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Date & time

  1. 9 May 2025 10:00 - 11:45

Location

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 Welcome & introductions

    Graham Jordan, Gateshead Council

  2. 10:05 Session TBC
  3. 10:25 e2e-assure
  4. 10:45 The Future of Public Sector Technology and Connectivity

    In this upcoming short focus session, we will explore the dynamic transformation of connectivity and technology within the Public Sector.

    We will guide IT leaders through the revolution that is seeing many organisations look to IoT and alternative networks to facilitate public safety, tackle productivity and resource challenges, and drive better experiences for service users.

    Paul McMain, Head of Pre-Sales, TalkTalk Business

  5. 11:10 Socitm update

    In this Socitm update, you will hear about general Socitm updates and also about the Socitm Insitute.

    Dave Sanderson, Director of Member Services, Socitm

    Yasmine Hajji, Research Analyst, Socitm

  6. 11:30 Socitm Leadership Academy

    Hear about Socitm’s Leadership Academy.

    Aidan Matthews, Leadership Programme Manager, Socitm

  7. 11:45 Meeting close

Speakers

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.