UK prosperity and our standing in the world depend heavily on economic success which, in turn, depends a lot on our success in harnessing digital technology. We are therefore delighted that our House of Commons Business Reception this year will be sponsored by two leading international digital sector companies Workday and Vodafone. The parliamentary host will be Darren Jones MP, Chief Secretary to the Treasury who was, until recently Chair of the Business and Trade Select Committee. Invited speakers will include new ministers in key business, trade, technology and energy departments.