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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.
Discover invaluable insights
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
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What you will gain from attending?
- 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.
- Learn how to streamline internal operations, improve data driven decision-making, and measure the impact of your transformation initiatives from the insights of leading digital executives.
- Future-proof your organisation against the evolving digital landscape and upcoming transition towards unitary councils, impacting public service delivery.
Get a feel for the event in action
If you want to make a real difference and play a part in the future of local government, then get in touch today.
Make lifelong connections
Looking to build meaningful connections with your peers? LGPN gives you the chance to forge relationships with like-minded senior leaders in local government, including chief executives, directors, department heads, and more.
- Chief Information Officer
- Chief Information Security Officer
- Chief Data Officer
- Chief Technology Officer
- Chief Digital Officer
- Chief Financial Officer
- Chief Engagement Officer
- Director / Head of ICT
- Director / Head of Cyber Security
- Director / Head of Digital
- Director / Head of Data
- Director / Head of Technology
- Director / Head of Strategic IT/ICT
- Senior Information Risk Owner
- Director / Head of Digital Transformation
- Director / Head of Strategy & Innovation
- Director / Head of Digital Services
- Plus many more!
Listen to inspirational leaders
Our list of speakers for LGPN North 2026 include:
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Amanda Stevens
Assistant Director Digital
London Borough of Lambeth -
Lorraine O’Donnell
Chief Executive
Bradford Council -
Martyn Wallace
Chief Digital Officer
Scottish Local Government Digital Office -
Kat Sexton
Deputy Director for AI in Local Government
Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government
Complimentary passes for public sector senior leaders
Our complimentary delegate pass includes:
Invaluable industry specific insights and unique networking opportunities
Digital copies of all the presentations
One-on-one business meetings
Breakfast, lunch and a drinks reception
Main room and breakout room presentations
Sponsored networking dinner
LGPN North 2026 Registration
28 – 29 April, 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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