Sector events

The Office of the Government Chief Data Officer’s conference will explore how the better use of data can improve outcomes for residents, strengthen public services and support growth.

Join GDS’ Accessibility Community of Practice for a discussion on accessibility and AI.

Explore how technology can support reorganisation and digital transformation. Kat Sexton, Deputy Director for Local AI at MHCLG, will lead a session on agentic AI, procurement reform, and collaborative reuse […]

Explore how the environmental impact of AI is shaping global energy demand, sustainability challenges and future technology choices.

This session will show how AI and automation can help reduce administrative burden, improve accuracy and deliver better outcomes for residents.

iNetwork’s interactive workshop will explore the national datasets councils rely on, identify gaps and duplication, and discuss how Open Referral UK can simplify data flows and support standardised national data […]

The session will explore how organisations can modernise employee communications and resident-facing services while maintaining trust in how sensitive data is managed.

An interactive event for councils navigating LGR, focused on delivering the best possible digital and service transformation ahead of vesting day and beyond. Ben Cheetham, Deputy Director for Local Digital, […]

Join Beckett to discover how you can bring together legacy telephony estates, remove PBX dependencies, and improve responsiveness using a Microsoft Teams-centric model, enhanced by AI-powered call routing.

Join Socitm, the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) and Local Digital for a virtual workshop designed to help you navigate LGR confidently with real-world guidance.

The conference will explore progress in delivering the Blueprint for Modern Digital Government, updating legacy systems, reducing costs and innovation.

GDS Local is participating in the Innovation 2026 conference, which brings together senior digital leaders from across local government. GDS Local has developed two dedicated sessions specifically for local government […]

This online event has over 120 talks from AI experts, local government and central government teams covering best practice, pilots and how to scale AI. Learn about adopted AI solutions, […]

Join LOTI’s closed-door discussion on innovative buying of systems and software, what is holding it back, and how to move forward.

Unpatched vulnerabilities remain one of the leading causes of security breaches yet patching is still slow, manual, and difficult to scale. This session explores how patching can be made simple, […]

Learn how better visibility of IT systems and how they connect can make it easier to manage incidents in complex council environments.

Renfrewshire Council share their AI journey including what worked, what they learned, and what you can take from their experience.

Learn what autonomous IT means, how risk-based patching can reduce cyber risks without disrupting critical services, and practical steps to demonstrate compliance and prepare for procurement.

Join a practical clinic designed for people who need a clear, repeatable approach to improving cyber resilience using in-house skills.

This webinar looks at how councils are managing grants as a unified, data-driven digital capability, and includes a case study from Suffolk County Council.