Midlands
Overview
Click to see overview - on mobile devices onlyTheme – Ethical Use of Emerging Technology and Data
Location – Canon Showroom Birmingham, 3180 Park Square, Solihull Parkway, Birmingham Business Park, Birmingham, B37 7YN
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.
Midlands eventMeet the speakers
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Carol Williams
Director of Transformation & Digital (SIRO), Walsall CouncilAgenda
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Agenda Session 1
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Day 1
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10:30 am |Welcome and opening remarks
Andrew Tromans, Socitm Midlands Vice Chair
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10:35 am |Partner Elevator Pitch
David Critchon, Sector Director, Canon
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10:40 am |Digital skills initiative
AWS
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11:00 am |Partner Elevator Pitch
Naz Juna, Account Executive for Local Government and Housing, Bluesprism
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11:05 am |Information Governance approach to ethical and secure use of data
Paul Withers, Data Protection Manager, Walsall MBC
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11:25 am |The Power of Low Code Analytics in Local Government
Chris Howarth, Sector Lead Local Government, Alteryx
This presentation will provide a brief overview of automated analytics solution, Alteryx, before inviting the audience to watch a recorded presentation given by Dr Johanne Parker, Manager of Information & Intelligence at Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council, who will talk about their journey of ‘Smarter Working with Information’.
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11:45 am |Networking break
It’s time to gather our thoughts from this mornings sessions over refreshments and snacks. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow colleagues both from the public and private sector.
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12:05 pm |Partner Elevator Pitch
Lawrence Stephenson, Commercial Director – UK Public Sector, Salesforce
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12:10 pm |Successful channel shift at Telford & Wrekin with AI acceleration
Gemma Hancox, Customer Contact Group Manager, Telford and Wrekin Council | Martin Neale, Founder & CEO, ICS AI
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12:30 pm |Socitm Update
Dave Sanderson, Director of Membership Services, Socitm
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12:50 pm |Chair’s closing remarks
Andrew Tromans, Socitm Midlands Vice Chair
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1:00 pm |Networking lunch
It’s time to eat and greet as we reflect on the morning’s programme over lunch. This is an opportunity to continue the conversation as we come together with our partners and enjoy further food for thought.
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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.
Our events are included in our membership and partnership packages. A fee may apply for non-members. Please see event details for more information.
Socitm community
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Members: FREE to join
Included in specific packages. Please refer to your membership/partnership package details for more information.
Everyone else
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Public sector – contact Poppy Whelan.
Private sector – contact Aimie Francis.