• Understand the government's priorities for the next phase of digital transformation and what they mean for public sector organisations
• Explore how digital capability, service standards and cross-government collaboration can drive the delivery of modern, user-centred public services
• Identify the key enablers for successful digital transformation, including leadership, skills, common platforms and scalable delivery models

• Understand how regional partnerships can enable large-scale digital transformation across local government, health and care organisations
• Explore approaches to using data, technology and integrated working models to improve public services and outcomes for residents
• Identify the leadership, governance and collaboration approaches needed to overcome barriers and deliver transformation across complex public sector ecosystems

• Understand how local government leaders can embed digital transformation into organisational strategy and deliver sustainable service improvements
• Explore approaches to leading cultural and organisational change to support innovation and digital adoption across councils
• Identify strategies for balancing financial pressures, increasing demand and investment priorities while delivering effective digital public services

• Understand how local authorities are using digital infrastructure, data and emerging technologies to create smarter, more connected places
• Explore approaches to integrating innovation into place-based strategies, including collaboration between councils, communities and technology partners
• Identify the key challenges and opportunities in delivering smart places, from connectivity and infrastructure investment to improving outcomes for residents

• Understand how a stronger data culture can support evidence-based policymaking and improve strategic decision-making across government
• Explore approaches to improving data transparency, quality and accessibility to enable more effective use of information across organisations

• Identify how public sector organisations can build capability and embed data-driven approaches to deliver better outcomes for citizens and communities

• Understand the evolving cyber threat landscape facing local government and the importance of building resilient digital services
• Explore practical approaches to strengthening cyber readiness, including governance, risk management, workforce awareness and incident response
• Identify how councils can embed cyber resilience into digital transformation strategies while maintaining secure and trusted public services

• Understand the importance of inclusive digital service design in ensuring public services are accessible and usable for all communities
• Explore approaches to improving digital inclusion, accessibility and citizen engagement through user-centred design and co-production
• Identify practical strategies for removing barriers to digital access and delivering equitable public services that meet diverse user needs

• What will define the next generation of government technology?
• How can public sector leaders develop the skills, culture and governance needed to successfully adopt new technologies while managing risk?
• The importance of partnership between central government, local authorities, the NHS, academia and the technology sector to deliver scalable, citizen-centred digital services

David Ogden, Director of Engagement, Socitm

*programme subject to change without notice