Speakers

LGPN South 2026 Speakers

 

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Becky Chapman

Becky Chapman

Chief Digital and Innovation Officer , Westminster City Council
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Ben Unsworth

Ben Unsworth

Director Digital and Technology , Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
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Chris Wales

Chris Wales

Director of Digital Innovation , Brighton & Hove City Council
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Darren Mann

Darren Mann

Director of Customer and Digital Services , Cambridgeshire County Council
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David Halligan

David Halligan

Chief Technology Officer, Integrated Digital Service , Leeds City Council & NHS West Yorkshire ICB
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Dr Tom Smith

Dr Tom Smith

Director of Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics , Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
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Frank Wood

Frank Wood

Chief Analytical Officer , Leeds City Council / West Yorkshire ICB
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Josh Pimm

Josh Pimm

Chief Data & Analytics Officer , Somerset Council
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Kit Collingwood

Kit Collingwood

Director of Digital and Customer Experience , Oxfordshire County Council
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Lisa Trickey

Lisa Trickey

Lead Adviser Digital Change, LG Horizons, Cyber, Digital & Technology , Local Government Association
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Madeline Hoskin

Madeline Hoskin

Local Government Expert Advisor , Government Digital Service
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Mark Lumley

Mark Lumley

Director Digital, IT & Resilience , London Borough of Hounslow
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Maxine O'Mahony

Maxine O'Mahony

Chief Executive , Breckland Council
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Neil Eccles

Neil Eccles

Director of Planning, Economy & Wellbeing , West Lancashire Borough Council
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Rehana Ramesh

Rehana Ramesh

Director for Customer Services, Digital and Data , London Borough of Hackney
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Representative from LGA

Representative from LGA

Local Government Association
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Sarah Richardson

Sarah Richardson

Assistant Director - People Strategy and Organisational Development , Surrey County Council
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Stephen Gabriel

Stephen Gabriel

Chief Executive , Tamworth Borough Council
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Yogita Popat

Yogita Popat

Director of Culture and Sustainability , London Borough of Barnet
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Frequently Asked Questions

We're looking for senior leaders from local government who are driving digital transformation in their councils. This includes Chief Executives, CIOs, Chief Digital Officers, Directors of IT, Heads of Digital Transformation, and other C-suite decision-makers with real-world experience tackling the challenges facing local authorities today.

Share what's actually working in your council. We want practical case studies, honest lessons learned, and real strategies you've implemented – not theory. Topics include digital transformation, AI and automation, cyber security, data-driven decision making, cloud migration, digital inclusion, skills development, and managing change. If you've navigated a challenge that other councils are facing, we want to hear about it.

Sessions include main room presentations, panel discussions, and breakout sessions. You might deliver a solo 20-minute presentation, join a panel with fellow local government leaders, or participate in a Q&A discussion. We'll work with you to find the format that best fits your experience and comfort level.

No. Speaking at LGPN is complimentary. We cover your attendance for both days, including all sessions, networking opportunities, meals, and accommodation. You'll also have the opportunity to connect with peers and solution providers addressing the same challenges you face.

Beyond your presentation or panel session (typically 20-45 minutes), you're encouraged to stay for the full two-day event. This gives you the chance to learn from other speakers, network with fellow senior leaders, explore innovative solutions from our sponsors, and participate in the broader conversation about digital transformation in local government. Many speakers find the networking and peer connections just as valuable as presenting.

 

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