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Meet the Innovators: Paul Hollands, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at AXA UK&I

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17 Jun 2025

Meet the Innovators: Paul Hollands, Chief Data and Analytics Officer at AXA UK&I

AXA are one of the UK's leading insurance companies looking after millions of customer's insurance needs across car, home, health and business.

Click below to find out more about how AXA UK&I are promoting a healthy UK innovation ecosystem.

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Rory Daniels Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies Rory joined techUK in June 2023 after three years in the Civil Service on its Fast Stream leadership development programme. During this time, Rory worked on the Government's response to Covid-19 (NHS Test & Trace), school funding strategy (Department for Education) and international climate and nature policy (Cabinet Office). He also tackled the social care crisis whilst on secondment to techUK's Health and Social Care programme in 2022. Before this, Rory worked in the House of Commons and House of Lords alongside completing degrees in Political Economy and Global Politics. Today, Rory leads techUK's emerging technologies activity across everything from immersive, web3, AI and robotics to space, gaming & metaverse. This involves co-running techUK's flagship Innovation campaign, managing four series (including the 'Meet the Innovators' interview series), and launching 4-6-month 'sprint campaigns' on transformative technologies and sectors. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorydaniels28/

Paul Hollands

Chief Data and Analytics Officer, AXA UK&I

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Paul Hollands

Chief Data and Analytics Officer, AXA UK&I

Paul Hollands is an expert in driving growth, optimisation and innovation through data and analytics. With a focus on building and leading high-performing teams, Paul has a track record of transforming businesses by leveraging data, analytics, AI, and digital solutions to create new value-enhancing products and services.

With over a decade of experience in senior IT roles across banking and insurance sectors, Paul brings a wealth of expertise in data-driven decision-making and organisational transformation.

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Rory Daniels Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies Rory joined techUK in June 2023 after three years in the Civil Service on its Fast Stream leadership development programme. During this time, Rory worked on the Government's response to Covid-19 (NHS Test & Trace), school funding strategy (Department for Education) and international climate and nature policy (Cabinet Office). He also tackled the social care crisis whilst on secondment to techUK's Health and Social Care programme in 2022. Before this, Rory worked in the House of Commons and House of Lords alongside completing degrees in Political Economy and Global Politics. Today, Rory leads techUK's emerging technologies activity across everything from immersive, web3, AI and robotics to space, gaming & metaverse. This involves co-running techUK's flagship Innovation campaign, managing four series (including the 'Meet the Innovators' interview series), and launching 4-6-month 'sprint campaigns' on transformative technologies and sectors. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorydaniels28/

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Programme Assistant, Technology and Innovation, techUK

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Programme Assistant, Technology and Innovation, techUK

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techUK - Unleashing UK Tech and Innovation

The UK is home to emerging technologies that have the power to revolutionise entire industries. From quantum to semiconductors; from gaming to the New Space Economy, they all have the unique opportunity to help prepare for what comes next.

techUK members lead the development of these technologies. Together we are working with Government and other stakeholders to address tech innovation priorities and build an innovation ecosystem that will benefit people, society, economy and the planet - and unleash the UK as a global leader in tech and innovation.

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05 May 2025

Event round-up - Future Visions: Physical AI

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15 May 2025

Event round-up: Fire Innovation Forum - Drones

We were pleased to host our fifth Fire Innovation Forum session with a focus on drones' application in fire and rescue services.

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08 Apr 2025

Meet the Innovators: Deborah & Aleyne at Samsung

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19 Mar 2025

Meet the Innovators: Spencer Lamb, Chief Commercial Officer at Kao Data

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25 Feb 2025

Event round-up: Jobs, Automation & the Robotics Revolution

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techUK's first Gaming and Esports report is now live!

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Sprint Campaigns

techUK's sprint campaigns explore how emerging and transformative technologies are developed, applied and commercialised across the UK's innovation ecosystem.

Activity includes workshops, roundtables, panel discussions, networking sessions, Summits, and flagship reports (setting out recommendations for Government and industry).

