Tech Hub At Labour Conference

Sunday 22nd September - Tuesday 24th September

Madre, 6, Atlantic Pavilion Albert Dock, Liverpool, L3 4AE

Below is our list of events just minutes from the Secure Zone at Labour Party Conference - we look forward to seeing you there.

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Sunday 22nd September

13.30 - 15.00

The Wicked Problems Podcast: Live at Labour Party Conference

Panel and Live Podcast Recording

Hosted by Wicked Problems

A panel and live recording of the Wicked Problems podcast with a range of guests from the ClimateTech world, discussing the opportunity of climate innovation under a Labour Government.

Speakers to be confirmed.

15.00 - 16.30

For FOAK's Sake: Building the First of a Kind solutions to combat climate change in the UK

Panel

Hosted by the Startup Coalition & Ripple

A panel discussion on how to scale the technologies required to accelerate decarbonisation across the economy, specifically looking at challenge of First-of-a-Kind (FOAK) funding for innovators literally breaking ground with new innovations.

Speakers:

  • Andrew Pakes MP, Member of Parliament for Peterborough

  • Tone Langengen, Senior Policy Advisor for Climate & Energy at the TBI

  • Christian Hernandez, Partner at 2150

  • Sarah Mackintosh, Director at Cleantech for UK

  • Charlie Mercer, Deputy Policy Director at the Startup Coalition (Chair)

16.30 - 18.00

Built Different: Accelerating decarbonisation of the built environment through tech and innovation

Panel

Hosted by the Startup Coalition & Checkatrade

A panel discussion on how the Labour Government can deploy technology to accelerate its Warm Homes Plan, decarbonise the housing stock and empower consumers to lower their energy bills.

Speakers:

  • Claire Hughes MP, Member of Parliament for Bangor Aberconwy

  • Jambu Palaniappan, CEO at Checkatrade

  • Joe McMullen, COO at Airex

  • Izzy Woolgar, Director of External Affairs at the Centre for Net Zero

  • Charlie Mercer, Deputy Policy Director at the Startup Coalition (Chair)

18.00 - 20.00

Building Tech for Everyone Reception

This event brings together leading civil society voices and the people building the technology of tomorrow to celebrate what a diverse tech policy ecosystem should look like.

Come join us and the Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms Chris Bryant MP for drinks and conversations about the future of responsible technology and how to build tech for everyone!

Speaker: Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms

20.00 - 22.30

Labour in the City Reception

Party 🥳

Hosted by Labour in the City

Labour in the City is delighted to invite you to an evening drinks reception at Labour Party Conference.

It will welcome the new intake of Labour MPS and discussing the government's plans for financial services.

Please send RSVPs to hello@secnewgate.co.uk

Monday 23rd September

8.30 - 9.30

Fit for the Future: Harnessing AI for Economic Growth and Public Sector Transformation

Policymakers, industry & civil society come together to discuss how Labour can unlock AI to deliver the Five Missions.

Invite only.

Private Roundtable (by invitation only)

Hosted by Labour Digital, the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change, and Labour Together

9.45 - 10.45

A Progressive Vision for Digital Skills

Panel

Hosted by the Startup Coalition and BCS

A panel exploring the tech talent shortage and an ambitious plan for digital skills. Join BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT and Startup Coalition to discuss how innovative education and apprenticeship programs can drive growth by enhancing digital literacy and unlocking access to top talent.

Speakers to be announced.

9.30 - 10.45

Breaking Down Barriers to Opportunity - How do We Make Great Tech Careers Available to All?

Private Roundtable (by invitation only)

Hosted by Labour Digital and Multiverse

With the tech and AI revolution underway, this roundtable will explore how we ensure the best jobs of the next decade don’t just go to those who got the best jobs in the past. With attendance from key Labour figures, civil society groups and industry, we’ll discuss how the Growth and Skills Levy can unlock opportunity across the whole of society.

This roundtable is invite only.

11.00 - 12.15

Digital Skills & Safety - How can we combat emerging risks presented by new technologies?

Panel

Hosted by Labour Digital and IWF

​Rounding off our half-day on digital skills, this discussion will extend the conversation to the important digital skills and safety space. Breaking down barriers to digital opportunities requires everyone having the skills and ability to be online. As more and more of our daily lives and livelihoods go digital, how can we increase online safety for everyone given the increasing use of AI and proliferation of new tech? 

