DigiGov 2023, the highlight anticipated 10th annual gathering of government officials, industry experts and technology enthusiasts took place on 23rd May with resounding success. Held at the QEII Centre, London, the event welcomed over 700 onsite attendees, all eager to explore the latest advancements in digital transformation and its impact on the public sector. The day provided a dynamic platform for networking, knowledge sharing and thought-provoking discussions centered around the theme of leveraging digital transformations for efficient and citizen-centric governance.
AGENDA HIGHLIGHTS!
Opening Keynote - The Digital Future - A New Era for Transformation Across Government with Megan Lee at Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO)
Keynote Panel - World-Leading Digital Government - Collaborating for Success in the Current Climate
Innovate to Accommodate - Why Should Innovation Focus on Accessibility?
Building Trust in Digital Government - Data, Collaboration and Identity
Cabinet Office's Data Strategy
Implementing an Effective Local Government Digital Strategy in a Period of Crisis
Sustainability in a World of Data Growth
Trends, Insights and Opportunities in the Local Gov Tech Market
Fewer, Faster, Better - Leading Transformation in Leaner Times
Public Sector Innovation Lightning Talks from Across the Globe
Building a Digitally Enabled State - The View From Around the World
The Key to Unlocking the Power of Digital - Boosting Skills, Championing Inclusion and Upskilling the Workforce
Building Trusted Digital Experience Starts With Identity
Blending People and Technology: Improving the Citizen Experience
DIGITAL GOVERNMENT 2023 HIGHLIGHTS!
The conference hosted over 8 hours of carefully-curated content across the day including panel sessions, case studies, keynote presentations, exclusive roundtables, seminar sessions and more. Each session offered those in attendance a wealth of opportunities to hear key policy updates, learn best practice, gain advice and leave with practical takeaways to implement within their own organisations.
We welcomed leading speakers from across the public sector to the QEII Centre for a content-packed day, offering experiences from local government, central government and more! The show opened with a keynote session from Megan Lee, Chief Executive at Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) closely followed by the keynote panel with speakers from DWP Digital, Cabinet Office, Information Commissioner's Office, Home Office and Socitm who highlighted the importance of collaborating for success in the current climate. Alongside this, we had representatives from the Centre for Data Ethics and Innovation, Ministry of Justice, Scottish Government and many more. You can check out the 2023 agenda here.
Attendees were able to chat to a host of leading technology suppliers across the exhibition floor! With key networking hours for attendees to chat to our host of suppliers including Content Guru, ServiceNow, AWS and more, DigiGov provided a unique opportunity for public sector tech experts to test the latest cutting-edge products and services and source solutions to their most pressing challenges.
As always, the show provided a fantastic opportunity to connect, network and discover new organisations, via pioneering networking features across the day. Delegates enjoyed opportunities to network with their peers from conference breaks, to lunchtime to the evening drinks reception. Our meetings app provided the opportunity for suppliers to speak to public sector tech leaders about their products and solutions at times that suited them. It's always great to see our attendees chatting away, catching up with connections new and old.
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"Excellent opportunity to explore the range of current digital initiatives in the UK public sector!"
Data Consultant, Camden Council
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"Great event. Well organised. Really enjoyed the day and spoke with almost all the companies on the floor."
Service Development Officer, London Borough of Southwark
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"A very informative and engaging event targeted at local and central government colleagues working hard to improve digital and cyber security processes and services."
Senior Auditor, Dover District Council
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"Simply, the experience is excellent!"
Professor, University of Surrey
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"Would recommend this opportunity to learn about what we can deliver for our customers in the public sector and it's free! It gave me a chance to connect with a wide range of suppliers in one day. Everyone was very friendly. Many thanks to all for arranging this event."
Collections and Resources Manager, Westminster City Council
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"I found the day a very useful experience, and well worth attending."
Information Assurance Manager, Metropolitan Police
DIGIGOV IS BACK - BIGGER AND BETTER THAN EVER!
DigiGov will return in 2024, this time as DigiGov Expo, taking place live and in-person at the ExCeL Centre, London 24-25th September, 2024! DigiGov Expo offers 2 days of high-value curated content for the public sector digital, data and technology community. With 4 theatres of dedicated, specialised content and a show floor filled with leading suppliers ready to showcase their state-of-the-art solutions and products and countless networking opportunities to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts from across the public sector. Find out more here!