The GovTech Show and Exhibition 2025 is more than simply a conference; it is a chance to connect with many industry innovators, discover multiple revolutionary approaches to digital transformation and exchange extensive knowledge. Attendees will leave thoroughly equipped with highly actionable understandings. These understandings will allow for stronger efficiency, sustainability, and citizen-centric service improvements in their organisations.

In partnership with Socitm, the Society for Innovation, Technology and Modernisation, the event will examine exactly how technology can drive common efficiency while guaranteeing that each person, place and community remains at the centre of digital transformation. This conference will address how public sector organisations can overcome innovation barriers. They can also harness data for informed decision-making and implement cutting-edge technology to improve service delivery, following the government’s Transforming for a Digital Future roadmap.

Key Themes and Insights

The conference agenda is packed with insightful sessions from leading experts tackling the most pressing public sector digital transformation issues. Key highlights include:

Driving Digital Transformation in Public Services

Opening the event, Nadira Hussain, CEO of Socitm, and Carol Williams, Director of Transformation and Digital, Walsall Council, and President of Socitm will discuss how AI-driven solutions can revolutionise decision-making, improve citizen engagement, and enhance service efficiency. This session will explore best practices in workforce productivity, governance improvements, and the role of digital skills in supporting large-scale transformation.

Strategic Vision for the Future

Zakki Ghauri, Director of Digital, Information & Technology at the City of London Corporation, will share insights into the organisation’s new Digital, Data, and Technology Strategy. His session will focus on building a resilient and scalable digital infrastructure, leveraging data for enhanced service delivery, and ensuring a forward-looking approach to public sector digitalisation.

Optimising IT Spend to Drive Transformation

Budget constraints remain a significant challenge for public sector organisations. Jason Gray, Technology Strategist at SoftwareOne, will outline key strategies for optimising software investments, reducing IT costs, and reinvesting savings into transformative projects that enhance citizen outcomes.

A Rapid Digital Transformation Journey

Nathan Pierce, Chief Digital and Innovation Officer at Haringey Council will share the council’s journey towards a fully digital future. His session will highlight the challenges of early adoption, the benefits of digital service delivery, and strategies for fostering a culture of digital inclusion across teams.

Panel Discussion: The Future of Digital Public Services

A highlight of the event will be the expert panel discussion featuring leaders from the Open Data Institute, Nesta, The Pensions Regulator, and the AI for Government Program at the Ellison Institute of Technology. Chaired by David Bicknell, this session will explore emerging technologies, strategies for addressing the digital skills gap, and best practices in collaboration for technological advancement.

Registration information

Experience something engaging with us in central London. The future of digital government will be influenced by this experience. Secure your place today at the event that is driving public sector innovation forward by using the Free* ticket code LOTI-GT at the checkout.

*For the Public and Voluntary sector only, part-funded rates are available for Private sector representatives.

This blog is written by Institute of Government & Public Policy (IGPP), for more information visit the website.