Event details
The UK government estimates that the annual gross value of the tech sector will rise by £41.5 billion by 2025, resulting in the creation of an additional 678,000 jobs. Councils collectively spend approximately £1-2 billion each year on IT, with nearly £1 billion spent on maintaining obsolete systems, according to a report from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities. How can we ensure that these funds are directed towards transforming the public sector, and that staff are equipped with the essential skills to engage with new technologies?
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WHO ATTENDS
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09:30 AM - 09:45 AM
Opening Keynote
Sharon Sanders Head of Service - Digital Inclusion Programme City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council -
09:55 AM - 10:25 AM
Data
The first leaders’ debate of the day will focus on the sheer amount of data that public sector organisations hold. With so much data being crucial in making sure that public services are delivered effectively, it is essential that this data is handled in the correct manner, to ensure that sensitive citizen information and information relating to the working of the organisation do not fall into the wrong hands.
Phil Hickinson Application and Data Manager Cambridgeshire County Council
David Terrar CEO Tech Industry ForumDavid is CEO of the Tech Industry Forum, a not-for-profit trade body that champions and helps accelerate the adoption of cloud technology and services. He is a well-known strategist, keynote speaker and influencer on business transformation using cloud, digital, social, mobile, collaboration, and ERP. He spent 9 years at IBM followed by senior management and director roles at Interactive, CSI, Cyberaid, Brook Street Computers, DataWorks, Indus and CODA before starting his own consulting businesses. David is a regular speaker, chair and moderator at technology events, hosts a weekly interview video podcast called TWF!, and a monthly BrightTALK panel show called Digital Transformation in Action. He has lectured on digital at Henley Business School, and INSEEC. A regular awards judge, he is passionate about helping organisations navigate the shift to digital successfully so they can do more with less.
Rilwan Balogun Public Health Practitioner (Data)1 Nottingham City CouncilBen Bennetts Data Research Associate Socitm -
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM
Cyber Security
As the world becomes increasingly online, criminals are continuing to find new ways to undermine organisations across the sector. Considering the nature of much of the information that is held by the public sector, as well as the vital services that they provide, it is critical that organisations are able to defend themselves from cyber threats. This panel discussion will explore the multitude of ways that the sector can protect itself, as well as some of the challenges around this.
Temitayo Odugbesan Cyber Security Manager Bradford District Care NHS Foundation TrustJude McCorry CEO Cyber Fraud Centre Scotland
Jonathan Pownall Senior Digital Specialist National Audit OfficeJonathan is a digital specialist at the National Audit Office and has over 20 years' experience of assessing digital and technology programmes in the central government sector, including the management of associated technology risk.
He is a contributing author to numerous NAO reports including Digital transformation in government, Challenges in using data across government, Digital transformation in the NHS and The challenges in implementing digital change.
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12:45 PM - 13:15 PM
Digital Citizen Engagement
Digital transformation will allow for better connectivity between communities and the public sector. However, there are many people who do not have the benefit of complete digital connectivity or lack the skills, or confidence to use the digital tools that they can access.
This panel will explore how public sector can put communities first, provide greater access to technology, improve digital literacy, and deliver better citizen digital engagement.
Cllr Louise McKinlay Cabinet Member for Communities, Economic Growth and Prosperity Essex County CouncilLorna Johnson Head of Architecture Essex Digital ServiceOlly Hellis Digital Development Officer - Somerset County Library Somerset Council -
13:50 PM - 14:40 PM
AI Innovation and New Technologies
Artificial intelligence is already starting to have a huge impact on our working and personal lives. With new developments being made all the time, as well as other technology being introduced to try and make us more efficient, this panel will look at the opportunities and challenges that are presented by these new developments, and how they can drive the public sector forward.
Cate Downes Project Manager - Corporate Transformation London Borough of Hackney
Dennis Dokter Smart Cities Lead Innovation Hub Nexus (University of Leeds)
Oliver Large Policy Expert Tony Blair Institute for Global ChangeOliver is a policy expert focused on the use of artificial intelligence in public services and its impact on the future of work. He co-led a project that proposed a policy framework for government approaches to platform work, which was informed by the needs of workers using the platforms.
Through policy, he hopes to bring transformative change that makes people’s lives healthier and more productive and fulfilling.
Oliver was previously a senior policy analyst at the Centre for Social Justice, where he organised a high-profile commission that fed into the United Kingdom government’s National Disability Strategy. His policy work has been recognised through awards and national competitions.
Vicky Poole Portfolio Holder for Transformation and Corporate Programme West Berkshire Council -
13:50 PM - 14:20 PM
Networking & Infrastructure
The final discussion of the conference will focus on the importance of ensuring that the necessary infrastructure and network is in place to make the most of new digital opportunities. This is particularly important as more and more people are taking up the opportunities offered by hybrid working, with the right infrastructure being vital to making this new way of working as seamless as possible, so that organisations can remain efficient and operational. The panel will also explore how the sector can keep up with the ever-evolving digital landscape, rather than getting left behind.
Cllr Julian Tooke Cabinet Member for Business, Economic Development, Planning and Infrastructure Gloucestershire County CouncilDavid Holbrook Senior Category Manager Oxfordshire County Council
Craig Bower Digital Infrastructure Consultant Oxfordshire County Council