Government Transformation Magazine

🚀 Building a Resilient Data Infrastructure for Government Services 🚀 Register for FREE today to join next Wednesday's Government Data and Ai Summit on 6 November at the Intercontinental O2, London. You'll have the chance to join four x 45 minute discussion tables throughout the day with awesome bite-size content from the stage from speakers and panelists including Craig Suckling, Chief Data Officer at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology, Sue Bateman, Chief Data Officer at Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Philip Orumwense CBE, Chief Technology Procurement Officer at Crown Commercial Service, Caroline Bellamy, Chief Data Officer at the UK Ministry of Defence and more... This discussion table is co-hosted by: - Fiona James, Chief Data Officer at Office for National Statistics - Jennifer Brooker, Chief Data Officer at Department for Science, Innovation and Technology - Andrew Newland MBA, Director of Central Government at Snowflake - Joel Brunger, Principal Sales Engineer at Snowflake The discussions will focus on key challenges and strategies that will help government organizations deliver more effective public services, including: 🔍 Ensuring Data Consistency, Interoperability, and Accessibility: How can we make data flow seamlessly across different government bodies to support decision-making and collaboration? 🔧 Overcoming Legacy Systems and Breaking Down Data Silos: What are the most effective approaches to modernizing outdated systems and integrating data across diverse platforms? 💡 Laying the Foundation for Future-Ready Infrastructure: What best practices can help build a scalable, resilient data infrastructure that can adapt to evolving needs? Not only will you learn, connect and take actionable insights back to the office, you'll also gather vital CPD points, so don't delay and register for free today! #PublicSector #DataInfrastructure #DigitalTransformation #DataInteroperability #CitizenExperience #GovernmentEfficiency #Innovation #DigitalGovernment

🌱🔍 How Systems Thinking, Data, and AI are Transforming the Path to Net Zero 🔍🌱 We’re delighted to have Adam Mackenzie-Jones, Head of Net Zero Systems at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), as a featured speaker at the Government Transformation Expo's Data and Ai theatre across 5 - 6 November, 2024. Register here today: https://bit.ly/4fcmOGJ In his session, Adam will share the department's transformative journey in applying systems thinking to reshape Net Zero policy-making across the UK government. Adam will dive into the real-world experiences of his team, revealing how they are driving impactful changes to accelerate the transition to Net Zero. Learn how data and AI techniques are being leveraged to inform policy decisions, optimize strategies, and ensure that sustainability goals are not just set, but achieved. Expect to walk away with actionable takeaways on how to implement systems thinking in your own work to boost departmental efficiency, deliver on citizen-focused outcomes, and contribute to a more sustainable future. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain insights into the next steps for Net Zero policy and how technology is playing a pivotal role in achieving it. #NetZero #SystemsThinking #DataInnovation #AI #Sustainability #PolicyMaking #EnergySecurity #DESNZ #TransformationalChange #CitizenExperience #ClimateAction #FutureReady James Smith, David Wilde FIoD, FBCS, Assoc CIPD, Transform, Sarah Jeffery, Ayesha Peacock, Ed T.

🚀 Join us at the Efficiency and Innovation Discussion Table at the Government Transformation Summit on 5 November, Intercontinental O2, London! 🚀 Your table hosts for the day are: - Eilidh McLaughlin, Deputy Director of Digital Ethics, Inclusion and Assurance at The Scottish Government, - Jeremy Gould, Chief Digital Officer at Homes England - Bella Copland, Principal Strategist at Valtech - Sam Ineson, Director of Public Sector at Valtech These fab co-hosts will guide an in-depth conversation on one of the most urgent challenges in public services: balancing operational efficiency and innovation. If you're looking for answers to these key questions: 🔹 How can public services balance streamlining operations while adopting new technologies? 🔹 What are the biggest barriers to integrating services across departments, and how can we overcome them? 🔹 How can we improve data sharing while safeguarding privacy, security, and inter-agency collaboration? Then you won't want to miss this or the 13 other discussion tables taking place that day! 🌟 📅 Sign up here: https://bit.ly/3UgzPqE 🎯 Proudly Sponsored by: Valtech #GovernmentTransformation #PublicSectorInnovation #EfficiencyVsInnovation #DataSharing #ServiceIntegration #TechForGood #GovSummit2024 James Smith, David Wilde FIoD, FBCS, Assoc CIPD, Ayesha Peacock, Ed T., Sarah Jeffery

🌍✨ AI - Bringing in the Winds of Change ✨🌍 We're excited to feature Fawad A. Qureshi, Global Field CTO at Snowflake, and James Guscott, Partnership Lead at the Met Office, for an insightful fireside chat on how AI and the power of data are transforming the way we understand and use weather data. Register now to hear this presentation - synopsis below: https://bit.ly/4fcmOGJ The Met Office, the UK's national weather service, goes beyond just predicting if you'll need an umbrella this weekend. By harnessing AI and Snowflake's powerful data cloud, they’re reshaping weather forecasting to deliver impactful new use cases for industries worldwide. 🌎 In this session, Fawad and James will share how the Met Office collaborates with global weather agencies, integrating real-time global datasets to provide comprehensive insights that drive better business decisions. From optimising energy usage to mitigating environmental risks, discover how AI-driven forecasting is not only enhancing business operations but also supporting sustainability initiatives across sectors like agriculture, energy, retail, and transportation. Attendees can expect actionable takeaways to apply in their own roles, enabling them to improve their work, enhance the citizen experience, and drive departmental efficiency. Learn how these innovations are shaping a sustainable future and helping organisations align with their sustainability goals. #AI #WeatherData #DataCloud #Sustainability #EnergyEfficiency #BusinessTransformation Andrew Newland MBA, Flora Chu, James Smith, David Wilde FIoD, FBCS, Assoc CIPD, Ayesha Peacock, Sarah Jeffery, Ed T.

