Co-organised by techUK and China Britain Business Council, the UK-China Tech Forum is designed to facilitate engagement between technology companies and key stakeholders from both government and industry in the UK and China.

This platform provides a unique opportunity to explore the critical issues shaping the future of technology collaboration between these two major global economies.

The Forum will offer insights into public policy, market trends, investment landscapes, and industrial shifts in both the UK and China, as well as provide insights into China’s technological ambitions and innovations. The Forum will aim to help stakeholders navigate the evolving tech ecosystems.

Importance:

The UK remains a global technology leader and one of Europe’s top destinations for tech investment, while China continues to rise as a dominant force in technology innovation and adoption, with its digital economy expected to significantly contribute to GDP by 2025.

Although the geopolitical context presents challenges, there are still numerous opportunities for trade, investment, and collaboration between the UK and China in non-politically sensitive areas of technology. Understanding the regulatory, political, and market dynamics will be essential for businesses seeking to thrive in these markets.

Agenda: 

09:30-9:45 - Opening Speeches

• Julian David, CEO, techUK
• Claire Urry, Chief Commercial Officer, China-Britain Business Council 

09:45-10:30
Panel 1: The State of the UK-China Relationship, Changing Geopolitics, and What it Means for Technology Companies

• Chair: Daniel Clarke, Policy Manager, International, techUK
• Speakers:
  • Robert Fenner, Partner, Taylor Wessing
  • Sam Hogg, Non-Resident Fellow, Oxford China Policy Lab
  • Melanie Garson, Geopolitics Lead, Tony Blair Institute for Global Change
  • Meia Nouwens, Senior Fellow, China Programme, The International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS)
  • Kenrick Davis, Senior Policy Advisor, China-Britain Business Council

10:30-11:15
Panel 2: The China Tech Ecosystem: Lessons and Opportunities

• Chair: Elinor Greenhouse, Senior Adviser, Tech and Innovation, Healthcare and Life Sciences, China-Britain Business Council
• Speakers:
  • Rory Green, Chief China Economist, Head of Asia Research, TS Lombard
  • Francesca Falco, Senior Manager, Public Affairs, Xiaomi Technology UK & Ireland
  • Professor Maziar Nekovee, Professor of Telecoms and Mobile Technologies and Founding Head of the Centre for Advanced Communications, Mobile Technology and IoT at the University of Sussex. Previously founder and Executive Dean of Sussex AI Institute Transnational Education (TNE) at Zhejiang Gongshang University
  • Xiaoming Wang, Sales Director, Europe, Alibaba Cloud

This event will be held under the Chatham House Rule.

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