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This is a techUK event with GDS
The Blueprint for Modern Government, launched in January, represents a major step change for regions and local government, bringing them into central government transformation thinking. The Blueprint acknowledges the need to serve and connect the wider public sector, including local authorities and it positions local government as a key stakeholder in digital transformation, while pledging more work needed to support collaboration.
The new GDS incorporates the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO), the Incubator for Artificial Intelligence and the Geospatial Commission into GDS, so therefore is a fundamentally different proposition to local government. This includes the possibility of;
In the Blueprint, the new GDS commits to working with local government, MHCLG and other departments to collaborate on improving outcomes for citizens and those who serve them.
GDS is currently undertaking a 12-week sprint to look at how to GDS supports and innovates with local government – and working with industry is a key part of delivering that vision. Knowing that there is a lot of good work already happening in Local Government Digital Transformation but also being aware that it can be difficult to create methods and discipline in scale in turn creates opportunities for industry.
techUK GDS Blueprint for Digital Government – connecting Local Government brings together GDS and industry to as part of the sprint, ensuring industry is engaged in the conversation and part of the journey, considering what the benefits are of a north star for Local Government innovation and transformation.
This market brief is exclusively for members and public sector stakeholders and is an in-person event.
Agenda:
| 14.00 – 14.05 | Welcome and intro, Matt Evans, Director Markets and COO, techUK |
| 14.05 – 14.20 | Briefing – Blueprint, Theo Blackwell MBE, Chief Digital Officer for London (currently advising at GDS Local Government collaboration sprint) |
| 14.20 – 15.00 |
Panel - Digital Blueprint and the opportunities for Local Government and industry engagement, Chaired by techUK
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| 15.00 – 15.15 | Break |
| 15.15 – 16.15 | Workshop |
| 16.15 – 16.45 | Feedback |
| 16.45 – 17.00 | Wrap up - Next steps and thanks |
Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK’s Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.
Prior to joining techUK in May 2025, Fran built a meaningful career in the charitable and local government sectors. She worked extensively with both victims and perpetrators of crime, and notably led the coordination of Domestic Homicide Reviews across Surrey—an initiative aimed at identifying lessons and preventing future incidents of domestic abuse.
Outside of work, Fran is an avid traveller and a proud cat mum who enjoys unwinding with her feline companions.
Georgina is techUK’s Associate Director for Local Public Services
Georgina works with suppliers that are active or looking to break into the market as well as with local public services to create the conditions for meaningful transformation. techUK regularly bring together local public services and supplier community to horizon scan and explore how the technologies of today and tomorrow can help solve some of the most pressing problems our communities face and improve outcomes for our people and places.
Prior to techUK, Georgina worked for a public policy events company where she managed the policy briefing division and was responsible for generating new ideas for events that would add value to the public sector. Georgina worked across a number of portfolios from education, criminal justice, and health but had a particular interest in public sector transformation and technology. Georgina also led on developing relationships across central and local government.
If you’d like to learn more about techUK, or want to get involved, get in touch.
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
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Georgina is techUK’s Associate Director for Local Public Services
Georgina works with suppliers that are active or looking to break into the market as well as with local public services to create the conditions for meaningful transformation. techUK regularly bring together local public services and supplier community to horizon scan and explore how the technologies of today and tomorrow can help solve some of the most pressing problems our communities face and improve outcomes for our people and places.
Prior to techUK, Georgina worked for a public policy events company where she managed the policy briefing division and was responsible for generating new ideas for events that would add value to the public sector. Georgina worked across a number of portfolios from education, criminal justice, and health but had a particular interest in public sector transformation and technology. Georgina also led on developing relationships across central and local government.
If you’d like to learn more about techUK, or want to get involved, get in touch.
Ileana Lupsa is the Programme Manager for Local Public Services and Nations and Regions, at techUK.
Ileana studied electronics, telecommunications and IT as an undergraduate, followed by an MSc in engineering and project management at Coventry University.
She refined her programme management expertise through her most recent roles working in the automotive industry.
Ileana is passionate about sustainability and creating a positive impact globally through innovation.
Fran serves as the Programme Team Assistant within techUK’s Public Sector Market Programmes, where she is responsible for delivering comprehensive team support, managing administrative functions, and fostering strong relationships with members.
Prior to joining techUK in May 2025, Fran built a meaningful career in the charitable and local government sectors. She worked extensively with both victims and perpetrators of crime, and notably led the coordination of Domestic Homicide Reviews across Surrey—an initiative aimed at identifying lessons and preventing future incidents of domestic abuse.
Outside of work, Fran is an avid traveller and a proud cat mum who enjoys unwinding with her feline companions.
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