From national to local: How to innovate with AI and Data in public services

Speakers

• Sarah Blackmore

  Executive director, Social Work England

• Kat Sexton

  Deputy Director Local AI, Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government

• Nathan Pierce

  Director of Essex Digital Service, Essex County Council

• Chris Wales

  Director of Digital Innovation, Brighton & Hove City Council

• Paul Wilson

  Chair, advisory board Smart Cities World, Open & Agile Smart Cities & Communities (OASC)

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Also on Thursday 10 September 2026

• 09:00 · Redefining digital participation for the nations through a system based approach
• 09:40 · UK 2030: AI, innovation and productivity
• 10:20 · CXO Interview: G.Network
• 10:40 · Networking break
• 11:15 · AI Opportunity Clinic
• 11:15 · Introduction to the Zone