Transparency data
DSIT senior officials’ meetings, April to June 2026
Updated 24 September 2026
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| Senior Official's Name | Date | Name of individual or organisation | Purpose of Meeting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aimee Smith | 2026-04-07 | public.io | The National Data Library |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-04-07 | Ordnance Survey | Data Hub demo |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-04-08 | Health Data Research | Data ecosystem |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-04-14 | Quantexa | Proposed data roundtable |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-04-23 | Faculty.ai | The National Data Library |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-04-28 | Quantexa | Proposed data roundtable |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-05-15 | Start up coalition | The National Data Library |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-05-22 | public.io | The National Data Library |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-01 | Gartner | Upcoming events |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-02 | Orbition Group | Driven by Data roundtable |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-08 | Liverpool city combined authority | Introductions and upcoming Mayoral Data Council |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-09 | Liverpool city combined authority | Mayoral Data Council meeting |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-08 | Start Up Coalition & Atomico | London Tech Week |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-17 | public.io | The National Data Library |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-19 | public.io | The National Data Library |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-22 | Think Digital Partners | Think Data for Government |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-22 | AWS | Introductions and US suppliers |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-29 | Pedri Forum | Data and statistics |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-30 | Digital Nation | Digital Government |
| Aimee Smith | 2026-06-30 | Pendragonium | Upcoming events |
| Alexandra Jones | Not set | Wellcome Trust | Introductory meeting |
| Alexandra Jones | 2026-04-02 | Royal Academy of Engineering | Introductory meeting |
| Alexandra Jones | 2026-04-17 | University Vice Chancellors | Permanent Secretary roundtable |
| Alexandra Jones | 2026-04-30 | University Vice Chancellors | Permanent Secretary roundtable |
| Alexandra Jones | 2026-05-06 | Royal Academy of Engineering | Breakfast roundtable with various invitees |
| Alexandra Jones | 2026-06-22 | MBR Acres | Updates and discussion on growth |
| Alexandra Jones | 2026-06-22 | Flint Global | Networking |
| Alison Kilburn | 2026-06-23 | Economic Statistics Centre of Excellence | Introductory meeting |
| Angela McLean | 2026-04-17 | Academy of Medical Sciences | Regular update call |
| Angela McLean | 2026-05-05 | Bellingcat | Trustworthy information discussion |
| Angela McLean | 2026-05-11 | Full Fact | Trustworthy information discussion |
| Angela McLean | 2026-05-20 | University of Oxford, University of Southampton | AI scenarios discussion |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-04-01 | Nuffield Council on Bioethics | Discussion on a research project conducted on behalf of NCOB. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-04-14 | University of Oxford | Discussion on climate and environmental risks. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-04-23 | Russell Group | Attended the Research Directors Meeting to share insights on the UK's science and technology priorities. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-05-21 | University of Nottingham | Pre-brief ahead of AI and semiconductor panel sessions at the UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-05-27 | N8 | Meeting with Strategic Executive Group. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-05-28 | Royal Academy of Engineering | To discuss resilience recommendation and support for wider national engagement. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-06-08 | Leverhulme Trust | Introductory meeting with Director of Leverhulme Trust. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-06-09 | Royal Society | Joining the UK Global R&D and Science Investment Summit. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-06-09 | Royal Society | Meeting with the Director of Policy. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-06-23 | Royal Society | Speaking at the Policy Primer course. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-06-24 | Loughborough University | Catch-up meeting with Vice-chancellor. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-06-25 | Queen's University Belfast | Attending the European Research Council (ERC) Scientific Council. |
| Chris Johnson | 2026-06-29 | Durham University | Introductory meeting with the Managing Director of Research and Innovation Services. |
| Christine Bellamy | Nil return | Nil return | Nil return |
| David Smith | 2026-04-29 | Oxford University, Cambridge University, Unilever | To discuss critical chemicals analysis and the role of CST advice in supporting future policy recommendation |
