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The voice of the private sector in UK tech.

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"I love London’s ambition. It’s a key reason why I consider London the world’s only truly global city." 🏙️

This week's City AM "The Square Mile and Me" was with @russshaw.bsky.social 🙌

To read the full interview, read 👇
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Russ Shaw: I hope UK tech moves from survival to aggressive investment
We dig into the memory bank of the City's great and good. Today, Russ Shaw, founder of Tech London Advocates, takes us through his career.
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December 4, 2025 at 2:44 PM
A sold out event awaits TLA Taiwan this evening ⬇️
🎟️ TLA Taiwan Year-End Innovation Meetup: “Agents Without Borders"
⏰ 4 December
💻 3rd floor, 29 Wilson St

With the theme “AI × Culture × Collaboration,” join TLA Taiwan for a relaxed, creative and interactive event 🇹🇼

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TLA–Taiwan Year-End Innovation Meetup: “Agents Without Borders” · Luma
🌉 TLA–Taiwan Year-End Innovation Meetup: “Agents Without Borders” Organiser: Tech London Advocates – Taiwan Working Group Sponsored by: NSTC and…
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December 4, 2025 at 9:53 AM
"The need for speed is absolutely critical here" ⏩

On Monday morning, @russshaw.bsky.social joined Will Bain on BBC Radio 4's Today Programme to discuss how the budget can support the UK tech sector 🇬🇧

Listen to Russ from 24:30 👇
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December 3, 2025 at 11:52 AM
With this framework of support in place, the focus for entrepreneurs and scaling firms now shifts to consistency and clarity in delivery.”

@russshaw.bsky.social explores the implications of #Budget2025 for UK tech in @uktn.bsky.social 💼

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Will the Autumn Budget deliver stability for tech and innovation? - UKTN
Amidst a cost-of-living crisis and rising business uncertainty, delivering a budget to reassure the nation was an unenviable task.
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December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
"The focus now should be on delivering these measures and creating a more stable, growth-oriented environment for business."

@russshaw.bsky.social calls for delivery & certainty after the #Budget announcements for UK tech in Saskia Koopman's City AM piece.

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British founders bagging a few Budget wins after dodging exit tax
Reeves proposed the 'start, scale, stay' mantra with tax incentives and regulatory reviews to make Britain the top place for startups.
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November 28, 2025 at 12:05 PM
🎟️ TLA Taiwan Year-End Innovation Meetup: “Agents Without Borders"
⏰ 4 December
💻 3rd floor, 29 Wilson St

With the theme “AI × Culture × Collaboration,” join TLA Taiwan for a relaxed, creative and interactive event 🇹🇼

Sign up 👇
luma.com/5hqzdkr4
TLA–Taiwan Year-End Innovation Meetup: “Agents Without Borders” · Luma
🌉 TLA–Taiwan Year-End Innovation Meetup: “Agents Without Borders” Organiser: Tech London Advocates – Taiwan Working Group Sponsored by: NSTC and…
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November 28, 2025 at 11:39 AM
"Increases to EMI/VCT/EIS limits, and regional clusters, will make it easier for investors to help ambitious businesses grow domestically."

@russshaw.bsky.social discusses the #Budget's support for the UK tech & scaleup ecosystem in Verdict

Full reaction 👇
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Autumn Budget 2025: What does it mean for the UK's tech startup ecosystem?
UK Autumn Budget 2025: What does Chancellor Rachel Reeves' Budget mean for the UK's tech startup ecosystem?
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November 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
London Life Sciences Week has begun 🧪

For more information on how you can get involved 👇
🎟️ London Life Sciences Week - hosted by BIA, L&P and MedCity
⏰ Nov 16-21

LLSW offers a unique opportunity to connect with over 1,300 professionals from leading life sciences companies & international investment firms.

For more👇
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London Life Sciences Week 2025
London Life Sciences Week takes place from 16-21 November 2025. Centered around the Jefferies European Healthcare Conference, LLSW brings together global biotech leaders, investors, and innovators. Do...
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November 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
🎟️ London Life Sciences Week - hosted by BIA, L&P and MedCity
⏰ Nov 16-21

LLSW offers a unique opportunity to connect with over 1,300 professionals from leading life sciences companies & international investment firms.

For more👇
lifesciencesweek.london
London Life Sciences Week 2025
London Life Sciences Week takes place from 16-21 November 2025. Centered around the Jefferies European Healthcare Conference, LLSW brings together global biotech leaders, investors, and innovators. Do...
lifesciencesweek.london
November 14, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Massive congratulations Naomi! 🎉
⭐️ Congratulations to Naomi Timperley, Tech North Advocates lead, on being named Computer Weekly's Most Influential Woman in UK Tech 🏆

Naomi was previously named a CW Rising Star in 2017 & has done invaluable work for UK tech, we are so proud of her 🥳

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Computer Weekly announces the Most Influential Women in UK Tech 2025 | Computer Weekly
Computer Weekly has revealed who is on the 2025 list of the 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech, including this year’s winner, Naomi Timperley
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November 7, 2025 at 10:01 AM
"Without a national programme of reskilling & upskilling, the ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ risks benefiting only a narrow section of the population."

