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Connect to a specific policy theme, the corresponding events, and the VP responsible for its development.

Join themed discussion that reflect both the requirements and concerns of local public service professionals.

Gain a direct connection to influence (and be influenced by in return) public sector digital leaders.

Discover the opportunities a relationship with Socitm can bring your organisation.

Partnering with Socitm gives you access to a variety of ways to connect with our members and transform public services. Whether it’s a workshop at a national event or a targeted webinar on a specialist subject, Socitm creates powerful relationships with its partners which boosts your brand.

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Standard benefits for all Executive Partners

A set of benefits every Executive partner has access to – this is a standard set of benefits that you can use as you see fit.

  • A seat on the Local CIO Council
  • Quarterly one-2-ones
  • Social media and website promotion
  • A space in our newsletter
  • Access to member-only resources in our Resource Hub
  • Host 1 webinar for our members
  • Access to all local meetings for 1 delegate
  • 20-minute speaking slot at any local meeting (x3)
  • Access to partner account on our website
  • A clickable logo on our policy themes webpage

Our Executive packages

Our Executive partnerships are based on our policy themes and associated President’s team members and events.

Collaboration, innovation and connectivityLeadership, diversity and skillsModernising service deliveryResponsible use of data and technologiesService design and transformation

Collaboration, innovation and connectivity

Access a vibrant network of innovators, connect with like-minded leaders, and harness the power of collaborative solutions. Shape the future of communities through innovation and connectivity. 

Theme lead:
Kurt Frary - Head of IT and CTO, Norfolk County Council

National conference benefits

  • Headlining partner at one of our national conferences
  • x3 delegates
  • Lead a roundtable discussion
  • Brand exposure on event page
  • Exhibitor space
  • 20-minute speaking session

President’s Conference benefits

  • Host a workshop
  • x4 delegates
  • President’s Gala dinner seats (x4)
  • A space in our showcase zone
  • Full page advert in our In Our View magazine
  • Complementary tickets for your public sector customers (speak to us for more info)

Leadership, diversity and skills

Empowering leaders, fostering diversity, and equipping people with the tools to thrive. Creating inclusive and effective leadership in local government. 

Theme lead:
Matt Lewis - Chief Operating Officer, SRS Shared Resource Service

National conference benefits

  • Headlining partner at Alumni Awards evening
  • 20-minute speaking session at the Alumni Awards
  • Host a table at the Alumni Awards evening
  • x3 delegates
  • Brand exposure on event page

President’s Conference benefits

  • Host a workshop
  • x4 delegates
  • President’s Gala dinner seats (x4)
  • A space in our showcase zone
  • Full page advert in our In Our View magazine
  • Complementary tickets for your public sector customers (speak to us for more info)

Modernising service delivery

Making sense of emerging technologies to underpin new service patterns while recognising ongoing funding challenges and ensuring that expectations are met.

Theme lead:
Carol Williams - Director of Transformation & Digital (SIRO), Walsall Council

National conference benefits

  • Access to two national conferences
  • Workshop session at each attended national conference
  • x2 delegates
  • Brand exposure on the event page
  • Exhibitor space

President’s Conference benefits (Incoming President partner)

  • Headlining partner at the conference
  • Socitm Awards sponsor
  • x4 delegates
  • 20-minute speaking session
  • President’s Gala dinner seats (x4)
  • Host a dinner table with Socitm’s President at our President’s Gala dinner
  • A space in our showcase zone
  • Full page advert in our In Our View magazine
  • Complementary tickets for your public sector customers (speak to us for more info)

Responsible use of data and technologies

Ensuring public benefit and minimising unintended consequences, whilst helping understand and promoting the use of emerging technologies.

Theme lead:
Mark Lumley - Director Digital, IT & Resilience, London Borough of Hounslow

National conference benefits

  • Access to two national conferences
  • Workshop session at each attended national conference
  • x2 delegates
  • Brand exposure on the event page
  • Exhibitor space

President’s Conference benefits (Outgoing President partner)

  • Headlining partner at the conference
  • Networking drinks sponsor
  • x4 delegates
  • 20-minute speaking session
  • President’s Gala dinner seats (x4)
  • Host a dinner table with Socitm’s Outgoing President at our President’s Gala dinner
  • A space in our showcase zone
  • Full page advert in our In Our View magazine
  • Complementary tickets for your public sector customers (speak to us for more info)

Service design and transformation

Developing digitally aware leadership within our organisations and communities, embracing new and totally different ways of collaborating and working for the benefit of our citizens.

Theme lead:
Huw McKee - Head of IT & Digital Transformation, Conwy County Borough Council

National conference benefits

  • Headlining partner at one of our national conferences
  • x3 delegates
  • Lead a roundtable discussion
  • Brand exposure on event page
  • Exhibitor space
  • 20-minute speaking session

President’s Conference benefits

  • Host a workshop
  • x4 delegates
  • President’s Gala dinner seats (x4)
  • A space in our showcase zone
  • Full page advert in our In Our View magazine
  • Complementary tickets for your public sector customers (speak to us for more info)

Looking for more partnership opportunities?

Browse our full range of partnership packages.
Remember, you can mix and match any packages that you think will suit your oganisation – there are no limits.

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