| David Smith | 2026-04-13 | Confederation of British Industry | To discuss Government Procurement of Innovation activity |
| David Smith | 2026-04-14 | Leonardo | To discuss the future of the UK photonics sector and plans for a national photonics, semiconductors and metamaterials Centre of Excellence |
| David Smith | 2026-04-15 | Royal National Institute for Deaf People | To discuss opportunities to advance Auracast adoption and strengthen collaboration on accessible audio technology |
| David Smith | 2026-04-16 | PA Consulting | To discuss the CHERI programme and PA Consulting's role in pushing adoption |
| David Smith | 2026-04-16 | Cambridge University | To discuss and agree the scope, ambition and potential work packages for the institutional translation capability project with IfM |
| David Smith | 2026-04-21 | Southampton University | To discuss potential academic representation and engagement opportunities for a forthcoming TSMC meeting on UK university research partnerships and commercialisation pathways |
| David Smith | 2026-04-21 | Cambridge University | To discuss preparations for the Whittle Lab Summit |
| David Smith | 2026-04-22 | Industrial Technology Research Institute | To discuss ITRI’s current priorities, plans for engagement during the Taiwan visit, and options for supporting progress on the LUX–ITRI partnership and MOU |
| David Smith | 2026-04-23 | Renishaw | To discuss Renishaw’s strategic priorities and opportunities for collaboration with government on advanced manufacturing, innovation and technology development |
| David Smith | 2026-04-27 | Loughborough University, Lazlar Technologies | To discuss AI for Engineering (AIFE) priorities, AI sovereignty, and opportunities for collaboration between DSIT and the Royal Academy of Engineering on agentic AI and related initiatives |
| David Smith | 2026-05-05 | Rolls Royce | Attended Minister Vallance's meeting on Rolls-Royce’s advanced nuclear ambitions, particularly AMR and fuel technologies, and broader opportunities for collaboration on strategically important technologies including gas turbines |
| David Smith | 2026-05-06 | Royal Academy of Engineering | To discuss ongoing collaboration, including engineering capability across government and future strategic priorities |
| David Smith | 2026-05-07 | Stewart Miller | To discuss Robotics Adoption Hubs, including its funding model, delivery approach, and alignment with UK and Scottish Government priorities |
| David Smith | 2026-05-07 | Royal Society | To engage with senior leaders from academia, industry and government on how regional innovation ecosystems can strengthen UK research, innovation and economic growth |
| David Smith | 2026-05-07 | British Science Association | To prepare and align on the co-chairing approach for the Sciencewise roundtable on the role of public opinion in shaping defence-related science and technology |
| David Smith | 2026-05-08 | UK Photonics Leadership Group, Beyond Blue | To bring together industry, academia and government to strengthen the UK's global leadership in photonics |
| David Smith | 2026-05-11 | Thales Group | To discuss potential collaboration and explore how Thales’ emerging technology strategy aligns with the government’s research and innovation priorities |
| David Smith | 2026-05-12 | Singular Photonics | To gather insights from a photonics SME leader on the challenges, opportunities and support needed to strengthen the UK photonics sector |
| David Smith | 2026-05-12 | British Science Association | To hold a Sciencewise roundtable exploring how UK public opinion should inform defence science and technology policy |
| David Smith | 2026-05-12 | Aramco Ventures | To engage with venture capital and technology leaders on innovation, AI and deep-tech investment, and discuss the role of emerging technologies in driving economic growth and competitiveness |
| David Smith | 2026-05-13 | Southampton University, Edinburgh University | To discuss government and academic objectives, messaging and roles for key engagements during COMPUTEX week |
| David Smith | 2026-05-18 | Southampton University | To gather expert insights on photonics markets, technology development and SME needs to help inform UK photonics activity |
| David Smith | 2026-05-18 | Cambridge University | To agree the early scope, stakeholder engagement approach and evidence base for the Institute for Manufacturing’s work on mapping and analysing the institutional landscape |
| David Smith | 2026-05-18 | Seagate | To gather industry insights on the UK photonics sector, including growth opportunities, expansion plans and priorities |
| David Smith | 2026-05-19 | Cambridge University, Beyond Blue | To discuss next steps for delivering the UK photonics roadmap, including industry engagement |
| David Smith | 2026-05-22 | Beyond Blue | To discuss how the UK can take a leading role in photonics standards development and to exchange views on broader science |
| David Smith | 2026-05-26 | UK Photonics Leadership Group | To gather expert insights on UK photonics markets, technologies and infrastructure needs |
| David Smith | 2026-05-26 | King's College London | To discuss Europe’s geoeconomic role in an era of strategic competition, innovation and emerging technologies |
