From pilots to proof

After the success of the inaugural event, Local Government Chronicle is delighted to announce that LGC Digital Futures will return on 23 June 2026 again at the Kia Oval in London. Next year’s event is being designed to ignite discussions on the future of digital transformation within local government.

LGC Digital Futures aims to empower senior leadership teams to navigate and lead in the digital age effectively. For service and operational leads, the event will demonstrate how digital transformation can enable councils to deliver services that meet residents' needs while being both efficient and fit-for-purpose. Attendees will benefit from a safe and conducive environment for knowledge exchange and case study sharing, fostering collaboration and support among participants.

Furthermore, the event will explore strategies for councils to leverage digital transformation to ensure sustainability amidst resource constraints and limited budgets. Join us to delve into how evolving technologies can be harnessed to drive meaningful change in local government.

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Welcome back to LGC Digital Futures, an open-floor immersive event designed to empower local government leaders and innovators. Here, you will have the freedom to navigate between various stages, networking areas, and exhibitions, taking control of your experience and maximising the value of your day.

LGC Digital Futures is your opportunity to immerse yourself in a transformative experience, driving forward the digital agenda in local government. We look forward to welcoming you to this groundbreaking event.

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Organisations confirmed to attend include:


Why attend

Connect with your peers, reflect on where we are today and explore innovative solutions to the challenges we face.

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Content

Explore the area's most relevant to you across the open floor immersive event, with 3 stages to choose from

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Why sponsor

Showcase your innovative solutions and contribute your expertise to the conversation and drive meaningful change

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Testimonials

Really great day especially enjoyed Milan's session on Planning and some of the panel sessions on digital transformation. Imogen Parker from Ada Lovelace Institute was most insightful.

Very insightful, informative & good networking opportunity

An insightful and inspiring opportunity to explore how local government can and currently harnesses digital innovation, data, and technology to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and better meet the needs of communities within budgets.

It was a day well spent, learning how others are embracing new tech.

I found it very thought-provoking and an engaging day.

Busy, informative and engaging with good opportunities created as a sponsor.

Advisory group



Judah Bajela
National Management Trainee, Communities and Partnerships
Brent LBC


Ade Bamigboye
Chief Technology Officer
Kensington & Chelsea RBC


Paul Boyd
Chief Information Officer
Medway Council


Kit Collingwood
Assistant Director, Digital and Customer Services
Greenwich RBC


Matt Gladstone
Chief Executive
Peterborough City Council


Roger Kershaw
Assistant Director for Finance and Digital
Merton LBC


Fran Lautman
Head of Customer and Digital Experience
Oldham MBC


Alexandra Luck
Programme Director - National Digital Twin Programme
Dept for Business and Trade


Peter Parfitt
Head of Digital
Buckinghamshire Council


Tom Pike
Strategic Director & Deputy CEO
Stevenage BC


Wendy Popplewell
Executive Director of Core Services
Barnsley MBC


Rehana Ramesh 
Acting Director, Customer Services, Digital and Data
Hackney LBC

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Leadership

A strategic discussion of the biggest issues facing the local authorities and where technology makes a difference

  • Digitising the frontline
  • National v. Local digital provision
  • Digital transformation or alteration
  • Resident-staff interface
  • Building a digital workforce
  • Policy and implementation

Implementation

Learn how digital technologies already bring benefit to practice and education

  • Enhancing person-centred care
  • Workforce priorities
  • Managing resident data
  • Using AI for decision-making
  • Changing culture and behaviour
  • Procurement models

Collaboration

Find out how to get your innovation into use or to find opportunities to extend its benefits

  • Funding for digital innovation
  • Partnership models
  • Pilots and scale-up
  • Intellectual property rights
  • Future applications

Partnership Opportunities

Great opportunities to engage with local government stakeholders -

  • Business networking with local authority decision makers
  • Demonstrate leadership on the critical challenges
  • Showcase your success stories
  • Learn what councils need in future
  • Raise your profile with a broader audience through LGC media channels

To discover more about our sponsorship packages and align your organisation with our flagship event on digital transformation, please contact:

Joe Aspis
07983 432872
Joe.Aspis@emap.com


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