24 JUNE

Digital Transformation & Citizen Services

GTS networking

8:30 AM

Coffee & Croissants

Wake up and smell the coffee* with your public sector colleagues before the Government Transformation Summit gets started. (*Tea also available)
GTS25_Audience

9:05 AM

Ministerial Keynote

Delivering More with Digital, Data and AI

With a £3.25 billion Transformation Fund now in place, this government is backing departments to harness the full potential of digital, data and AI to deliver real-world efficiency savings by the end of this Parliament. This keynote will set out the government's vision for a more productive state – and the central role DDaT leaders will play in making it a reality.

 

_Honey Dacaney

9:30 AM

International Keynote

Designing for Delivery: Embedding Digital Service Standards in Government"

Speaker:

Honey Dacanay, Director General, Digital Policy, Government of Canada

 

GTS25_Digital Transformation Roundtable

9:55 AM

Session One - Roundtable Discussions

The first of the day's three 1-hour Discussion Table sessions where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, closed-door conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.
GTS25_DT roundtable v2

11:25 AM

Session Two - Roundtable Discussions

The second of the day's three 1-hour Discussion Table sessions where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, closed-door conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.
GTS25 Lunch Image

1:25 PM

LUNCH

Sit down lunch provided by the award-winning catering team of Church House - with vegan options available.
GTS25_Audience

2:30 PM

Government Keynote

Digital Transformation Leadership: Accelerating Innovation in a crisis

Speaker: Professor Eldrid Jordaan, Johannesburg Business School

GTS panel

2:55 PM

Panel Discussion: Digital Transformation

Panelists:

  • Heather Cover-Kus, Head of Central Government, Tech UK 
  • Sarah Ormerod, Programme Director, Home Office
  • James Mitton, Director General, Enterprise Transformation, HMRC
  • Colin Shaw, Director of Service Transformation, Ministry of Justice

 

Read More Here
Eddie Copeland

3:45 PM

Local Government Keynote

Place-Based Transformation: Rewiring Local Government for Digital Delivery

Expert: Eddie Copeland, Director, London Office of Technology and  Innovation

GTS25_Audience

4:30 PM

Government Keynote

Utilising AI for Public Facing Services

Speaker: 

Keith Dargie, Chief Information & Digital Officer,  Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) 

Church House door and sign

6:30 PM

Day One Ends

That's all folks.
David Wilde on stage

9:00 AM

Welcome

David Wilde & James Raddings get us started.

 

Theatre Crowd

9:20 AM

Industry Keynote

Enabling the Future State: Partnering for Digital Public Services

This industry keynote explores how the private sector is working alongside government to deliver smarter, faster and more user-focused public services. Drawing on real-world experience and innovation across digital transformation, data and citizen engagement, the session will highlight how technology and collaboration can unlock the productivity and service improvements that sit at the heart of the Government’s reform agenda.

Theatre Crowd

9:45 AM

Industry Keynote

Reimagining the Citizen Experience: Meeting People Where They Are

As expectations around accessibility, responsiveness and personalisation continue to grow, public services must evolve to meet citizens on their terms. This keynote explores how technology, insight and service design are coming together to create experiences that are simpler, more inclusive and built around real-life needs - helping government deliver not just services, but outcomes that matter.

GTS networking

10:55 AM

Networking Break

Have a cuppa and chat with your fellow attendees.
GTS25_CS_ Roundtable v1

12:25 PM

Session Three - Roundtable Discussions

Our third and final 1-hour Discussion Table session where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, private conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.
David Wilde on stage

2:25 PM

Welcome Back

David Wilde, Ayesha Peacock & James Raddings get you started on the home stretch.

 

Theatre Crowd

2:45 PM

Government Keynote

Designing for Delivery: embedding agility in a legacy organisation

Speaker:

James Mitton, Director General, Enterprise Transformation, HMRC

Mark Gray

3:30 PM

Government Keynote

Transforming HM Land Registry to make building and buying homes easier 

Speaker: Mark Gray, Chief Transformation and Technology Officer, HM Land Registry

GTS panel

4:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Citizen Services

Panelists:

  • Honey Dacanay, Director General, Digital Policy, Government of Canada
  • Anaïs Reding, Chief Digital Officer, Department for Business & Trade
  • Eddie Copeland, Director, London Office of Technology & Innovation

Read More Here

GTS25_Networking V1

4:45 PM

Networking Drinks

Join us for a drink or two on the terrace overlooking Westminster Abbey to network with your colleagues from across the public sector, and get to know our invited guest speakers and discussion co-hosts better.

GTS networking

8:30 AM

Coffee & Croissants

Wake up and smell the coffee* with your public sector colleagues before the Government Transformation Summit gets started. (*Tea also available)
David Wilde on stage

9:00 AM

Welcome

David Wilde & James Raddings get us started.

