Description
The Public Sector Tech Conference, is a half-day virtual event which explores how developing technologies are transforming the public sector.
As opportunities for efficiency and innovation continue to grow, how can the public sector harness these technologies effectively—while ensuring compliance, managing risk, achieving value for money, and maintaining public trust?
This online event brings together leading voices from government, law, and industry to tackle the key opportunities and challenges of technology adoption in the public sector.
Whether you work in or alongside the public sector, this event will provide practical insight, lively discussion, and thought leadership on the digital transformation of government.
Special rate for those working in the public sector: Those working in the public sector qualify for a discounted price of just £50 + VAT. To apply for this discounted rate, please email us at hello@scl.org
Speakers:
Amanda Chaboryk, Client Services Director, Epiq Class Actions & Restructuring (ECAR)
Ralph Giles, Senior Associate, Bevan Brittan LLP
Nick de Lacy-Brown, Legal Director, DLA Piper (UK) LLP; Co-Chair, SCL Public Sector Tech Group
Charlotte Clayson, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Selen Alkan, Contract Management Specialist at Fime
Amardeep Gill, Partner, Trowers & Hamlins LLP
Eman Al-Hillawi, CEO, Entec Si
Charlotte Smith, Partner, Sharpe Pritchard
Richard Bonnar, Consultant, Addleshaw Goddard
Maksuda Nightingale, Senior Lawyer and Team Leader Commercial (Digital and Technology) Legal Advisors, HMRC Legal GroupSessions:
Session 1: AI in the Public Sector
An overview of how AI is being adopted across the public sector and the key considerations for its responsible and effective use.Session 2: Cybersecurity and Data
A look at current challenges and best practices in protecting data and maintaining security in an increasingly digital public sector.Session 3: Digital Transformation
This panel will explore key aspects of digital transformation in the public sector, offering practical insights and real-world examples on strategy, stakeholder engagement, and managing legal and contractual challenges.Session 4: Model Services Contract
A panel discussion on the use of the model services contract (MSC) for public sector outsourcing. We will discuss the use of the MSC under the new Procurement Act 2023, using the MSC to procure AI solutions and common points of negotiation.Session 5: How to procure tech successfully even with public procurement
Examining the unique challenges of tech procurement in the public sector, exploring the importance of strategic planning, the use and pitfalls of frameworks, opportunities under the Procurement Act, and asking how real the challenge risk is and how to effectively manage it in the tech sector.Why this event is important?
With a range of curated sessions focussing on key issues facing the sector, the event will deep-dive into a range of opportunities and risks for the public sector as it grapples with embedding technology into the heart of government and beyond. The event will cover topics from AI and cyber security, to the overlap between technology and procurement, the role of the model services contracts and the highs and lows of digital transformation.Who is this event for:
- In-house legal teams within the public sector
- Public sector professionals specialising in digital transformation, innovation or technology
- Tech sector professionals who work closely with the public sector
- Anyone interested in public sector technology
This event is organised by the SCL Public Sector Tech Group
Administration notes:
Fee for recording:
£100 + VAT (£120) for SCL members
£200 + VAT (£240) for non-members
To enquire about SCL membership and receive the discounted fee, please email hello@scl.org.
Special rate for those working in the public sector: Those working in the public sector qualify for a discounted price of just £50 + VAT for the recording of this event. To apply for this discounted rate, please email us at hello@scl.org.
Non-members wishing to join the Society are entitled to membership of the Society valid for 12 months from the date of payment including full access to the content of the SCL website www.scl.org, access to all online content of “Computers & Law” plus notification of future SCL events. The cost of an annual SCL membership is £170.00. If you have any queries about SCL membership please contact the SCL office on Tel: 07948 517049 or Email: hello@scl.org
Free membership for trainee lawyers and UK students:
SCL provides free membership for trainee lawyers until qualification and for UK students in full-time education with a valid ac.uk email address. Student members are eligible to attend SCL events at concessionary rates where a fee is applicable. Trainee members are entitled to attend SCL events at the standard members’ rate (the concessionary rate for UK students in full-time education does not apply). Trainees and UK students in full-time education can apply to join SCL for free by emailing hello@scl.org
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