Each campaign runs for 4-6 months and features regular collaborations with programmes across techUK.

techUK's latest sprint campaign is on Robotics & Automation technologies. Find out how to get involved by clicking here.

  • New Space
  • Gaming & Esports
  • Web3 & Immersive
  • Robotics & Automation
New Space Running from September to December 2023, this sprint campaign explored how the UK can lead on the development, application and commercialisation of space technologies, bring more non-space companies into the sector, and ultimately realise the benefits of the New Space Economy. These technologies include AI, quantum, lasers, robotics & automation, advanced propulsion and materials, and semiconductors. Activity has taken the form of roundtables, panel discussions, networking sessions, Summits, thought leadership pieces, policy recommendations, and a report. The report, containing member case studies and policy recommendations, was launched in March 2024 at Satellite Applications Catapult's Harwell campus. Get in touch below to find out more about techUK's ongoing work in this area. Event round-ups 26 Sep 2023 Event round-up - Industries of the Future: Space This webinar explored the space industry of tomorrow and panellists spoke about what steps the UK can take to become a superpower across a broad spectrum of emerging and transformative space technologies. Event round-up 31 Oct 2023 Event round-up - Supercharging Investment in Space This event explored how the UK can improve access to growth capital for space SMEs looking to scale. Event round-up 12 Dec 2023 Event round-up - Lessons from Yorkshire: How Space Clusters are supporting the UK to become a tech superpower Click here to view the event recording, speaker slides, and written summary. Event round-up Report Read techUK's first Emerging Space Technologies report This sets out the key technologies, industries, enablers and actions that will make future UK leadership in space a reality. Read the report now Insights 06 Sep 2023 How emerging space technologies are transforming agriculture on Earth Hear from Agri-TechE about how space technologies are supercharging innovation in agriculture. Industry views 24 Oct 2023 Meet the Innovators: Oliver Lanestead, Head of Systems Engineering, Development & Test at Reaction Engines (advanced propulsion) In our first video interview of the series, learn about Reaction Engines and how they're leading on innovation. Industry views 27 Oct 2023 How the Treasury can boost space SMEs and make the UK a Space Finance Hub Published in advance of techUK's Supercharging Investment in Space event. Industry views 03 Nov 2023 The CAA overhauls its Space Regulation website The changes are a welcome boost for UK companies seeking a space license. techUK news and views 17 Nov 2023 Moving beyond the Clusters: How UK space companies can make the most of international collaboration A guest insight published in advance of our "Lessons from Yorkshire" space clusters webinar on 5th December. Industry views 28 Feb 2024 Institutions of Innovation: Civil Aviation Authority Learn about how the CAA is at the forefront of driving UK innovation through space regulation. techUK news and views Get in touch Rory Daniels Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies × Rory Daniels Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies Rory joined techUK in June 2023 after three years in the Civil Service on its Fast Stream leadership development programme. During this time, Rory worked on the Government's response to Covid-19 (NHS Test & Trace), school funding strategy (Department for Education) and international climate and nature policy (Cabinet Office). He also tackled the social care crisis whilst on secondment to techUK's Health and Social Care programme in 2022. Before this, Rory worked in the House of Commons and House of Lords alongside completing degrees in Political Economy and Global Politics. Today, Rory leads techUK's emerging technologies activity across everything from immersive, web3, AI and robotics to space, gaming & metaverse. This involves co-running techUK's flagship Innovation campaign, managing four series (including the 'Meet the Innovators' interview series), and launching 4-6-month 'sprint campaigns' on transformative technologies and sectors. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorydaniels28/