@russshaw.bsky.social discusses what's next after £31bn of US investment in UK tech in Computer Weekly 💻

Read below 👇
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The ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ must now be matched by a UK skills revolution | Computer Weekly
The recent ‘Tech Prosperity Deal’ proposed by large tech firms is a massive opportunity for the UK, as long as the UK builds the skills to take advantage
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November 5, 2025 at 12:39 PM
"When essential national services rely on overseas infrastructure, the challenge is no longer just tech. It is about strategic autonomy." 🔒

@russshaw.bsky.social explores the recent wake-up calls for securing digital sovereignty in @uktn.bsky.social 🇬🇧

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Securing Britain's digital sovereignty - UKTN
The AWS outage, which took down services at HMRC and major financial institutions, was not simply a technical glitch. It was a wake-up call.
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October 30, 2025 at 11:31 AM
The prospect of the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor is “incredibly powerful” – particularly with the latest £500m government investment 🔋

Last month, @russshaw.bsky.social joined @uktn.bsky.social & Lloyds Banking Group for a roundtable on Cambridge’s opportunity. Read below👇
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Cambridge shapes its innovative future - UKTN
Cambridge is fast becoming a global hub for innovation, often drawing comparisons to Silicon Valley.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:26 AM
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GTA in the USA 🇺🇸

Our latest GTA newsletter video is out now – focusing on our ever expanding groups in the USA 📈

@TechBostonAdv’s Jesse Witkowski & Tech Arizona Advocates’ Daniela Santangelo join @RussShaw1 to discuss their groups’ plans 💡

Watch 👇
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October 16, 2025 at 9:53 AM
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Great to join Suki Fuller and Flavilla Fongang for the launch of 'The Voices in the Shadow' from Global Tech Advocates Black Women in Tech @techlondonadv.bsky.social @globaltechadv.bsky.social
October 5, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Taking place today ⬇️
🎟️ Here East Future Talks: Dangerous Ideas to shape the Creative Economy
⏰ 30 September
📍 Plexal Park, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Explore how AI, creativity and education collide in shaping the next wave of innovators 🤖

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Here East Future Talks: Dangerous Ideas to shape the Creative Economy
The latest instalment in Here East’s Future Talks series – uncovering bold perspectives on the future of the creative economy.
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September 30, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Happening today ⬇️
🎟️ TechByte: Unlock Value with AI Agents (No Coding Required)
⏰ 16 September
💻 Online

Learn how Google Agentspace empowers employees to create AI agents, regardless of technical skill - ideal for business leaders at any stage of AI adoption.

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TechByte: Unlock value with AI agents (No coding required)
TechByte: Unlock value with AI agents (No coding required)
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September 16, 2025 at 7:55 AM
🎟️ Cambridge Tech Week
⏰ 15-19 September
📍 Cambridge

A global tech gathering uniting visionaries, world-leading experts & strategic investors to drive growth, collaboration, and transformative innovation across the tech ecosystem 🌐

For more 👇
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Cambridge Tech Week 2025 | 15 - 19 September 2025
Cambridge Tech Week is a global tech gathering to unite world-leading experts, visionary innovators, and strategic investors to drive growth in the tech ecosystem.
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September 15, 2025 at 2:00 PM
🎟️ Here East Future Talks: Dangerous Ideas to shape the Creative Economy
⏰ 30 September
📍 Plexal Park, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

Explore how AI, creativity and education collide in shaping the next wave of innovators 🤖

Sign up 👇
shorturl.at/daDca
Here East Future Talks: Dangerous Ideas to shape the Creative Economy
The latest instalment in Here East’s Future Talks series – uncovering bold perspectives on the future of the creative economy.
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September 12, 2025 at 12:05 PM
Happening today ⬇️
🎟️ FinTech Fringe Festival 2025
📍 London, Old Sessions House
⏰ 9–10 September

Two days of practical insights, real connections & proven strategies for FinTechs serious about scaling.

🏷️ TLA members get 20% off with code TLA_FF25

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Explore Buy Tickets space in Fintech Fringe Forum
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September 9, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🎟️ Google Cloud AI Influence: Sustainability
⏰ 23 September 2025
📍 County Hall, London

Discover the innovative intersection of Generative AI and Sustainability 🌱

Register now 👇
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AI Influence - Sustainability
Explore Google Cloud's AI capabilities and value for innovative startups, these events are developed in collaboration with key ecosystem partners.
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September 9, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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Global Stars – our latest initiative as an associated org of Coldplay’s #MusicOfTheSpheres World Tour to spotlight founders under 35 driving solutions for the energy transition - Launch on 6 Sept @ Wembley and nominations open 7 Sept @techlondonadv.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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🚨 LAUNCH DAY 🚨

Good luck to TLA Cyprus on the launch in Limassol today 🇨🇾
September 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🎟️ TechByte: Unlock Value with AI Agents (No Coding Required)
⏰ 16 September
💻 Online

Learn how Google Agentspace empowers employees to create AI agents, regardless of technical skill - ideal for business leaders at any stage of AI adoption.

Sign up 👇
shorturl.at/F6mwS
TechByte: Unlock value with AI agents (No coding required)
TechByte: Unlock value with AI agents (No coding required)
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September 3, 2025 at 8:32 AM
🎟️ FinTech Fringe Festival 2025
📍 London, Old Sessions House
⏰ 9–10 September

Two days of practical insights, real connections & proven strategies for FinTechs serious about scaling.

🏷️ TLA members get 20% off with code TLA_FF25

Sign up 👇
bit.ly/4kbAu7q
Buy Tickets | Fintech Fringe Forum
Explore Buy Tickets space in Fintech Fringe Forum
bit.ly
September 2, 2025 at 8:18 AM