| David Smith | 2026-05-26 | Spacesouth Central, Beebolt | To discuss engagements during Computex week |
| David Smith | 2026-06-01 | Arm | Arm's Computex Keynote |
| David Smith | 2026-06-02 | Industrial Technology Research Institute | To discuss possible collaboration on science and technology |
| David Smith | 2026-06-02 | Beebolt | Briefing session on Beebolt's products and capabilities |
| David Smith | 2026-06-02 | National Taiwan University of Science and Technology | silicon photonics and AI-chip design innovation |
| David Smith | 2026-06-03 | MediaTek | To discuss industry-academic partnerships on critical next generation technologies |
| David Smith | 2026-06-03 | United Microelectronics Corporation | To discuss priorities and where UK strengths may be relevant to its future technology roadmap |
| David Smith | 2026-06-04 | Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company | To discuss UK academia capabilities and collaboration |
| David Smith | 2026-06-04 | National Science and Technology Council | To discuss UK-Taiwan research, talent, and supply chains |
| David Smith | 2026-06-05 | Winbond, Nuvoton | To discuss UK R&D and collaboration |
| David Smith | 2026-06-05 | Royal Society | To discuss updates on CST priority work, including international technology partnerships and UK Photonics activity, and to engage with CST members and senior DSIT officials on key science and technology issues |
| David Smith | 2026-06-15 | Royal Society | To discuss CST advice on strengthening the UK R&D landscape, including government investment across the research lifecycle and the role of institutional diversity in the UK innovation system |
| David Smith | 2026-06-16 | High Value Manufacturing Catapult | To discuss the AI for Engineering workstream, introduce its ambitions to HMVC, and explore potential collaboration on AI adoption in advanced manufacturing |
| David Smith | 2026-06-16 | Royal Academy of Engineering | To discuss views on the Engineers in Government session and align on its purpose |
| David Smith | 2026-06-19 | Cambridge University | To discuss opportunities for UK–Japan collaboration on robotics and AI-enabled social care, including adoption, governance, and support for ageing populations |
| David Smith | 2026-06-23 | Institution of Engineering and Technology | To discuss the AI for Engineering workstream and seek recommendations for experts to join an informal advisory group supporting policy development |
| David Smith | 2026-06-23 | Royal Society | To discuss how to safeguard public trust in science amid rising misinformation and declining confidence in institutions, and to strengthen engagement between policymakers and scientific leaders |
| David Smith | 2026-06-24 | BAE Systems | To discuss government intellectual property policies and challenges, and gather views on how IP arrangements affect business confidence and investment |
| David Smith | 2026-06-25 | KLA | To discuss KLA's UK Operations |
| David Smith | 2026-06-26 | Coventry University | To prepare for a speaking role at a Mid Career Scientist and Engineer (MCSE) Leadership Development Scheme, including key topics and what is helpful for participants |
| David Smith | 2026-06-29 | Warwick University | To prepare for participation in Warwick University’s graduation event, including the visit programme and speech |
| David Smith | 2026-06-29 | Imperial College | To discuss potential participation in Imperial College’s Global Technology Frontiers conference and receive an update on Imperial’s strategic priorities, including WestTech London |
| David Smith | 2026-06-29 | Beyond Blue | To discuss UK photonics activity, agree next steps for engagement, and review the work plan for supporting the growth and scaling of UK photonics companies |
| David Smith | 2026-06-30 | Siemens | To exchange views on UK technology policy and industrial priorities |
| David Smith | 2026-06-30 | TechUK | To engage with senior leaders from across the technology sector and government to discuss the future of technology, strengthen relationships, and celebrate contributions to the UK tech ecosystem |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-04-08 | Wellcome Trust | Discussion on the Health Data Research Service (HDRS) and its delivery with GDS |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-04-09 | University College London | Session sharing insights from UCL on teaching public service in a digital age |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-04-14 | Roundtable with senior leaders from industry, think tanks and civil society | Roundtable hosted by the DSIT Permanent Secretary on the future of digital government and progress against the Modern Digital Government Blueprint and Roadmap |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-05-05 | University College London | Discussion convened with University College London on national cloud strategies around the world |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-05-12 | Projects by IF | Discussion on responsible design patterns for AI in public services and highlights from recent projects |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-05-14 | Demos | Initial discussion regarding setting up a workshop