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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.