 

GTS25_Audience

9:05 AM

Ministerial Keynote

Delivering More with Digital, Data and AI

With a £3.25 billion Transformation Fund now in place, this government is backing departments to harness the full potential of digital, data and AI to deliver real-world efficiency savings by the end of this Parliament. This keynote will set out the government's vision for a more productive state – and the central role DDaT leaders will play in making it a reality.

 

Theatre Crowd

9:20 AM

Industry Keynote

Enabling the Future State: Partnering for Digital Public Services

This industry keynote explores how the private sector is working alongside government to deliver smarter, faster and more user-focused public services. Drawing on real-world experience and innovation across digital transformation, data and citizen engagement, the session will highlight how technology and collaboration can unlock the productivity and service improvements that sit at the heart of the Government’s reform agenda.

_Honey Dacaney

9:30 AM

International Keynote

Designing for Delivery: Embedding Digital Service Standards in Government"

Speaker:

Honey Dacanay, Director General, Digital Policy, Government of Canada

 

Theatre Crowd

9:45 AM

Industry Keynote

Reimagining the Citizen Experience: Meeting People Where They Are

As expectations around accessibility, responsiveness and personalisation continue to grow, public services must evolve to meet citizens on their terms. This keynote explores how technology, insight and service design are coming together to create experiences that are simpler, more inclusive and built around real-life needs - helping government deliver not just services, but outcomes that matter.

GTS25_Digital Transformation Roundtable

9:55 AM

Session One - Roundtable Discussions

The first of the day's three 1-hour Discussion Table sessions where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, closed-door conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.
GTS networking

10:55 AM

Networking Break

Have a cuppa and chat with your fellow attendees.
GTS25_DT roundtable v2

11:25 AM

Session Two - Roundtable Discussions

The second of the day's three 1-hour Discussion Table sessions where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, closed-door conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.
GTS25_CS_ Roundtable v1

12:25 PM

Session Three - Roundtable Discussions

Our third and final 1-hour Discussion Table session where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, private conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.
GTS25 Lunch Image

1:25 PM

LUNCH

Sit down lunch provided by the award-winning catering team of Church House - with vegan options available.
David Wilde on stage

2:25 PM

Welcome Back

David Wilde, Ayesha Peacock & James Raddings get you started on the home stretch.

 

GTS25_Audience

2:30 PM

Government Keynote

Digital Transformation Leadership: Accelerating Innovation in a crisis

Speaker: Professor Eldrid Jordaan, Johannesburg Business School

Theatre Crowd

2:45 PM

Government Keynote

Designing for Delivery: embedding agility in a legacy organisation

Speaker:

James Mitton, Director General, Enterprise Transformation, HMRC

GTS panel

2:55 PM

Panel Discussion: Digital Transformation

Panelists:

  • Heather Cover-Kus, Head of Central Government, Tech UK 
  • Sarah Ormerod, Programme Director, Home Office
  • James Mitton, Director General, Enterprise Transformation, HMRC
  • Colin Shaw, Director of Service Transformation, Ministry of Justice

 

Read More Here
Mark Gray

3:30 PM

Government Keynote

Transforming HM Land Registry to make building and buying homes easier 

Speaker: Mark Gray, Chief Transformation and Technology Officer, HM Land Registry

Eddie Copeland

3:45 PM

Local Government Keynote

Place-Based Transformation: Rewiring Local Government for Digital Delivery

Expert: Eddie Copeland, Director, London Office of Technology and  Innovation

GTS panel

4:00 PM

Panel Discussion: Citizen Services

Panelists:

  • Honey Dacanay, Director General, Digital Policy, Government of Canada
  • Anaïs Reding, Chief Digital Officer, Department for Business & Trade
  • Eddie Copeland, Director, London Office of Technology & Innovation

Read More Here

GTS25_Audience

4:30 PM

Government Keynote

Utilising AI for Public Facing Services

Speaker: 

Keith Dargie, Chief Information & Digital Officer,  Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) 

GTS25_Networking V1

4:45 PM

Networking Drinks

Join us for a drink or two on the terrace overlooking Westminster Abbey to network with your colleagues from across the public sector, and get to know our invited guest speakers and discussion co-hosts better.

Church House door and sign

6:30 PM

Day One Ends

That's all folks.

25 JUNE

Data & AI

GTS25 Roundtable_Data

8:30 AM

Coffee & Croissants

Wake up and smell the coffee* with your public sector colleagues before the Government Transformation Summit gets started. (*Tea also available)
GTS25_Audience

9:05 AM

Government Keynote

Harnessing Data and AI for a Smarter Future

 

 

 

Simon King

9:30 AM

Government Keynote

Enabling the Future State:  AI-Driven Public Services

Speaker:

Simon King, Director of Public Sector AI Adoption, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

GTS25_Data Roundtable v2

9:55 AM

Session One - Roundtable Discussions

The first of the day's three 1-hour Discussion Table sessions where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, closed-door conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.

