Connect 2020: Public Sector Technology Conference

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COVID-19 and the resulting lockdown changed the way many organisations use technology. Holyrood’s popular virtual Connect 2020 conference, which took place virtually in October, was a chance to get together and discuss new challenges and opportunities in public sector tech.

The event brought together experts from the Scottish Government, Socitm and other industry-leading organisations to explore the latest issues in public sector technology. With a focus on the following themes:

  • Collaboration: The public sector works more efficiently through collaboration and sharing best practice. Gain valuable insight from organisations that have tackled and overcome issues and challenges similar to those you’re experiencing.
  • People First: Digital transformation is nothing without people. Learn how to involve staff and users in service design to ensure they buy into your new technologies and have the skills necessary to use them
  • Sparking the Next Wave of Innovation: Risk taking and learning from failure is the most effective way to innovate. But is difficult with the scrutiny faced by the public sector. Learn how to create an environment where risks can be taken in a measured way.

Sessions from the conference are now available on-demand, providing an opportunity to learn from leading experts and hear practical examples of good practice. Holyrood Connect is Scotland’s leading provider of content focused on public sector technology.

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Holyrood Connect publish leading Public Sector ICT news in Scotland and host renowned Public Sector Tech events & conferences. You can view all of Holyrood Connect’s upcoming events here.

Benjamin Welby
Policy Analyst
OECD
Peter Tolland
Programme Director
Scottish Government
Sof Socratous
Vice President - Northern Europe
Poly
Ruchir Shah
Director of External Affairs
Scottish Wildlife Trust
Nicola Robinson
Project Manager
NHS Ayrshire and Arran
Heather Robb
Chief Digital Officer
City of Edinburgh Council
Katrina Hassell
Head of Business Solutions
North Lanarkshire Council 
Morag Campsie
Head of Digital Audit
Audit Scotland
Hazel Archer
Head of Programme - Near Me
Scottish Government
Kate Forbes
SNP MSP for Skye, Lochaber and Badenoch and member of Holyrood magazine's Editorial Panel
SNP
Jos Creese
Jos Creese
CEO, CCL and Past President
SOCITM and BCS
Previously listed as the ‘most influential and innovative CIO’ in the UK, he now operates as an independent consultant, advising public and private sectors on digital and IT strategy.

    Event Details
    • Start Date
      13 Oct 2020 10:00 am
    • End Date
      14 Oct 2020 4:00 pm
    • Status
      Expired
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