Digital Policy Alliance
The DPA informs policy and decision-makers to encourage fair competition, inclusivity, sustainability and resilience of digital technology in the fast-evolving Digital world. We do this by being Independent, Informed and Inclusive.
Our Working Groups
DPA has a 32 year history of running Independent, Informed and Inclusive working groups who lead our thinking on digital policy.
UK AI Strategy at the Crossroads
by Professor Alan Brown
Research Director, DPA
The past few weeks have been nothing short of extraordinary for UK AI strategy. As Donald Trump's state visit concluded in September 2025, the UK announced what's being called "the largest commercial package ever secured during a state visit".
Digital Competition Policy Group Meeting - June 12, 2025, Westminster
Hosted by Lord Lansley
Chaired by Tim Cowen, Preiskel & Co LLP
Our speakers included Tim Cowen, Chair of the Antitrust Practice at Preiskel & Co, introduced other event speakers with reflections on the importance of protecting competition in digital markets. Rt Hon Lord Lansley CBE, who has been consistently active towards the implementation in the UK of competition policy. Lord Bellamy KC, the first President of the Competition Appeal Tribunal, produced Bellamy & Child’s European Union Law of Competition.
Upcoming Meetings
Our working Groups hold regular meetings to scrutinise new legislation and implementation of newly passed acts to hear from regulators and to receive evidence and expert opinion from all interested parties. Chaired by a Peer these sessions are carried out under the Chatham House rule and the findings of the meeting are distributed to Peers, Parliamentarians and DPA members.
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Artificial Intelligence in India: A Different Approach
4th Lord Harry Renwick Memorial Lecture
Chaired by: Robin Knowles
Lecturer: Professor Rajkumar Roy
Date & Time: Tuesday, 21st October 2025, 4:00 PM
Location: Online
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AI Essentials for Peers
Session 2: Responsible AI - Balancing people, planet, profit
Chaired by: Lord Ranger of Northwood
Date & Time: Wednesday, 26th November, 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Location: House of Lords
Meet the DPA Team
Our small, expert team is at the core of what makes the Digital Policy Alliance such a trusted and respected voice in the world of digital policy. Independent, informed, and inclusive in everything we do, we work across research, policy, and communications to ensure that our impact far
exceeds our size.
We’re proud to be supported by a cross-party Advisory Board, with members drawn from Parliament, public service, industry, and academia — all deeply committed to building a digital future that is responsive, responsible, and robust.
Meet the people shaping and delivering our work below.
Our Advisors
Dr. Louise Bennett
Advisory Board
Professor Adam Beaumont
Advisory Board
Lord Erroll
Advisor
Malcolm Harbour, CBE
Advisory Board
Lord Inglewood
Advisor
Lord Clement Jones
Advisor
Baroness Neville Jones
Advisor
Robin Knowles
Chair | Advisory Board
Lord Lucas
Advisor
Jo Miller
Advisory Board
Lord Ranger
Advisor
Professor Mark Thompson
Advisory Board
Elizabeth Vega, OBE
Advisory Board
Derek Wyatt
Advisory Board
Our Team
Professor Alan Brown
Research Director
Bev Jones
Comms Director
Arthur Virgo
Policy Director
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