GTS25_Digital Transformation Roundtable

11:25 AM

Session Two - Roundtable Discussions

The second of the day's three 1-hour Discussion Table sessions where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, closed-door conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.

GTS25 Lunch Image

1:25 PM

LUNCH

Sit down lunch provided by the award-winning catering team of Church House - with vegan options available.

GTS25_Audience

2:30 PM

Government Keynote

Imagining Tomorrow: AI and the Future of Counter Fraud in Government

Join Craig Martin as he explores the exciting possibilities of AI in government. Discover innovative strategies for modernising our approach to fraud prevention and response. In this presentation, Craig will paint a vivid picture of what the "AI-version of government" might look like and how you can be part of its realisation.

Speaker: 

Craig Martin, Fraud Analytics Lead & Head of Programme, Public Sector Fraud Authority, Cabinet Office.

Theatre Crowd

3:15 PM

Industry Keynote

Securing Data in the Digital Age: Best Practices for Industry

In today’s digital landscape, securing data is crucial to protect sensitive information and maintain trust. This presentation will cover essential strategies for data protection, such as encryption, access control, and secure storage

GTS panel

3:50 PM

Panel Discussion: AI

Realising the Potential of AI in the Public Sector

This cross government panel brings together those at the forefront of AI adoption, offering unrivalled insights from multiple perspectives.

Panelists:

  •  Shehroze Junejo, Executive Director and Chief Data Officer at, UK Government Investments
  • Nayyab Naqvi, Principal Technologist for AI Adoption, Government Digital Service
  • Duncan Brown, Head of Software Engineering, Incubator for AI

Read More Here.

Westminster

5:00PM

Day Two Ends

See you at Government Transformation North, November 2025 in Manchester. 

David Wilde on stage

9:00 AM

Welcome

David Wilde & James Raddings get us started.

Theatre Crowd

9:20 AM

Industry Keynote

Enabling the Future State: Partnering for AI-Driven Public Services

This keynote explores how AI is transforming public services through collaboration between the private sector and government. Highlighting real-world AI innovations in digital transformation, data, and citizen engagement, the session will showcase how AI enables smarter, faster, and more personalized services, driving productivity and aligning with the government's reform agenda for a more efficient, responsive public sector.

Theatre Crowd

9:45 AM

Industry Keynote

Data and AI: A Match Made in Heaven?

This industry keynote explores the powerful synergy between data and AI, highlighting how their collaboration is driving innovation across various sectors. By examining real-world applications, the session will showcase how data fuels AI models, enabling smarter decision-making, enhanced services, and breakthrough solutions. It will also address the challenges of integrating these technologies effectively, while emphasizing the vast potential they hold in reshaping industries and improving outcomes globally.

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10:55 AM

Networking Break

Have a cuppa and chat with your fellow attendees.

GTS25_CS_ Roundtable v1

12:25 PM

Session Three - Roundtable Discussions

Our third and final 1-hour Discussion Table session where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, private conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.

David Wilde on stage

2:25 PM

Welcome Back

David Wilde, Ayesha Peacock & James Raddings get you started on the home stretch.

 

GTS panel

2:45 PM

Panel Discussion: Data

Panelists: 

  • Katherine Williamson, Chief Data Officer, Department for Transport
  • Lucy Vickers, Chief Data Officer, Department of Health and Social Care
  • Martin Waudby, Chief Data Officer, London Borough of Camden

Read More Here.

Theatre Crowd

3:30 PM

Government Keynote

Scouting for AI: Redesign Infrastructure Delivery 

This session delves into Scout, an AI-powered tool that improves government major project delivery by automatically analysing thousands of documents to help detect problems earlier, enabling timely interventions that keep critical projects on track.

Speakers:

Dr Sarah Boutle, Deputy Director, Data and Insight, NISTA
 
Shabeih Bukhari, AI Product & Deliver Manager, NISTA
 
 
GTS25_Audience

4:30 PM

Networking Drinks

Join us for a drink or two on the terrace overlooking Westminster Abbey to network with your colleagues from across the public sector, and get to know our invited guest speakers and discussion co-hosts better.




GTS25 Roundtable_Data

8:30 AM

Coffee & Croissants

Wake up and smell the coffee* with your public sector colleagues before the Government Transformation Summit gets started. (*Tea also available)
David Wilde on stage

9:00 AM

Welcome

David Wilde & James Raddings get us started.

