Tech Policy Expertise: AI-driven growth & innovation

  • Eliz Peck

  • Emma Dunn

    Emma Dunn is the co-founder of Friday Initiatives, a data company building practical tools and strategies that help organisations understand, govern and get value from their data. Friday works across the UK, Europe, Asia and Australia, supporting clients from government bodies to high-growth startups. Emma’s work focuses on shaping Friday’s direction, translating complex data and regulatory issues into clear narratives, and guiding how the company engages with partners and stakeholders as it scales.

  • Amy Jordan

    Amy is Director of Strategy and Delivery in the Infrastructure and Connectivity Group at Ofcom. She previously set up Ofcom’s first tech policy team and spent a number of years leading the development of Ofcom’s approach to Online Safety policy and supervision. Prior to Ofcom she spent over a decade in the UK Goverment leading a range of national security, cyber and technology issues , and two years at the World Economic Forum’s Centre for Cybersecurity.

  • Laura Contin

    Laura leads Monzo’s public policy work with a focus on the fintech’s international expansion in the EU and the US. She also leads on Monzo’s work on AI and innovation, with a focus on engagement with UK regulators. Monzo can have to Prior to joining Monzo, Laura was Director of European Affairs at Whitehouse Communications where she advised companies on how best to engage with policymakers to achieve meaningful policy change.

  • Imogen Stead

    As AI Policy Manager at the Centre for Long-term Resilience (CLTR), Imogen researches and advocates for the most effective policy levers to improve societal resilience against extreme AI risks.

    Imogen joined the CLTR from a leading tech-specialist global advisory firm, where she provided cross-jurisdictional AI policy, regulatory and geopolitical advisory expertise to a range of clients including frontier labs and a government-led AI security partnership. Before that, she co-launched and led the analysis for a new “emerging technologies” product at a European political risk advisory firm, specialising in political and regulatory analysis of UK, EU and multilateral AI policy initiatives.

    She is especially interested in the geopolitics of AI and is driven by the pressing challenge of how effective global AI governance strategies can be put in place against the backdrop of an increasingly fragmented geopolitical landscape.

    Imogen holds an MA, MPhil and DPhil in Classics from the University of Oxford, and is working towards an Executive Master’s degree in EU Studies from the Centre International de Formation Européene (Cife).

  • Theresa Yurkewich Hofmann

    Theresa Yurkewich Hoffmann is the Head of Responsible AI at Kainos, where she guides global organisations through the complexities of emerging technologies, drawing on her unique blend of expertise in public policy, law, and technology. Prior to joining Kainos, she was an AI Technical Specialist at Microsoft, focusing on regulation, sustainability, and Responsible AI. Her career also includes roles at organisations such as the City of London Corporation, Global Rights Compliance, and external advisory work with the OECD.
    Theresa holds a JD in Law and a BA, and has completed innovation-focused programmes at both Cambridge and Oxford. Her multidisciplinary background enables her to bridge the gap between legal frameworks and technological innovation.
    A recognized thought leader in the field, Theresa has spoken at major industry events including the Innovation Forum, Reset Connect London, Envision, and the Legal Business AI Summit. In 2023, she was named a Rising Star in Technology by WeAreTheCity for her contributions at the intersection of AI, regulation, and sustainability.

    Her career highlights include:
    City of London Corporation: Spearheaded initiatives such as the digital sandbox and lawtech programmes.
    OECD: Contributed to digital governance modernisation, integrating legal insight with tech innovation.
    Legal Sector: Regularly featured on high-profile panels and events, including the Legal Business AI Summit.

    Originally from Canada, Theresa has lived in The Hague and now resides in London, where she is a UK citizen. She brings a global perspective to her work and is fluent in both English and French.

  • Dina Rickman

    Senior director at GoFundMe, the world’s largest fundraising platform.
    Also launched two national news sites.

  • Mia Haffety

    Mia joined techUK in September 2023 within the Digital Infrastructure and Climate team(s) before transitioning to the Digital Economy team in April 2024.

    Before joining techUK, Mia worked as a Senior Policy Adviser at the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) sitting within the Policy Unit.

    Outside of work, Mia enjoys running, yoga, bouldering and art.

  • Oyetola Florence Idowu

    A dynamic digital transformation Tech leader, Global AI Delegate for the United Kingdom with Gafai and an advocate for responsible AI, ethics and sustainability in Tech with over 13 years of experience driving digital transformation across healthcare, government, public, private, and consulting sectors.


    I currently work with the NHS, where I lead cross-functional teams to deliver innovative digital products and process re-engineering initiatives using Agile (Scrum), Waterfall, and Lean methodologies. My expertise spans Digital Product Delivery, Business Intelligence, Data Analytics, Process Improvement, and Responsible AI. An award-winning researcher and co-author in AI Automation Framework, sustainability, Embedding ethics into AI collaboration, and healthcare technology.


    I am a mentor and an Early Career Advocate with the British Computer Society (BCS), showcasing my passion for empowering the next generation of tech professionals. I also mentor young professionals with the Association for black and minority Engineers (AFBE)UK, and MSc Big Data Analytics students at the University of Derby during the MSc enrichment week, guiding and empowering the next generation of tech professionals.


    I am an active member of the Institute of Engineering and Technology (MIET), a Professional member of the British Computer Society (BCS), a Corporate member of the Nigerian Society of Engineers (MNSE), Registered Engineer with council of Regulation of Engineering in Nigeria (COREN) and the Internet Society UK, cementing my reputation as a respected leader in the global tech ecosystem.

  • Rowan Wilkinson

    Rowan Wilkinson is a research associate in the Digital Society Programme, where she supports research on digital public infrastructure, the information space, tech sovereignty, and AI governance. Her expertise lies at the intersection of technology, humanitarianism, and international development.

    She previously worked with the UN and international NGOs on global development, crisis response, conflict, and human rights. Her previous research explored themes such as e-cash transfers in complex emergencies, and the use of technology to counter extremism.