UKAuthority Live: AI and Data4Good 2026
The sessions will explore what AI-ready data means in practice and how organisations are moving from pilots to delivering at scale.
UK Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG)
Laying the foundations for better local public services
On this page you can find events organised by the MHCLG Local Digital team, as well as external events that may be of interest to the Local Digital community.
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The sessions will explore what AI-ready data means in practice and how organisations are moving from pilots to delivering at scale.
Explore the differences between personal productivity tools, automation and enterprise AI, and learn how you can safeguard data, manage risk and demonstrate value for money.
Hear how AI can reduce administrative burden, improve productivity and support modern ways of working.
Women are still underrepresented across the UK’s tech workforce. Hear from those working to change this, and what needs to happen next.
This session will explore the practical foundations you need to get value from AI, including factors that influence whether AI can be used safely, effectively and responsibly across services.
Explore how to move towards more connected digital infrastructure, reduce fragmentation and make your services easier to deliver.
The session will explore how leaders can drive digital and technology change, support teams to deliver better services and respond to changing national policies and local reorganisation plans.
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 the launch to discover the free digital and technology learning and recognised certification opportunities available to local government and the wider UK public sector.
Local Digital’s Cyber Incident Response Lead, Rhys Williams, will be speaking at this year’s Think Digital Identity and Cybersecurity for Government conference. Rhys’ session will explore Defend as One and the […]
Join GDS’ Accessibility Community of Practice for a discussion on accessibility and AI.
Explore how the environmental impact of AI is shaping global energy demand, sustainability challenges and future technology choices.
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 […]
This session will show how AI and automation can help reduce administrative burden, improve accuracy and deliver better outcomes for residents.
Join this webinar to meet the CustomerFirst team and learn how GDS is testing new ways to improve public services.
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.
Join this webinar to learn about how Local Digital is building a centralised view of the technology council use. The session will cover: Local Digital’s approach to mapping and understanding […]
Join LGAi’s attendee-led day to discuss how AI is being used in your services. The agenda is built on the day by participants, and you are encouraged to bring a […]
The event brings together council leaders and digital, data, transformation and service design professionals to tackle real LGR challenges, develop practical solutions and leave with ideas you can apply immediately.