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Network with like-minded senior leaders, inspirational speakers and innovative solution providers as they address the most relevant and emerging challenges in the sector today.
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The Local Government Partnership Network (LGPN) is a unique networking and shared learning event, bringing together 100+ senior leaders and transformational suppliers in the public sector to connect, collaborate and discuss innovative solutions.
Key themes for this year 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
What you will gain from attending?
Specifically tailored to central government, to transform the way you deliver public services and engage with citizens.
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.
Bridge digital skills gaps, and enhance digital inclusion while navigating the challenges of legacy systems and tight budgets through focused panel discussions.
Measure the effectiveness of your digital transformation initiatives from the insights of top digital executives from across the public and private sectors.
By staying ahead of the evolving digital landscape, exploring how AI, automation, and cross-sector collaboration can drive
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Complimentary passes for public sector senior leaders
Invaluable industry specific insights
One-on-one business meetings
Main room and breakout room presentations
Breakfast, lunch and a drinks reception
Digital copies of all the presentations
Sponsored networking dinner
Frequently Asked Questions
LGPN brings together over 100 senior leaders from local government including CIOs, Chief Digital Officers, Directors of IT, Heads of Cyber Security, Chief Data Officers, and other senior decision-makers driving digital transformation in councils across the UK.
Your delegate pass includes access to all main room and breakout presentations, one-on-one business meetings with relevant solution providers, breakfast, lunch, drinks reception, sponsored networking dinner, and digital copies of all presentations.
When you register, you'll tell us about your current challenges and priorities. We'll then arrange targeted meetings with solution providers who can address your specific needs—giving you focused time to explore solutions without the noise of a traditional exhibition hall.
LGPN is built around peer learning and meaningful connections. You'll hear real case studies from councils facing the same pressures you are, share strategies with fellow senior leaders, and have structured time to connect with relevant suppliers—all in a focused, distraction-free environment.
Your registration responses directly inform the agenda, discussion topics, and which solution providers we invite. We build the event around the real challenges and priorities you're facing right now, ensuring every session addresses current sector pressures.
LGPN North 2026 Registration
28 – 29 April 2026, The Manchester Deansgate, Manchester.
Please provide as much detail as you can when completing this form. Your responses directly inform the agenda, discussion topics, and the solution provider selection – ensuring the event reflects the real pressures and priorities across the sector.
Please note that all registrations are subject to approval by our delegate team.
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