What you didn’t know Microsoft could do: A live demo of Modern Finance for the public sector

North East

Date & time

  1. 3 December 2025 10:00 - 15:00

Overview

Our meetings can be face-to-face (with refreshments provided) or virtual (bring your own refreshments) and will be focused on Socitm’s policy themes. Within these themed meetings your regional committee is free to create an agenda that works best for you and your regional colleagues. If there’s something you would like to discuss or investigate with like-minded peers just let us know on hello@socitm.net and we will co-ordinate that with and for you.

Agenda

  1. 10:00 Registration & arrival refreshments
  2. 10:30 Welcome & introductions

    Graham Jordan, Digital and IT Partnership Analyst, Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council

  3. 10:35 Crown Commercial Services
  4. 11:10 Socitm update

    Dave Sanderson, Director of Member Services, Socitm

  5. 11:30 Networking break
  6. 11:50 BullWall

    We invite senior cyber leaders to a timely and reflective session featuring BullWall Co-founder and Global CRO, Morten Gammelgard.

    As an organisation at the forefront of ransomware containment across critical infrastructure, BullWall’s work with UK councils and global institutions offers a unique lens into the operational realities of defeating what has been described as the nations number one national security threat – ransomware.

    This session will explore how containment strategies are evolving in response to increasingly sophisticated threats, and what this means for local government resilience, continuity, and leadership. Rather than a product showcase, this is a space for shared learning—grounded in BullWall’s experience and shaped by the challenges facing our sector. Expect practical insights, strategic foresight, and the opportunity to engage with peers navigating similar pressures.

    Morten Gammelgard, Co-founder & Global CRO, BullWall

  7. 12:25 Networking lunch & meeting close

Who can join our events?

Our events are open to everyone and relevant to all levels of staff, from new joiners right through to senior executives. This creates a vibrant mix which promotes innovation, sharing of best practice and drives the modernisation of public services.

Attendance is included in our membership and partnership packages. A fee may apply for non-members. Please see individual event registration details for more information.

Contact us to discuss your options

Public sector – contact Poppy Whelan. Private sector – contact Aimie Francis.