GBx Members are invited to discuss the future of UK Tech Policy with Jimmy McLoughlin, senior advisor to UK Government on technology and entrepreneurship.

Jimmy will share his insights on what’s next for UK Tech and is keen to hear from GBxers on issues relating to UK innovation and entrepreneurship. This is your chance to connect across the issues close to founders and investors hearts.

Many thanks to David Bates and the team at Taylor Wessing for hosting this discussion.

Jimmy McLoughlin has worked at the highest levels of business and government, serving for three years as Prime Minister Business Director at 10 Downing Street between 2016-2019 with a specialist focus on technology and entrepreneurship.

During a period of momentous political change Jimmy helped shape the British government’s relationship with domestic and international businesses, and witnessed firsthand the dynamic between industry leaders, entrepreneurs and policy-makers.

Prior to his government service Jimmy was Director of External Affairs at the Institute of Directors, the UK’s oldest and largest organisation for business leaders. At the IoD he oversaw a policy team and established a network for young entrepreneurs which now counts over 3000 members.