North, 22 - 23 May
Manchester
2025
South, 18 - 19 Nov
Heathrow
2025
Local Government Partnership Network
Innovative events for the public sector
Digital transformation as the key lever for change in local government
In a world where digital transformation is no longer a choice but a necessity, local government must lead the charge.
LGPN North focuses on bringing together digital leaders from local authorities across the UK to discuss strategies and share actionable insights to achieve sector-wide digital transformation effectively and efficiently. By showcasing some of the most innovative case studies of digital transformation in the UK and diving deep into the key questions and pain points leaders face today, the event will support local authorities to better leverage digital technology and data to revolutionise how they serve their residents.
This critical event brings together experts, decision-makers, and innovators to address the challenges and opportunities facing councils in the digital age. By facilitating critical connections in this changing sector, LGPN North will inform, inspire and empower digital leaders to solve some of the biggest challenges facing residents and their communities.
Together we can create a digitally enabled future, meeting the evolving needs of our local communities.
Key themes at LGPN North include:
- How can councils leverage technology to modernise their operations and services
- The potential of AI and robotic process automation in improving efficiency of service delivery
- The importance of data driven decision making to inform policy and service design
- Navigating the shift from legacy systems to cloud-based solutions
- Strategies to enhance cyber security, including educating staff about cyber threats
- The importance of digital inclusion so that services are available and accessible to all residents
- Strategies to enhance cross-departmental collaboration, breaking down data silos
- Bridging the digital skills gap within local government and strategies to hire, upskill and retain digital talent
- Identifying and addressing organisational and cultural barriers to digital transformation through effective change management.
- Navigating the transition to unitary councils from a digital perspective
- Discover the latest innovations in digital technologies, specifically tailored to local governments; to transform the way you serve your residents.
- Connect with peers and industry leaders to share best practices, lessons learnt and develop invaluable relationships which can inform your future transformation efforts and address systemic barriers collectively rather than individually.
- Develop strategies to support your digital transformation efforts, bridge digital skills gaps and enhance digital inclusion, whilst balancing budgetary constraints, through deep-dive panel discussions.
- Plus more!
- Get guaranteed face time with key decision makers: a minimum of 9 one-on-one meetings with senior leaders that are looking to invest in new solutions
- Connect with the public sector C-suite: take part in a range of formal and informal networking opportunities across the event
- Put your solution in the spotlight: present your solution on the main stage, in breakout areas, and during our popular Dragons’ Den speed presentation
- Maximise your ROI: event sponsorship includes branding, meals, and refreshments. No stand costs, no surprises – just a guaranteed return on investment
SPEAKERS
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Carol Williams
Director of Transformation and Digital
Walsall Council and President SOCITM -
Glynn Barton
Chief Operations Officer
BCP Council -
Nataša Patterson
Chief Digital and Data Officer
London Borough of Lambeth -
Rehana Ramesh
Director – ICT, Digital and Customer Service
London Borough of Hackney -
Ade Bamigboye
Chief Technology Officer
Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea -
Stephen Lugg
Chief Information Officer
Swindon Borough Council -
Mark Thompson
Professor in Digital Economy
University of Exeter -
Jonny Hoyle
Child Permanence and Family Reunification Development Lead
North Yorkshire Council -
Mark Peterson
Head of Data & Insight
North Yorkshire Council -
Opama Khan
Acting Director Technology & Workplace
London Borough of Hackney -
Catherine Ritchie
Innovation Manager
North Yorkshire Council -
Jason Higgs
Head of ICT
South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council -
Sharon Sanders
Head of Service – Digital Inclusion Programme
Bradford Council -
Ross McKelvie
Head of ICT and Digital
Fylde Council -
Trudy Ward
Digital and Data Talent Development Lead
Cornwall Council -
Joanne Cumper
Talent Acquisition and Executive Search in Local Government
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Richard Whittle
University Fellow
The University of Salford -
Penny Syddall
Program manager
Dorset Council -
Chris Wanley
Director of ICT & Customer Services
Manchester City Council -
Mike Potter
former UK Government Chief Digital Officer
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David Ogden
Director of Engagement
SOCITM -
Lisa Trickey
Digital Advisor
Local Government Association -
Welna Bowden
Workforce Planning Lead
Local Government Association -
Grace Perks
Digital Advisor
Local Government Association -
Roger Brown
Strategic Manager for ICT and Digital Services
Isle of Wight Council
TESTIMONIALS
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I need to make myself available to learn what other trusts are doing, while being present in my own trust.
Lisa EmeryCIORoyal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust -
I believe it is incumbent upon all of us as senior health leaders to offer strategic direction, that goes without saying. But we also need to amplify curiosity, agility and a passion to improve, fostering commitment in the art of the possible.
Jonathan LofthouseSite CEOKing's College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust -
The only thing that’s going to be constant now is change. Trusts and staff need to be ready for whatever the future brings and sharing best practice between trusts, safely, is an important part of the solution.
James DevineCEOMedway NHS Foundation Trust -
As NHS trusts, the need to collaborate and learn from each other has never been stronger. But neither has our need to reduce unnecessary social interaction as a society.
Paul BythewayChief Operating OfficerUniversity Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Foundation Trust -
Events like the Healthcare Partnership Network are really important in bringing together senior leaders both from the industry and from the NHS, because you can start to see the connections that people are making. There’s a lot of synergy and energy around being able to look at a product a company has to offer and being able to relate that to what happens in the NHS.
Paula HeadChief ExecutiveUniversity Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust
