Headline partners: Jisc (opens in new tab), Canon (opens in new tab)
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.
Rehana Ramesh, Chair
Yogita Popat, Programme Director, Strategy, Culture and Sustainability, Barnet
A high-level overview on how to get the most value out of your M365 licensing and the steps to take to ensure your public cloud usage is cost efficient and effective.
George Oosthuizen, Cloud solutions engagement lead, JISC
Richard Bailey, Managed Services Manager, JISC
For many the idea of Digital Preservation of records is abstracted under the idea that “digital lasts forever” when in fact these records are in many ways far more vulnerable than analogue formats. In this brief overview we will discuss some of the risks and opportunities of the long term preservation of digital records, the language associated with the Digital Preservation field and what impact this can have with Local Authority IT.
David Heelas, The National Archives
Join Jodi Ezekiel as she shares her passion for mentoring and its profound impact on both her personal and professional life. In this engaging presentation, Jodi will discuss how mentoring with SOCITM has been a transformative experience, providing her with opportunities for growth, learning, and fulfillment. She will also highlight the positive influence she has had on her mentees, helping them overcome challenges, achieve their goals, and build confidence.
Jodi Ezekiel, Kent
Yasmine Hajji, Research Analyst, Socitm
The story of how Ealing Council has transformed its Managed Document Services, moving from On-premise to Cloud, modernising and optimising its print and postal operations in line with its Future Ealing strategy.
Print in City is a simple, secure public printing solution available exclusively on Canon devices, allowing citizens to print, copy, and scan on demand in Libraries and other Public Access locations with easy account setup. It can generate revenue for Canon’s customers through public print/copy/scan use by multiple payment options.
David Crichton, Sector Director – Local Government, Canon
Rehana Ramesh, Chair
Rehana Ramesh
Director – ICT, Digital and Customer Services , Hackney Council
Yogita Popat
Program Director, Strategy, Culture and Sustainability, Barnet Council
Jodi Ezekiel
Digital Accessibility Lead, Kent County Council
David Crichton
Sector Director, Canon
George Oosthuizen
Cloud solutions engagement lead, JISC
Richard Bailey
Managed Services Manager, JISC
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.
Public sector – contact Poppy Whelan. Private sector – contact Aimie Francis.