Speakers:

  • Dan Aldridge MP, Member of Parliament for Weston-super-Mare

  • Steve Race MP, ​Member of Parliament for Exeter

  • Seyi Akiwowo, Founder of Glitch

  • ​Emma Hardy, Director of Communications at IWF

  • Brittany Smith, UK Policy and Partnerships Lead at OpenAI

  • Casey Calista, Chair of Labour Digital (Chair)

11.00 - 12.00

Supercharging Sustainable Growth Through Fintech

How Fintech can accelerate growth across the UK economy with the right support from the Government.

By invitation only.

Private Roundtable (by invitation only)

Hosted by Startup Coalition and GoCardless

12.30 - 13.45

Tech, Transport, and Tacos

Panel

Hosted by Startup Coalition and Starship

Every day in the UK and beyond, thousands of deliveries are made autonomously.

Join Startup Coalition, Starship for a lively discussion and lunch on bolstering the adoption of autonomous vehicles and delivery, tackling last-mile deployment, and Labour’s vision for transport.

Speakers to be announced.

12.30 - 13.45

The Future of Public Services: Harnessing the Potential of Open Source AI

Private Roundtable (by invitation only)

Hosted by Labour Digital

Labour will not achieve its five missions without radically transforming public service delivery, but must do so at minimum cost and with maximum protection for citizens’ data. Open source AI models offer a means to achieve this. How can UK Governments at national and local level work with industry to seize this open source opportunity?

By invitation only.

14.00 - 15.30

Tech-driven economic growth: The role of connectivity in unlocking opportunities for all

Panel

Hosted by Labour Digital & CityFibre

The discussion will consider the role of connectivity in delivering the Labour government’s mission to achieve a high-growth economy, including meeting its manifesto commitment of 100% gigabit connectivity. How we can ensure that every citizen and business feels the benefits of world-class technology that is now - or soon to be - at their doorstep.

Speakers:

  • Chris Bryant MP, Minister of State for Data Protection and Telecoms

  • Chi Onwurah MP, Chair of the Science and Technology Select Committee

  • Matt Howett, Founder and CEO at Assembly Research

  • Ed Taylor, Director of Public Affairs at CityFibre

  • Kirsty Innes, Director of Technology Policy at Labour Together

  • Sasjkia Otto, Senior researcher at the Fabian Society (Chair)

15.30 - 17.00

Kickstarting economic growth with tech: How can we scale-up more tech businesses in the UK?

Panel

Hosted by Labour Digital & Boardwave

​This panel will focus on scaling up more tech businesses in the UK. As is much discussed, the UK is brilliant at starting up tech companies. But these companies don't scale in the UK. What can we do to change this? 

​Speakers: 

  • ​Claire Hughes MP, Member of Parliament for Bangor Aberconwy

  • ​Louise Jones MP, Member of Parliament for North East Derbyshire

  • ​Amali de Alwis MBE, NED and Startup Consultant

  • ​Tom Adeyoola, Co-author of Labour's Startup Review

  • ​Phil Robinson, Founder & CEO at Boardwave

  • ​Charlie Mercer, Labour Digital and Startup Coalition (Chair)

17.00 - 18.00

Kickstarting economic growth with tech: how can the transformation of the public sector drive benefits throughout the UK?

Panel

Hosted by Labour Digital & Cognizant

A panel sponsored by Cognizant on how AI, data and digital solutions can transform the functioning of public services to support economic growth and bring benefits to UK society.

Panellists:

  • Kanishka Narayan MP, PPS to the Environment Secretary

  • Yatin Mahandru, VP and Head of Public Sector and Health, Cognizant

  • Anna Thomas, Co-Founder and Founding Director of the Institute for the Future of Work

  • Helen Milner, Chief Executive, Good Things Foundation (invited)

  • Chris Woodward, UK Public Sector Lead, Nvidia (invited)

  • Darren Jones, Chief Secretary to the Treasury (invited)

  • Lulu Freemont, Labour Digital (chair)

18.00 - 20.00

THE Labour Tech Party

We are bringing all of the best of the Tech Ecosystem together for a one-of-a-kind party - Startup Coalition, Labour Digital, Labour Women in Tech and Zoom.

RSVP at https://lu.ma/030bl14f

20.30 - 22.30

Uber Eats & Uber Drinks

Party 🥳

Hosted by the Startup Coalition and Uber Eats

Uber Eats and Startup Coalition are joining forces to celebrate how technology can support the high street.

Expect food, drink and fun!

