Local public services innovation summit 2026
Join us for techUK's Local Public Services innovation summit, bringing together local government representatives and digital tech leaders to explore key themes facing the sector and drive collaboration between councils and the tech sector.
About this event
Please note that tickets for this event will be limited to two per organisation
Join us for techUK's Local Public Services innovation summit, bringing together local government representatives and digital tech leaders to explore key themes facing the sector and drive collaboration between councils and the tech sector.
Session overview
This year's summit will build on last year's insightful discussions, covering topics including digital transformation, procurement and agentic AI in the council of the future, exploring what these trends mean in practice for councils and the suppliers working with them, and how we can drive real collaborative progress across the sector.
techUK's Local Public Services Committee was elected in October 2025 and has been making progress on some of the most pressing issues facing the sector. Since its formation, the group has focused on procurement reform and digital maturity, working to connect councils and suppliers and exploring how technology can be better procured, shared and reused across local government. This summit will put a spotlight on the committee's work, bringing the sector together to facilitate the collaboration and shared thinking needed to drive innovation and better outcomes for citizens.
Local councils are currently navigating a period of significant change. With upcoming Local Government Reorganisation in councils across the country and recent local government elections reshaping the landscape, there is a real opportunity to reset and reimagine how services are delivered and ensure that technology and innovation are at the heart of that journey.
Who should attend
This is a free to attend event for the public sector and techUK members.
Agenda
Agenda
- 09:00–09:15
Registration
Registration
- 09:15–09:20
Welcome from techUK
Welcome from techUK
- 14:00–15:30
Partnering and networking - speed dating for SMEs and larger companies to connect and identify potential new business partners. Local authorities are also welcome to participate.
Partnering and networking - speed dating for SMEs and larger companies to connect and identify potential new business partners. Local authorities are also welcome to participate.
- 09:30–09:35
Welcome from the Chair of techUK’s Local Public Services Committee
Welcome from the Chair of techUK’s Local Public Services Committee
- Dia Nag, Director of Digital, BetterGov
- 12:10–12:50
AI and the council of the future: ambition, adoption and assurance
AI and the council of the future: ambition, adoption and assurance
- Amardeep Gill, National Head of Public Sector, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
- Kat Sexton, Deputy Director for Local AI, MHCLG
- Tom Hindmarch, Digital Policy Adviser | Cyber, Digital & Technology, Local Government Association
- Eddie Copeland, Director, London Office for Technology & Innovation (LOTI)
- Luke Newcombe, Programme Manager - Nations & Regions and Local Public Services, techUK
- 13:35–14:00
Lunch
Lunch
- 12:00–12:10
AI update from MHCLG
AI update from MHCLG
- Kat Sexton, Deputy Director for Local AI, MHCLG
- 11:05–11:20
Coffee and networking break
Coffee and networking break
- 11:20–12:00
#ReuseAndShare: collaborating to accelerate tech adoption
#ReuseAndShare: collaborating to accelerate tech adoption
- Simon Tobias, Senior Account Director, Snowflake
- Andrew Boxall, Founder & Managing Director, WeChange.AI Ltd
- Angela Dixon, Managing Director, SocietyWorks
- Laura Czapiewski, Assistant Director, Product & Delivery, Essex Digital Service
- Nikola Goger, Head of Design, Ministry of Justice
- Dia Nag, Director of Digital, BetterGov
- 13:30–13:35
Final remarks
Final remarks
- 09:20–09:30
Reforming the local state does not require LGR
Reforming the local state does not require LGR
- Jens Gemmel, Interim Director of Transformation & Efficiency, Finance & Corporate Services / Place Department, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
- 09:35–10:05
Meet the committee and partners: plans, priorities and opportunities
Meet the committee and partners: plans, priorities and opportunities
- Jonathan Stephenson, CEO, Brentwood and Rochford Council
- Helen Gerling, CEO, Shaping Cloud Limited
- Lisa Trickey, Lead Adviser Digital Change, LG Horizons, Local Government Association
- Andrew Foster, Managing Director – Public Services, North
- Dia Nag, Director of Digital, BetterGov
- Madi Smith, CTO, North Yorkshire Council
- 10:25–11:05
From reorganisation to reinvention: transforming local public services for the better
From reorganisation to reinvention: transforming local public services for the better
- Jonathan Stephenson, CEO, Brentwood and Rochford Council
- Lisa Trickey, Lead Adviser Digital Change, LG Horizons, Local Government Association
- Phil Rumens, Principal Technologist, GDS Local, Government Digital Service
- Jens Gemmel, Interim Director of Transformation & Efficiency, Finance & Corporate Services / Place Department, London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham
- 10:05–10:25
The state of local government
The state of local government
- Cameron Major, Sales Director, Oxygen Insights
- 12:50–13:30
Procuring for success: outcomes, trust and value-led partnerships
Procuring for success: outcomes, trust and value-led partnerships
- Alex Fillingham, Digital & Service Transformation Specialist, Civiteq
- Glen Ocsko, Advisor, Local Gov Digital (MHCLG)
- Denis Kaminskiy, Director, Arcus Global
- Eddie Gibson, National Account Manager - Local Communities and Housing, Government Commercial Agency
- Madi Smith, CTO, North Yorkshire Council
Speakers
Jonathan Stephenson
CEO
Brentwood and Rochford Council
Simon Tobias
Senior Account Director
Snowflake
Kieran Jones
Commercial Lead - Digital, Local Digital
MHCLG
Glen Ocsko
Advisor
Local Gov Digital (MHCLG)
Sponsors
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Georgina Maratheftis
Associate Director, Local Public Services
Luke Newcombe
Programme Manager - Nations & Regions and Local Public Services
