Overview

FREE entry for public sector attendees

10 September 2025

London

9am – 6pm

Conference

Building the Smarter State is techUK’s flagship public services conference and the go-to event for public sector digital leaders. 

The Blueprint for Modern Digital Government, published in January 2025, sets out a bold vision for transforming the UK public sector, closing the gap between current service delivery and growing citizen expectations. With government ready to harness technology for real impact, this year’s Building the Smarter State will focus on taking the public sector From Blueprint to Brilliance. It’s the place to connect public sector and industry leaders to turn ambition into delivery. 

The annual event welcomes over 200 senior leaders and decision-makers from across government and the technology industry to showcase how innovation is reshaping public services today and building the smarter state of tomorrow. 

Previous speakers have included Digital Ministers, Chief Commercial Officers, and Chief Digital and Information Officers from Whitehall departments, local government, and UK cities. 

We are delighted to confirm Rt Hon Peter Kyle MP, Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, as keynote speaker, alongside Joanna Davinson (GDS), Rob Thompson (Home Office), Sue Bateman (Defra), and leaders from Cisco, Leidos, Cognizant, Tussell, Netcompany, CACI, Elsewhen, HMRC and Leeds City Council

What you’ll take away from the day: 

  • Turn vision into action: Explore how to deliver on the 2025 Blueprint for Modern Digital Government with real-world case studies and lessons from leaders already making it happen. 

  • Smarter procurement and partnership approaches: Enable faster scaling and help innovation progress past pilots. 

  • Harness the power of AI and data: Apply ethical frameworks and deliver practical, high-impact deployments that improve services and outcomes. 

  • Build digital resilience from the ground up: Create secure, interoperable platforms that stand the test of time. 

  • Equip your teams for success: Grow digital, data and multi-disciplinary skills across your organisation with proven strategies. 

Why this event? 

  • Proven platform: Event in its 11th year, historically draws a capacity audience, trusted by a community of techUK members and public sector attendees.    

Who should attend? 

  • Public sector leaders and practitioners: Shape delivery with peers, share lessons, and take home practical tools. 

  • Industry and partners: Meet decision-makers, understand demand, and help scale what works. 

Event details:

Location: Central London

Timing: All day conference

Tickets: 

  • techUK member rate (SME): £179+VAT
  • techUK member rate (standard): £299+VAT 
  • Non-member rate : £399+VAT
  • Public Sector - this event is free to attend for public sector delegates, if you have any issues registering please contact [email protected]

Please note: a refund will be given on cancellations received in writing 6 weeks prior to the event. Regrettably no refunds can be given after this date. Full terms and conditions can be viewed here.

For more information, please contact:

Heather Cover-Kus

Heather Cover-Kus

Associate Director, Central Government and Education, techUK

Ellie Huckle

Ellie Huckle

Programme Manager, Central Government, techUK

Margot Stumm

Margot Stumm

Head of Events and Sponsorship, techUK

Dora Pass

Dora Pass

Junior Events Manager, techUK



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