Gaming & Esports Running from January to May 2024, this sprint campaign explored how the UK can lead on the development, application and commercialisation of the technologies set to underpin the Gaming & Esports sector of the future. These include AI, augmented / virtual / mixed / extended reality, haptics, cloud & edge computing, semiconductors, and advanced connectivity (5/6G). Activity took the form of roundtables, panel discussions, networking sessions, Summits, and thought leadership pieces. A report featuring member case studies and policy recommendations was launched at The National Videogame Museum in November 2024. Get in touch below to find out more about techUK's future plans in this space. Report 20 Nov 2024 techUK's first Gaming and Esports report is now live! This features 8 future tech trends, case studies, and recommendations for Government to make future leadership in gaming and Esports technologies a reality. techUK reports Event round-ups 11 Jan 2024 Event round-up - Industries of the Future: Gaming This webinar explored the gaming industry of tomorrow and asked what steps businesses can take to lead in the development, commercialisation, application and adoption of the key emerging technologies that will underpin it. Event round-up 08 Feb 2024 Event round-up: Redefining web 3.0: emerging economies, metaverse technologies, and the new age of the internet (with Shoosmiths) On January 31 techUK was delighted to collaborate with Shoosmiths on this web 3.0 and metaverse event. Event round-up 09 Apr 2024 Event round-up - Future Visions: Immersive Gaming Click here to view the event recording. Event round-up 16 May 2024 Event round-up - Exploring the future of Esports This webinar explored the key technologies behind the future of Esports in the UK and asked what more the UK can do to lead on their development and application. Event round-up Insights 23 Aug 2024 Game changer: Managing legal risks in the AI and Web3 powered video gaming revolution (by Linklaters) What's round the corner at the intersection between emerging tech, gaming and regulation? Industry views 25 Jun 2024 Call for contributions: techUK's first Gaming & Esports report Contribute a case study for techUK's first Gaming and Esports report by 25 July. Opportunities 30 Apr 2024 Meet the Innovators: James Dobrowski, UK Managing Director at Sharkmob (Tencent) Find out how Sharkmob are promoting a healthy UK innovation ecosystem. Industry views 16 May 2024 Reflections from Shoosmiths: techUK's 'Exploring the future of Esports' webinar Read Shoosmiths' key reflections from techUK's Exploring the future of Esports webinar. Industry views Get in touch Rory Daniels Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies × Rory Daniels Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies Rory joined techUK in June 2023 after three years in the Civil Service on its Fast Stream leadership development programme. During this time, Rory worked on the Government's response to Covid-19 (NHS Test & Trace), school funding strategy (Department for Education) and international climate and nature policy (Cabinet Office). He also tackled the social care crisis whilst on secondment to techUK's Health and Social Care programme in 2022. Before this, Rory worked in the House of Commons and House of Lords alongside completing degrees in Political Economy and Global Politics. Today, Rory leads techUK's emerging technologies activity across everything from immersive, web3, AI and robotics to space, gaming & metaverse. This involves co-running techUK's flagship Innovation campaign, managing four series (including the 'Meet the Innovators' interview series), and launching 4-6-month 'sprint campaigns' on transformative technologies and sectors. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorydaniels28/
Web3 & Immersive Running from July to December 2024, this sprint campaign explored how the UK can lead on the development, application and commercialisation of web3 and immersive technologies. These include blockchain, smart contracts, digital assets, augmented / virtual / mixed / extended reality, spatial computing, haptics and holograms. Activity took the form of roundtables, workshops, panel discussions, networking sessions, tech demos, Summits, thought leadership pieces, policy recommendations, and a report (to be launched in 2025). Get in touch below to find out more about techUK's future plans in this space. Event round-ups 29 Oct 2024 6 months on from techUK's Unleashing Innovation campaign week Re-discover the key topics explored during this week of activity in May. techUK news and views 26 Jul 2024 Event round-up: How is AI driving the creation and adoption of immersive technologies? This webinar explored how these technologies are expected to intersect and what opportunities this will create for businesses. Event round-up 17 Jul 2024 Event round-up: Future Visions: Web3 and AI This webinar explored how future advances are set to influence the development and adoption of web3 technologies and artificial intelligence. Event round-up 13 Jun 2024 Event round-up - Are Synthetic Environments and Immersive Technologies the new military operating environment? This webinar explored how key emerging technologies will shape the future military operating environment. Event round-up 09 Apr 2024 Event round-up - Future Visions: Immersive Gaming Click here to view the event recording. Event round-up 08 Feb 2024 Event round-up: Redefining web 3.0: emerging economies, metaverse technologies, and the new age of the internet (with Shoosmiths) On January 31 techUK was delighted to collaborate with Shoosmiths on this web 3.0 and metaverse event. Event round-up Insights 20 Nov 2024 techUK's first Gaming and Esports report is now live! This features 8 future tech trends, case studies, and recommendations for Government to make future leadership in gaming and Esports technologies a reality. techUK reports 28 Oct 2024 Meet the Innovators: Alex Harvey, Co-founder at RiVR Learn about RiVR and how they're leading on innovation. Industry views 08 Oct 2024 The rise of Esports: Navigating an evolving legal and regulatory landscape (by Linklaters) This guest insight examines three key areas of legal risk and the role of technology in helping to mitigate these. Industry views 16 Sep 2024 A simulation-first approach: In Silico Technologies for Medical Innovation in the Digital Era Read this guest blog about the future of medical innovation. Industry views 23 Aug 2024 Game changer: Managing legal risks in the AI and Web3 powered video gaming revolution (by Linklaters) What's round the corner at the intersection between emerging tech, gaming and regulation? Industry views Get in touch Rory Daniels Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies × Rory Daniels Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies Rory joined techUK in June 2023 after three years in the Civil Service on its Fast Stream leadership development programme. During this time, Rory worked on the Government's response to Covid-19 (NHS Test & Trace), school funding strategy (Department for Education) and international climate and nature policy (Cabinet Office). He also tackled the social care crisis whilst on secondment to techUK's Health and Social Care programme in 2022. Before this, Rory worked in the House of Commons and House of Lords alongside completing degrees in Political Economy and Global Politics. Today, Rory leads techUK's emerging technologies activity across everything from immersive, web3, AI and robotics to space, gaming & metaverse. This involves co-running techUK's flagship Innovation campaign, managing four series (including the 'Meet the Innovators' interview series), and launching 4-6-month 'sprint campaigns' on transformative technologies and sectors. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorydaniels28/
Robotics & Automation Running from February to June 2025, this sprint campaign is exploring how the UK can lead on the development, application and commercialisation of robotic & automation technologies. These include autonomous vehicles, drones, humanoids, and applications across industry & manufacturing, defence, transport & mobility, logistics, and more. Activity is taking the form of roundtables, workshops, panel discussions, networking sessions, tech demos, Summits, thought leadership pieces, policy recommendations, and a report (to be launched in Q4 2025). Get in touch below to get involved or find out more about techUK's future plans in this space. Upcoming events 29 - 30 May 2025 Humanoids Summit London Partner event 17 June 2025 techUK Industrial AI sprint campaign: scaling Industrial AI (panel & meetup) Insights 25 Feb 2025 techUK's Robotics & Automation sprint campaign techUK's latest six-month campaign is live! Get involved now. Opportunities 02 May 2025 Call for contributions: techUK's 2025 Tech & Innovation campaign week All techUK members & stakeholders can contribute by 9 June 2025. Opportunities 05 May 2025 Event round-up - Future Visions: Physical AI Click here to view the summary & event recording. Event round-up 24 Apr 2025 techUK's Productivity & Automation insight series Find out how our members are exploring and enabling the future of productivity & automation. techUK news and views 24 Apr 2025 Robot Actuators: Enhancing the productivity by reaching the edge of the possible Breakthroughs in AI are transforming robotic abilities, but the development of robot bodies has not kept pace with advances in computation. Industry views 24 Apr 2025 AI-Powered Success: Why Digital-First Businesses Win AI and automation are no longer futuristic concepts; they are transforming industries today, redefining efficiency, and reshaping how businesses operate. Industry views 24 Apr 2025 Generative AI in Industrial robotics In today's business landscape, the adoption of AI has become a given, but productive applications of generative artificial intelligence (AI) are less exciting than the hype suggests. Industry views 24 Apr 2025 Turbocharging automation through connectivity Automation has long been seen as a way of