Delivering Digital for All | Tracy Brabin on Tech, Inclusion & Regional Growth

Описание: How can digital innovation drive economic growth and inclusion across the UK? In this exclusive fireside chat, Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, and Jeff Bullwinkel, VP at Microsoft EMEA, discuss:

📌 Expanding digital access & skills across regions
📌 The role of public-private collaboration in tech development
📌 How West Yorkshire is becoming a hub for digital innovation
📌 Policy and investment strategies to bridge the digital divide

🎙️ Speakers:
🔹 Tracy Brabin – Mayor of West Yorkshire
🔹 Jeff Bullwinkel – VP & Deputy General Counsel, Microsoft EMEA

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On Monday, 10th March, policymakers, industry leaders, and innovators gathered in Westminster to tackle the biggest challenges in AI, workplace tech, and digital infrastructure. Here’s what you missed:

🚀 AI in 2030 – Experts debated how the UK can lead in AI while balancing innovation and regulation. Can we compete with global giants?

💼 AI at Work – AI is reshaping productivity. The big takeaway? It’s not replacing jobs—it’s changing how we work.

🔥 Digital Competition – Sarah Cardell, CEO of the CMA, broke down how tech regulation can drive fair growth and innovation.

📈 Keeping Our Edge – What will keep the UK’s tech sector competitive? Investment in skills, infrastructure, and responsible innovation.

🏗️ Build, Build, Build! – From 5G to sustainable data centres, infrastructure is the backbone of tech growth—but challenges remain.

📢 Closing Keynote – The Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP laid out the government’s vision for a thriving, responsible tech ecosystem.

This wasn’t just a conference—it was a space for debate, connections, and shaping the future of UK tech. Don’t miss out next year!

🔗 Catch the highlights here:    • Tech Policy Conference 2025  

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