Events

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

This webinar will share council experiences of cloud adoption, highlight what works and explore sustainable, cost-effective approaches to supporting cloud use across local government.

This webinar will explore how you can embed cyber security into procurement and supplier management, moving beyond IT-only controls. It will also look at why collaboration between councils is important to building […]

GDS is developing a National Cloud Strategy to improve alignment across government on key aspects of cloud adoption. This spotlight webinar will: provide an overview of the strategy and the user […]

This webinar will explore how councils are using a platform approach to reduce duplication, streamline delivery and create more consistent, user-centred services. You will hear practical tips from councils working this way, […]

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, […]

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 […]

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.

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, […]

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, […]

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

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.

A discussion with Socitm and the LGA to explore the data tools available in local government. Share your experiences of best practice, and tips for addressing the challenges of implementing Python […]

Join a session in this virtual series to explore real-world examples of open source software in local government.

The Data (Use and Access) Act 2025 (DUAA) will change how the public sector manages, shares, and protects data. This session offeres a clear, practical starting point for DUAA readiness.