Digital Innovation & AI

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.

Technology & Transformation Zone Agenda

10:40 - 11:05
Data-Driven Procurement: Leveraging Analytics to Transform Category Management and Supplier Decisions
Speakers
Fraser Neilson

Business Development Manager

Delta eSourcing & Supply Chain

11:10 - 11:45
Stretching Funds, Maintaining Services: Navigating Fiscal Constraints with Amazon Business
Speakers
Christina Paraskevaidou

Commercial Operations Manager

City of London Corporation

Ryan Moss

Senior Customer Adviser

Amazon Business

11:50 - 12:15
The Opportunities via Transparency: Making the Most of the New Procurement Notice Types
Speakers
Jen Pallister

Head of Commercial Implementation

Cabinet Office

12:45 - 13:10
Harnessing Data Technology to Stop Illegal Bid-Rigging
Speakers
Sarah Cawthorne

Assistant Director, Competition Enforcement

Competition and Markets Authority

Nicola Bumpus

Assistant Director and Head of Data Science, Data, Technology and Analytics Unit

Competition and Markets Authority

13:15 - 13:40
What You See is What You Gett: Delivering Transparency and Value in Home-to-School Transport
Speakers
Guy Matthews

Head of Public Sector

Gett

13:45 - 14:10
Building Capability in Local Government Digital Procurements
Speakers
Georgina Maratheftis

Associate Director - Local Public Services

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