RSVP at https://lu.ma/wt8v3ryo

23.00 until they shut us down

Labour Tech Late Night Party & Transatlantic Tech Drinks

Nothing like a late night drinks with all of your closest friends in tech policy.

Join Labour Digital, Startup Coalition and the Progressive Policy Institute.

Our bar > the Hotel Bar.

Kindly sponsored by CityFibre.

RSVP at https://lu.ma/hgmbdndj

Tuesday 24th September

8.00 - 9.30

London Property Alliance Roundtable

Private Roundtable (by invitation only)

Hosted by the London Property Alliance

By invitation only.

10.00 - 11.00

Improving AI Adoption to Support Labour’s Mission for Growth

Panel

Hosted by TechUK and RELX

Throughout Labour’s Five Missions, it is clear that technology – including AI - is seen as a tool that can help to deliver on the Government’s vision for a better future and the effective delivery of public services. This session will consider what the current barriers are to AI adoption, and what policy changes could be made to make the uptake of AI solutions simpler and more accessible. The conversation will discuss the potential productivity gains that could be made across government, the public sector and businesses – and how we work to achieve them.

9.30 - 11.00

Innovation in Digital Assets: What Comes Next?

Private Roundtable (by invitation only)

Hosted by the Startup Coalition and KR1

A roundtable on Labour’s approach to digital assets, and what startups and other companies in the Web3 sector need from the Government.

By invitation only.

11.00 - 12.30

Harnessing Startups and Scaleups for Growth & Productivity

Private Roundtable (by invitation only)

Hosted by the Startup Coalition and TechUK

This roundtable aims to bring together key stakeholders from government, industry, and the startup community to explore strategies and policies that can support the scaling of startups, enhance their impact on the economy, and ensure sustainable growth across the UK.

By invitation only.

11.00 - 12.30

Powering Small Business Growth through a Payments Revolution

A panel discussion on how fintechs are driving growth through payments innovation, and the benefits for UK businesses large and small.

Speakers:

  • Tulip Siddiq MP, Economic Secretary to the Treasury

  • Luke Charters MP, Member of Parliament for York Outer and Chair of the Fintech APPG

  • Tanisha Aggarwal, Co-Chair of Labour in the City

  • Martin McTague, National Chair at the Federation of Small Businesses

  • Jack Wilson, VP for Policy at Truelayer

  • Charlie Mercer, Deputy Policy Director at the Startup Coalition (Chair)

Panel

Hosted by the Startup Coalition and Truelayer

12.45 - 13.45

The White Heat of AI? How Artificial Intelligence Can Support Growth under a Labour Government

Panel

Hosted by the Startup Coalition and Zoom

A panel discussion on how the Government can fast-track growth and productivity through AI Adoption with special guests. The panel will cover the role of AI in the workforce and how it can be a driver for growth and productivity.

Speakers:

  • Feryal Clark MP, Minister for AI and Digital Government

  • Camilla de Coverly Veale, Policy Director at the Startup Coalition

  • Jakob Mokander, Director Science & Technology Policy at the Tony Blair Institute for Global Change

  • Tom Hewitson, Co-founder & Chief AI Officer at General Purpose

  • Drew Smith, Head of Government Relations for UK & Ireland at Zoom (Chair)

16.15 - 17.15

How Decentralisation is Empowering Individuals and Unlocking Growth

Panel

Hosted by the Startup Coalition and Kraken

Join Kraken and the Startup Coalition for a lively conversation with policy professionals and startup founders highlighting insights into Web3 adoption in the UK and how decentralisation is giving people more control over their everyday lives. Join us as we share the results from Kraken’s survey on UK adoption of digital assets and discuss what the Government can do to support growth and attract high-skilled jobs in this innovative sector.

Speakers to be announced.

17.30 - 18.15

The Power Behind Regional Clusters

A panel discussion bringing together regional tech cluster groups, UK Tech Cluster Group, Liverpool Slush'd and Tramshed Tech to highlight the role and the power of regional clusters and what more they need to promote growth and labour's policy agenda.

Speakers to be announced.

18.15 - 20.00

Tech across the UK: a Startup Coalition and the UK Tech Cluster Group Reception

Party 🥳

Hosted by the Startup Coalition & the UK Tech Cluster Group

​Join Startup Coalition and UK Tech Cluster Group as we celebrate tech nationwide! RSVP at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/regional-tech-party-tickets-990228589367?aff=oddtdtcreator