with the think tank Demos and the Digital Transformation AI teams |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-05-20 | Tony Blair Institute for Global Change | Follow-up discussion following an earlier digital government roundtable, focusing on opportunities to highlight the work of the AI Incubator and other government AI teams |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-05-26 | Connected Places Catapult | Discussed the work of Connected Places Catapult, their new priority sectors, and an early collaboration with the data economy team on data exchanges |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-05-28 | Pearson | Meeting with Sharon Hague, Chief Executive of Pearson UK, on AI for worker training |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-06-02 | Demos | Follow-up discussion on collaboration between Demos and GDS |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-06-03 | King's College London; Ed Balls | Discussion on best practices and recent innovations in AI and policy making, with DSIT and DBT colleagues |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-06-07 | Northwestern University | Discussion with Northwestern University Professor on state-level digital government reform in New Jersey, public sector AI deployment and digital skills programmes, including potential read-across for UK digital government capability building. |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-06-08 | Qualtrics | Discussion with former NYC CTO Matt Fraser and Qualtrics on local government digital transformation, service quality, AI-enabled citizen services and lessons for UK digital government, including user research and chatbot delivery. |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-06-08 | Bloomberg Philanthropies | Working lunch with Bloomberg Philanthropies on local government digital transformation, city-level AI and data initiatives, and opportunities for GDS Local to support UK local public service reform. |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-06-09 | Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation | Discussion with the Gates Foundation on digital public finance, digital public infrastructure and opportunities to support country-level digitalisation, including potential links to UK development and digital government expertise. |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-06-11 | Anthropic | Discussion with Anthropic on public sector AI adoption, frontier model deployment, procurement routes and potential opportunities for improved UK Government access to secure AI tools and services. |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-06-12 | Beeck Center | Discussion with the Beeck Center on US federal, state and local digital government reform, digital skills programmes, procurement best practice and potential UK read-across for public service modernisation. |
| Emily Middleton | 2026-06-12 | Brookings Institute | Discussion with Brookings on external analysis of US digital government and AI implementation, including comparison with UK digital transformation, public trust and service delivery reform. |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-02 | Easyjet | Discuss Satcomms |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-02 | Giant VC | Discuss Company Scaleup support |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-07 | Royal Academy of Engineering | Introductory meeting with new RAEng CEO |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-10 | Graphene Composites | Company scaleup support |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-10 | Fluidstack | Introduction with the company |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-13 | CEPI | Discuss AI and Biosecurity |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-14 | Hanbury Strategy breakfast | Attended as guest speaker, and discussion focused on AI |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-20 | German Aerospace Centre | Understanding German Space research ecosystem |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-21 | GovTech Deutschland | Disussed public sector digital transformation |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-21 | OHB | Discussed Space Launch cooperation |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-21 | Noxtua AI | Discussed AI, data and Cloud procurement |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-21 | Rocket Factory Augsburg | Discussed Space Launch cooperation |
| Emran Mian | 2026-04-30 | UK Universities | Discuss Universities role in supporting R&D and tech adoption |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-05 | TechUK | Discussion on the impact of energy prices on the tech sector |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-06 | UK Universities | Discuss Universities role in supporting R&D and tech adoption |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-07 | HMG Rolls Royce | Regular dialogue between HMG and Rolls Royce |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-11 | Microsoft | Discussion on cloud procurement and AI capabilities |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-12 | Saxavord | Discussion on UK Launch capability |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-15 | Deliveroo | Discussed rollout of autonomous delivery vehicles |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-19 | King's College London | A dinner, provided remarks on work relating to AI & the future workforce |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-20 | Meta | Discussion on social media regulation |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-22 | Alan Turing Institute | Introductory meeting with the new CEO of the Alan Turing Institute |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-27 | Open Cosmos | Discussion on company growth |
