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Northern Ireland
EventConference | In-person

Northern Ireland Public Sector ICT Conference

Date & time

  1. 25 November 2025 10:00 - 16:30
  2. 25 November 2025 18:00 - 00:00

Location

  1. La Mon Hotel 41 Gransha Rd, Comber, Belfast, Newtownards BT23 5RF

👉 *INVITATION ONLY*: This event is by invitation only, please do not register unless you have received an invitation.

🍴 If you are not able to attend the networking dinner, please untick the dinner session on the registration form.

Agenda

  1. 09:00 Registration and Networking
  2. 10:00 Welcome
  3. 10:10 The quantum computing threat to cryptography and how to protect against it

    Dr Thalia Laing, Principal Cryptographer and Security Researcher,
    HP Security Lab

  4. 10:40 The Role of Responsible AI in Delivering Citizen Services

    Dinesh Mohan, Global Head Digital and Technology, Expleo Group

  5. 11:10 How the NI High Performance Computing system supports Sustainability projects

    David Smyth, QUB

  6. 11:20 Networking and Refreshments
  7. 11:40 AI-Powered Policy Innovation: From Global Insights to Local Impact

    Nishant Casey, AWS

  8. 12:10 AI You Can Trust: From Principles to Practice

    Tadhg Hickey, Head of Digital AI Ethics Policy, Artificial Intelligence
    Collaboration Centre

  9. 12:40 Social Value in ICT Procurement

    Andrea MacLean, Social Value Advisor

  10. 12:50 Lunch and Networking/Breakout Sessions
  11. 14:00 Upskilling for the AI Era: From Awareness to Advanced

    The Data Lab, Scotland’s innovation centre for data science and AI

  12. 14:30 From Idea to Impact: How the Transformer Programme Delivers AI Success

    Donnacha Kirk, Deputy Director of AI Technology and Research Services,
    Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre

  13. 15:00 Networking and Refreshments
  14. 15:20 DAERA’s Data and AI Journey

    Conor O’Donnell, DAERA

  15. 15:50 Pioneering Local Government AI Transformation

    Paul Simpson, Chief Executive, Derby City Council
    Andy Brammall, Director – Digital & Physical Infrastructure and Customer Engagement, Derby City Council

  16. 16:30 Closing Remarks
  17. 16:40 Pre-dinner Reception
  18. 18:00 Networking Dinner

Speakers

Partners

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.