About

Ria Bairstow is the Senior Engagement Manager for Tech Central, focused on making sure that Sydneysiders have a say in how the innovation district develops. Before joining Tech Central she was the UK government's trade and investment lead for the rail and transport sector with a focus on raising the profile of digital and clean transport tech. She partnered with Innovate UK to launch the sectors first global innovation competition. She also has experience in social impact measurement and consultancy and the Chambers of Commerce movement.