🚀 Exciting Speaker Alert! 🚀 We're thrilled to welcome Annette Southgate, Head of the Accelerated Capability Environment (ACE) at UK Home Office, as a featured speaker. Annette will be sharing valuable insights on Leveraging AI and Data to Tackle Security Challenges. In her session, Annette will dive into how AI and data innovations are being rapidly deployed to address some of the UK's most pressing public safety and national security issues. From cutting-edge AI-powered media redaction tools to advanced deepfake detection technologies, she'll explain how ACE is combining agile innovation with cross-sector collaboration to deliver impactful, data-driven solutions. Expect actionable takeaways that will help you improve your day-to-day work, drive departmental effectiveness and efficiency, and ultimately enhance the citizen experience. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how these technologies can be leveraged to stay ahead of evolving security challenges and make a real difference. Register now here: https://bit.ly/4fcmOGJ #AI #DataInnovation #PublicSafety #NationalSecurity #AgileInnovation #DeepfakeDetection #CitizenExperience #HomeOffice #ACE #DigitalTransformation

The adoption of AI is reshaping the UK public sector, and our latest report, The Impact of Generative AI in the UK Public Sector, provides exclusive insights into this transformation. Download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/e33USbM9 Produced by Government Transformation Magazine and Boomi, this report draws on in-depth quantitative research with Government DDaT leaders to explore how public bodies are leveraging AI to drive innovation and improve service delivery. Key findings: - 85.3% of respondents are integrating Generative AI into their departments - 48.1% identify data privacy as the main challenge - 18.3% use it for data analysis, which is the leading application of this technology Discover how AI is driving operational efficiency and creating new possibilities for public service delivery. Download the report now to stay ahead of the curve. #publicsector #generativeAI

🌟 Are you harnessing the potential of your data? 🌟 The public sector is increasingly using data to spark innovation, but obstacles like limited collaboration, ethical concerns, and data quality issues continue to pose challenges. What can we do to overcome these barriers and unlock the full potential of public data? Join us for our webinar, "Unlocking Public Data: Overcoming Barriers to Collaboration and Innovation," where DDaT leaders will share key strategies and inspiring success stories. 📅 Date: October 30, 2024 🕒 Time: 10:00 AM 🔗 Register here: https://lnkd.in/egESt8GQ What you’ll learn: - How to break down barriers to data collaboration 🚧 - Success stories from the Met Office, COVID response, and beyond 📊 - Ethical considerations, AI use, and promoting transparency in public services 🤖 Speakers include: Gurpreet Muctor, Chief Data & Technology Officer | Chief Architect, Westminster City Council Nic Granger, Director of Corporate (Digital, Data and Technology) & CFO, North Sea Transition Authority Andrew Newland MBA, Director, Central Government, Snowflake Deepak A Shukla, Senior Data and AI Sales Specialist, Amazon Web Services (AWS) Don’t miss this chance to explore new ideas for unlocking public data to foster collaboration and innovation. Register now and accelerate your data journey! 🚀 #PublicData #DataManagement #PublicSector

📢 Big thanks, Neil Tape, Chief Digital & Information Officer at the UK Ministry of Defence for agreeing to be a co-host on our "Optimising Employee Experience" discussion table at the Government Transformation Summit on 5 November at Intercontinental O2 in London 📢 . 👉 If you're a DDaT / Operations leader in the UK Public Sector and you would like to discuss methods to ensure employee experience and talent retention are as good as can be, then register for this summit today... You'll have VIP access to our co-located Expo and VIP lounge among 10 government stands - including Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), UK Home Office and Office for National Statistics - 70 tech exhibitors and 24 start-ups in our Innovation Alley. Register for the Government Transformation Summit today for free: https://bit.ly/3UgzPqE And DDaT teams of all seniority can register for the Expo here: https://bit.ly/4fcmOGJ

Government Transformation Expo brings together innovators and changemakers from government, big tech and the UK's dynamic start-up ecosystem ... but it wouldn't be much of a party without the original UK govtech catapult, our friends at CivTech Scotland. They have blazed a trail for the best part of 10 years - and helped connect the UK's start-up ecosystem to public sector opportunities, and vice versa. They have also been involved with our events since our first beginnings five years ago. Link in the comments - come along 5-6 November to meet them and their network. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇬🇧 🚀

Exciting news! We’ve just released our research report on The Impact of Generative AI in the UK Public Sector. Want to know how it’s shaping the future of public services? Get your copy here: https://lnkd.in/e33USbM9 In partnership with Boomi, we dug deep into how generative AI is being used across public departments. Our research includes feedback from Government DDaT leaders, offering real-world insights on adoption and use cases. Some of the standout findings: - 85.3% of respondents are already using Generative AI in their work - 48.1% point to data privacy as their top concern - 18.3% are using it mainly for data analysis—the most common use case Grab your copy now to see how your peers are innovating public service delivery with AI. #publicsector #generativeAI