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The world of technology never slows down. June saw many events and announcements – from the Spending Review, announced during the middle of London Tech Week, to the Industrial Strategy and the Trade Strategy.
July is proving to be just as eventful. On 2 July, our annual tradition – the Annual Dinner – took place at the beautiful Royal Lancaster Hotel in Central London. If you were one of the more than 600 people who joined us that evening: thank you. It was a wonderful night, and we always feel so fortunate to work alongside so many talented and insightful individuals like you.
Thank you once again to our headline sponsors, FDM Group and Salesforce , as well as our networking sponsor Colt Technology Services for making it possible.
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The Annual Dinner is not just a fun night dedicated to celebrating the tech ecosystem, though. For the third year in a row, we got together to also celebrate the winners of our President's Awards.
The President's Awards were launched to recognise the significant contribution techUK members are making through their work with technology. Our aim is to celebrate the people within techUK member companies who are going above and beyond in their work to make a difference to the world around them in four categories: people, society, economy, and the planet.
Our winners this years are...
🤝 People Award 🤝
The People Award recognises someone who, through technology, has made a positive impact on well-being, health, skills, safety, or diversity and inclusion.
This year's winner is Lynette Ousby , CEO of ReStart.
Lynette is a driving force in advancing digital health across the UK. Her efforts have remained centered on a clear goal: enhancing the accessibility and usefulness of healthcare data.
Through her leadership, the NHS is redefining its approach to digital transformation, creating tangible improvements for individuals and communities alike. Her unwavering dedication to community engagement, particularly in under-resourced schools, food banks, and dementia care, is both powerful and inspiring - making her a truly worthy recipient of the President's Award for People.
🌍 Society Award 🌍
The Society Award recognises someone who is helping society to live better, work better, or interact better.
Our Society Award winner this year is none other than Razi Hassan , Co-founder of the Domestic Abuse Alliance .
For the past six years, Razi and the Domestic Abuse Alliance have led the way in developing innovative, technology-driven solutions to support individuals and families impacted by domestic abuse - both in his home county of Hertfordshire and nationwide. His digital services are empowering UK police forces, frontline workers, and survivors, enabling quicker and safer pathways out of harm’s way. Razi’s work is a compelling testament to the positive power of technology in creating meaningful social change.
📊 Economy Award 📊
The Economy Award recognises someone who, through technology, has strengthened the UK economy. This could be through supporting the growth of UK SMEs, leading the innovation of UK tech, or accelerating financial planning or risk mitigation.
The winner for the Economy Award this year is Fayola-Maria Jack, PC.dp., MBA, PhDc , Founder and CEO of Resolutiion ® .
Fayola has developed a pioneering AI-powered platform that reimagines conflict resolution by focusing on proactive relationship-building. Her end-to-end solution shifts conflict management from a costly legal challenge to a strategic, streamlined process, enhancing business efficiency and contributing to broader economic strength. She embodies the resilience and visionary leadership at the heart of this award.
🌿 Planet Award 🌿
The Planet Award recognises someone who, through technology, is supporting our planet. This could include initiatives to support the climate agenda, decarbonisation, projects that support reuse and recycling, or advancements in clean energy.
The Planet Award winner this year is Anthony Levy , Founder and Chairman of Circularity First .
Anthony’s infectious energy and steadfast dedication have made him a compelling advocate for sustainable technology, motivating business leaders to align profitability with environmental responsibility. Through Circularity First, he’s helping organisations integrate digital transformation with low-carbon, low-waste practices, proving that sustainability and performance can go hand in hand. As a true force multiplier in the circular economy, Anthony is reshaping the tech sector’s approach to sustainability and demonstrating that what’s good for the planet can also be good for business.
📅 Upcoming Events 📅
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This will be out last newsletter until the end of summer, we will be back in September. Wishing you all a wonderful and restful summer break!