LGPN Conference

22 - 23 May, Hilton Deansgate, Manchester

  • Day 1
  • Day 2

22 May 2025

  • 8:00 am - 8:45 am

    Main Room

    Registration

  • 8:45 am - 9:00 am

    Main Room

    Chair’s opening remarks

    Welcome to the Local Government Partnership Network!

  • 9:00 am - 9:40 am

    Main Room

    Opening panel – Navigating the digital frontier to deliver maximum impact

    Rehana Ramesh

    Director - ICT, Digital and Customer Service
    London Borough of Hackney

    Ade Bamigboye

    Chief Technology Officer
    Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

    Nataša Patterson

    Chief Digital and Data Officer
    London Borough of Lambeth

    In an era of rapid technological advancement, local authorities face unique challenges and opportunities in their digital transformation journeys. Providing the perfect ‘scene setter’ to the two days, this panel will explore critical...

  • 9:45 am - 10:05 am

    Main Room

    Headline sponsor presentation

  • 10:10 am - 10:40 am

    Main Room

    Dragon's den - Speed presentations

    Dragons’ Den – a quick-fire pitch session featuring all of our sponsors. Each supplier delivers a 60-second elevator pitch about their solution – giving you an opportunity to earmark suppliers and solutions you are most interested ...

  • 10:45 am - 12:00 pm

    Main Room

    Networking and business meetings

    15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.

  • 12:05 pm - 12:25 pm

    Main Room

    Case study – Revolutionising children's services with AI: North Yorkshire Council's innovative approach

    Jonny Hoyle

    Child Permanence and Family Reunification Development Lead
    North Yorkshire Council

    Mark Peterson

    Head of Data & Insight
    North Yorkshire Council

    Catherine Ritchie

    Innovation Manager
    North Yorkshire Council

    North Yorkshire Council is developing and implementing AI-driven solutions to enhance efficiency and decision-making in their Children and Family Services. This case study explores how the team has taken a three-pronged approach, Practic...

  • 12:25 pm - 12:45 pm

    Main Room

    Case study – Navigating digital transformation in local government: Lessons from the frontlines of change management

    Rehana Ramesh

    Director - ICT, Digital and Customer Service
    London Borough of Hackney

    Digital transformation not only relies on the implementation of innovative technologies, but also upon human adaptability, ensuring that innovative digital solutions are not just implemented but genuinely embraced by staff and citizens. ...

  • 12:45 pm - 1:05 pm

    Main Room

    Platinum sponsor presentation

  • 1:10 pm - 1:30 pm

    Main Room

    Gold sponsor presentations

  • 1:30 pm - 2:15 pm

    Main Room

    Networking lunch

    An opportunity to connect with your peers and suppliers to talk over the learnings from the event. Lunch is served buffet style and a range of options are available to cater for different dietary requirements.

  • 2:20 pm - 3:00 pm

    Main Room

    Panel discussion – Bridging the digital skills divide: Empowering local authority workforces

    Stephen Lugg

    Head of ICT Strategy
    Warwickshire County Council

    Trudy Ward

    Digital and Data Talent Development Lead
    Cornwall Council

    Joanne Cumper

    Talent Acquisition and Executive Search in Local Government

    Opama Khan

    Acting Director Technology & Workplace
    London Borough of Hackney

    With digital transformation front of mind for many local authorities, many still face the challenge of upskilling their workforce to meet the demands of their new technologies. This panel discussion will explore strategies for developing...

  • 3:05 pm - 3:25 pm

    Main Room

    Gold sponsor presentations

  • 3:30 pm - 4:45 pm

    Main Room

    Networking and business meetings

    15 minute meetings with suppliers who are offering solutions most relevant to your challenges. Please check the schedule on the back of your delegate pass for your meeting timings.

  • 4:50 pm - 5:30 pm

    Main Room

    Panel discussion – Navigating the transition to unitary councils from a digital perspective

    Jason Higgs

    Head of ICT
    South Hams District Council & West Devon Borough Council

    Glynn Barton

    Chief Operations Officer
    BCP Council

    David Ogden

    Director of Engagement
    SOCITM

    The UK local government landscape is undergoing significant changes with the move towards unitary councils. This transition presents both challenges and opportunities for digital leaders in local government, particularly in terms of soft...

  • 5:30 pm - 5:50 pm

    Main Room

    Closing presentation – Redefining localism in the digital era: Centralising digital infrastructure and eliminating duplication for enhanced efficiency

    Mark Thompson

    Professor in Digital Economy
    University of Exeter

    Digital transformation is front of mind for the 317 local authorities in England, each working on their own projects to push towards a digitally enabled future. This presentation argues that local governments could learn a lot from the p...

  • 5:50 pm - 7:30 pm

    Main Room

    Hotel check-in/ free time

  • 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

    Main Room

    Drinks reception & networking dinner

    Networking sessions – throughout the event we host a networking lunch as well as a dinner and drinks reception to give you ample opportunity to connect with your peers and suppliers over the learnings from the event. Dinner is served i...

  • 12:05 pm - 12:25 pm

    Breakout Room 1

    The importance of training initiative and skills frameworks in addressing the digital skills gap in local government

    Lisa Trickey

    Digital Advisor
    Local Government Association

    The Importance of Training Initiative and Skills Frameworks in Addressing the Digital Skills Gap in Local Government
    Lisa Trickey, Digital Advisor, Local Government Association

    With digital transformation front of mind, addr...

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22 - 23 May, Hilton Deansgate, Manchester