Digital sovereignty for the UK and beyond

This session examines the UK government’s policy direction, strategic priorities and regulatory approaches, and explores where telecoms networks and operators fit into the national vision. It then compared this to other nations and identified commonalities. Panellists discussed how telcos can support resilience, security and innovation while navigating an evolving policy landscape.

Featuring:

• Dominic Laurie, Senior Director Corporate Communications, SUSE
• Michael John Short CBE FREng FIET
• Sophie Greaves, Associate Director, Digital Infrastructure, techUK

Recorded December 2025