It will be a timely opportunity to assess the landscape of the UK tech sector - as well as priorities for government support and initiatives, and for attracting investment - With the end of transition from the EU, and the UK’s new positioning in global markets.

Areas for discussion include:

• opportunities - how can UK tech businesses tap into new demands domestically and in global markets, particularly with the pandemic increasing the need for innovation and new ways of working
• the UK’s international competitiveness - and priorities for future trade deals and negotiations, and the UK’s positioning in emerging economies, including Asia Pacific
• maintaining momentum - building on strong investment trends in UK tech going forward
• spreading benefits across the UK - encouraging investment in the tech industry across the regions and nations, and linking with local industrial strategies and City Deals
• SMEs - assessing the support they need to access global markets and investment
• skills - looking at attracting global and domestic talent, diversity, and educational pathways and professional development

The discussion is bringing together stakeholders with policy officials who are due to attend from DIT; BEIS; the Cabinet Office; DCMS; the DfE; the DfT; GCHQ; the Geospatial Commission; the Government Legal Department; HMRC; the Home Office; the MoD; the MoJ; and the Welsh Government.