boosting productivity within enterprises. However, the UK lags behind other countries in this process. Industry views 24 Apr 2025 FDP+ Automation and Continuous Assurance: Embedding Intelligence Into NHS Operations The modern NHS doesn't just need better analytics - it needs smarter systems. Systems that reduce manual effort guide decision-making and ensure every insight is secure, explainable, and auditable. Industry views 24 Apr 2025 Unlocking Interoperability in Robotics with Self-Sovereign Digital Wallets As robotics continue to transform industries-from manufacturing and logistics to healthcare and smart cities-one of the key challenges remains interoperability. Industry views 24 Apr 2025 The Evolution of AI Reasoning The financial sector is increasingly recognising the need for AI systems that combine the power of Large Language Models with the precision and accountability of deterministic systems. Industry views 24 Apr 2025 Try, learn, try again: Propelling productivity through experimentation Our automation journey over the past two decades shows why experimentation is such a crucial step in product development. Industry views 24 Apr 2025 From Perception to Precision: How RL and CV Are Powering the Next Generation of Industrial Automation Reinforcement Learning (RL) and Computer Vision (CV) are no longer emerging technologies on the horizon-they're already shaping the way UK industries function and compete. Industry views 04 Apr 2025 Government announces a record £13.9 billion of R&D funding to boost innovation, jobs and growth Find out how the funding will be allocated and read the full announcement. techUK news and views 19 Mar 2025 Government publishes Rapid Tech Assessments for Robotics & Humanoids Discover the key technologies, opportunities and challenges in this space. Industry views 14 Feb 2025 Contribute to techUK's Productivity & Automation insight series! Members and stakeholders can submit blogs or vlogs exploring the future of productivity & automation. Opportunities 19 Dec 2024 Participate in techUK's upcoming Robotics & Automation sprint campaign Opportunities include speaking, writing, partnering and shaping policy recommendations. techUK news and views Event round-ups 05 May 2025 Event round-up - Future Visions: Physical AI Click here to view the summary & event recording. Event round-up 15 May 2025 Event round-up: Fire Innovation Forum - Drones We were pleased to host our fifth Fire Innovation Forum session with a focus on drones' application in fire and rescue services. Event round-up 25 Feb 2025 Event round-up: Jobs, Automation & the Robotics Revolution Read and watch a summary of techUK's event exploring how robotics and automation will shape jobs in the future. Event round-up Get in touch Rory Daniels Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies × Rory Daniels Senior Programme Manager, Emerging Technologies Rory joined techUK in June 2023 after three years in the Civil Service on its Fast Stream leadership development programme. During this time, Rory worked on the Government's response to Covid-19 (NHS Test & Trace), school funding strategy (Department for Education) and international climate and nature policy (Cabinet Office). He also tackled the social care crisis whilst on secondment to techUK's Health and Social Care programme in 2022. Before this, Rory worked in the House of Commons and House of Lords alongside completing degrees in Political Economy and Global Politics. Today, Rory leads techUK's emerging technologies activity across everything from immersive, web3, AI and robotics to space, gaming & metaverse. This involves co-running techUK's flagship Innovation campaign, managing four series (including the 'Meet the Innovators' interview series), and launching 4-6-month 'sprint campaigns' on transformative technologies and sectors. Email: [email protected] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rorydaniels28/

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13 May 2024

techUK Unleashing Innovation Week 2024

#UnleashInnovation - techUK's Technology and Innovation programme is excited to host its innovation campaign week, as part of the Unleashing Innovation campaign, from 13-17 May.

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18 Sep 2023

techUK Supercharging Innovation Week 2023

#SuperchargeUKTech - techUK's Technology and Innovation programme is excited to have hosted its innovation campaign week, as part of the Supercharging Innovation campaign, between 18-22 September.

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During this week we will be bringing you news, views and insights from the technology sector on what Quantum Commercialisation will mean to the UK's society and economy. you can read more below #QuantumUK

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