GTS25_Audience

9:05 AM

Government Keynote

Harnessing Data and AI for a Smarter Future

 

 

 

Theatre Crowd

9:20 AM

Industry Keynote

Enabling the Future State: Partnering for AI-Driven Public Services

This keynote explores how AI is transforming public services through collaboration between the private sector and government. Highlighting real-world AI innovations in digital transformation, data, and citizen engagement, the session will showcase how AI enables smarter, faster, and more personalized services, driving productivity and aligning with the government's reform agenda for a more efficient, responsive public sector.

Simon King

9:30 AM

Government Keynote

Enabling the Future State:  AI-Driven Public Services

Speaker:

Simon King, Director of Public Sector AI Adoption, Department for Science, Innovation and Technology

Theatre Crowd

9:45 AM

Industry Keynote

Data and AI: A Match Made in Heaven?

This industry keynote explores the powerful synergy between data and AI, highlighting how their collaboration is driving innovation across various sectors. By examining real-world applications, the session will showcase how data fuels AI models, enabling smarter decision-making, enhanced services, and breakthrough solutions. It will also address the challenges of integrating these technologies effectively, while emphasizing the vast potential they hold in reshaping industries and improving outcomes globally.

GTS25_Data Roundtable v2

9:55 AM

Session One - Roundtable Discussions

The first of the day's three 1-hour Discussion Table sessions where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, closed-door conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.

52477024820_be06816a87_o

10:55 AM

Networking Break

Have a cuppa and chat with your fellow attendees.

GTS25_Digital Transformation Roundtable

11:25 AM

Session Two - Roundtable Discussions

The second of the day's three 1-hour Discussion Table sessions where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, closed-door conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.

GTS25_CS_ Roundtable v1

12:25 PM

Session Three - Roundtable Discussions

Our third and final 1-hour Discussion Table session where government delegates break up into small groups for candid, private conversations across their choice of themed Discussion Table topics.

GTS25 Lunch Image

1:25 PM

LUNCH

Sit down lunch provided by the award-winning catering team of Church House - with vegan options available.

David Wilde on stage

2:25 PM

Welcome Back

David Wilde, Ayesha Peacock & James Raddings get you started on the home stretch.

 

GTS25_Audience

2:30 PM

Government Keynote

Imagining Tomorrow: AI and the Future of Counter Fraud in Government

Join Craig Martin as he explores the exciting possibilities of AI in government. Discover innovative strategies for modernising our approach to fraud prevention and response. In this presentation, Craig will paint a vivid picture of what the "AI-version of government" might look like and how you can be part of its realisation.

Speaker: 

Craig Martin, Fraud Analytics Lead & Head of Programme, Public Sector Fraud Authority, Cabinet Office.

GTS panel

2:45 PM

Panel Discussion: Data

Panelists: 

  • Katherine Williamson, Chief Data Officer, Department for Transport
  • Lucy Vickers, Chief Data Officer, Department of Health and Social Care
  • Martin Waudby, Chief Data Officer, London Borough of Camden

Read More Here.

Theatre Crowd

3:15 PM

Industry Keynote

Securing Data in the Digital Age: Best Practices for Industry

In today’s digital landscape, securing data is crucial to protect sensitive information and maintain trust. This presentation will cover essential strategies for data protection, such as encryption, access control, and secure storage

Theatre Crowd

3:30 PM

Government Keynote

Scouting for AI: Redesign Infrastructure Delivery 

This session delves into Scout, an AI-powered tool that improves government major project delivery by automatically analysing thousands of documents to help detect problems earlier, enabling timely interventions that keep critical projects on track.

Speakers:

Dr Sarah Boutle, Deputy Director, Data and Insight, NISTA
 
Shabeih Bukhari, AI Product & Deliver Manager, NISTA
 
 
GTS panel

3:50 PM

Panel Discussion: AI

Realising the Potential of AI in the Public Sector

This cross government panel brings together those at the forefront of AI adoption, offering unrivalled insights from multiple perspectives.

Panelists:

  •  Shehroze Junejo, Executive Director and Chief Data Officer at, UK Government Investments
  • Nayyab Naqvi, Principal Technologist for AI Adoption, Government Digital Service
  • Duncan Brown, Head of Software Engineering, Incubator for AI

Read More Here.

GTS25_Audience

4:30 PM

Networking Drinks

Join us for a drink or two on the terrace overlooking Westminster Abbey to network with your colleagues from across the public sector, and get to know our invited guest speakers and discussion co-hosts better.




Westminster

5:00PM

Day Two Ends

See you at Government Transformation North, November 2025 in Manchester. 

Making a Difference

We are grateful to the members of our Leaders Network - a group of exceptional public sector practitioners and thought leaders from the UK public sector and around the world - for their active counsel and support of our mission to enable transformational government outcomes.