Digital Innovation & AI

Exploring how emerging technology and AI are reshaping procurement, service delivery and decision-making.

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Overview

As digital transformation accelerates across local government, this zone will explore how emerging technologies and AI are reshaping procurement, service delivery and decision-making.

Through practical insights and real-world examples, sessions will examine how organisations can harness data, adopt new tools and embed innovation responsibly. The focus will be on moving beyond theory, giving delegates a clearer understanding of how digital and AI-driven approaches can improve efficiency, enhance outcomes and support more informed, strategic procurement.

10:40 - 11:20

AI Beyond the Hype: Practical Use Cases for Procurement and Commissioning

Speakers

Tom Hindmarch

Adviser - Digital

Local Government Association

11:25 - 11:50

How Digital Technology is Transforming Roof Refurbishment, Solar PV and Climate Resilience for Flat Roofing

Speakers

Sam Heard

Distribution and Refurbishment Divisional Manager

Axter Ltd

11:55 - 12:20

Why Most Council AI Projects Never Leave the Pilot

Speakers

Sarbjit Bakhshi

Digital Best Practice Manager

London Office of Technology & Innovation

12:25 - 12:50

Smart Spending: Leveraging Analytics to Improve Spend, Demand and Service Outcomes

13:25 - 13:50

Adopting Digital Solutions in Local Government Procurement

Speakers

Rosa Campbell Blight

Business Development Director

Nomia Ltd

Michael Crook

Strategic Head of Procurement

STAR Procurement

13:55 - 14:20

Engaging with SMEs to Promote Innovation in Local Government

Speakers

Annum Rafique

Research Fellow

City-REDI, University of Birmingham