| Emran Mian | 2026-05-29 | Cosine | Discussion on company growth |
| Emran Mian | 2026-06-01 | Graphcore, Psi quantum, SV Health Investors, Octo Energy, Xyme AI, Sitehop, Giant VC | Roundtable discussion on Company Scaleup support |
| Emran Mian | 2026-06-08 | AI adoption summit | Summit of senior leaders to discuss AI adoption progress |
| Emran Mian | 2026-06-09 | Amazon | UK competitiveness in attracting investment in relation to tech. |
| Emran Mian | 2026-06-15 | Palo Alto | Discussion on cybersecurity |
| Emran Mian | 2026-06-18 | Seraphim | Discussed VC funding in the space sector |
| Emran Mian | 2026-06-19 | Spotify | Discussion on social media regulation |
| Emran Mian | 2026-06-24 | Discussion on tech policy | |
| Freya Guinness | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |
| Jessica Mitchell | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |
| Kalbir Sohi | 2026-06-30 | Nvidia | Introduction and discussion on Nvidia's public policy function in the UK. Nvidia are supporting the government's UK Sovereign AI Forum |
| Kalbir Sohi | 2026-04-16 | Google Deepmind session | |
| Kalbir Sohi | 2026-04-28 | Cohere | Discussion on sovereignty and AI ambitions in the public sector |
| Kalbir Sohi | 2026-06-15 | Google Cloud Summit where Kalbir participated in a discussion on the Public Sector | |
| Kalbir Sohi | 2026-06-17 | Met Police | Discussion on the adoption of AI, strategic partnerships with tech companies, and how we share learning between DSIT and the Met |
| Kalbir Sohi | 2026-06-18 | Amazon Webservice | AWS follow up on AI proposals |
| Kalbir Sohi | 2026-06-22 | Service Now | Exploratory discussion to share views on AI adoption in government, algorithmic transparency, including auditability and security in agentic systems, and AI deployment |
| Leah Sparks | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |
| Oliver Ilott | 08/04/2026 | King's College London | Academic teach in |
| Oliver Ilott | 15/04/2026 | Arm | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 28/04/2026 | Partnership on AI | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 29/04/2026 | Whitehall Industry Group | Guest speaker |
| Oliver Ilott | 29/04/2026 | CHF | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 11/05/2026 | Google DeepMind | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 11/05/2026 | Trades Union Congress | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 12/05/2026 | Frontier Economics | independent evaluation of AISI |
| Oliver Ilott | 18/05/2026 | Boston Consulting Group | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 27/05/2026 | Odgers | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 27/05/2026 | Anthropic | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 29/05/2026 | Stakeholder engagement | |
| Oliver Ilott | 01/06/2026 | IWF | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 01/06/2026 | Apple | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 02/06/2026 | Barclays | London Tech Week |
| Oliver Ilott | 05/06/2026 | Stakeholder engagement | |
| Oliver Ilott | 09/06/2026 | Stakeholder engagement | |
| Oliver Ilott | 12/06/2026 | Royal Society | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 15/06/2026 | Barclays | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 17/06/2026 | AMD | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 17/06/2026 | Turing Institute | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 17/06/2026 | iom | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 18/06/2026 | Giselle Ruiz Lanza - Intel | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 18/062026 | Cloudflare | Stakeholder engagement |
| Oliver Ilott | 23/06/2026 | EC Europa | Stakeholder engagement |
| Rebecca Evernden | 2026-04-29 | German Aerospace Centre (DLR) | UK - DLR bilaterial |
| Rebecca Evernden | 2026-06-02 | European Space Agency | Bilateral meeting to discuss Moonlight |
| Rebecca Evernden | 2026-06-05 | Satellite Applications Catapult | Quarterly meeting |
| Rebecca Evernden | 2026-06-05 | Open Cosmos | Open Cosmos introductory meeting and visit |
| Rebecca Evernden | 2026-06-08 | Airbus | Quarterly meeting |
| Rebecca Evernden | 2026-06-10 | Science Museum | Introductory meeting and discussion on future collaboration work |
| Rebecca Evernden | 2026-06-18 | UK Space | Update meeting |
| Rebecca Evernden | 2026-06-22 | Space Partnership | Update meeting |
| Rebecca Evernden | 2026-06-23 | Saxavord | Update meeting |
| Rebecca Evernden | 2026-06-24 | Eutelsat | Update meeting |
| Richard Henshall | 2026-06-29 | Nil Return | Nil Return |
| Sarah Connolly | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |
| Tim Sparrow | Nil Return | Nil Return | Nil Return |