees will gain essential insights into the latest trends and opportunities for the region. Everything from the size of the market to who the biggest buyers and suppliers are. You will hear from Stephen Blackburn at Leeds City Council about their innovation strategy and how they work with suppliers. We will also hear from DAC Beachcroft, and you will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session during a suppliers spotlight with speakers from Codurance and Ayup Digital.
The session will provide techUK members active or looking to break into the local public services and wider public sector market with a better understanding of the current landscape, latest technology and procurement trends for West Yorkshire.
If you want to be part of this ecosystem, register now!
Speakers include:
Chris Air
Stephen Blackburn
Helen Jones
Cameron Major
Simon Shaw
Steven Taylor
Ed Williams
This event is open to techUK members and public sector are also welcome to attend to hear what others are doing in the region.
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
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Matt Robinson
Matt Robinson
Matt is techUK’s Head of Nations and Regions.
Matt is leading techUK’s work with members and stakeholders across the UK to increase the Local Digital Capital across the UK’s nation and regions, build communities and to ensure that digital technology plays a key part the post-COVID-19 levelling-up recovery.
Prior to joining techUK, Matt worked for several national education charities and membership bodies to develop their regional partnerships with schools, academy trusts, local authorities, and other stakeholders. He’s also worked with local authority leaders and other stakeholders to engage communities, work with elected members and improve public services.
He holds a BA in Politics from the University of York and an MA in International Relations from the University of Leeds. Away from work he’s a keen football fan and golfer.
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Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
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