Events

Forthcoming Events

Efficiency Through Service Delivery Partnerships 2010
Efficiency Through Service Delivery Partnerships 2010

Tuesday, 14th September 2010  |  QEII Conference Centre, London

£6bn of efficiency cuts have been announced by the coalition government as it attempts to reduce Britain’s record deficit of £163bn this year. The challenge for the public sector is to reduce the cost of public services without compromising the frontline services the public depends on. Efficiency through Service Delivery Partnerships 2010 will examine the public sector's role as a commissioner or purchaser of services, and how cost savings can be delivered through innovative outsourcing partnerships with the private and third sectors to enable efficiency, flexibility and choice. High-level confirmed speakers include Keith Davis, Director Cross National Government & Efficiency Practice, National Audit Office, Mark Hall, Director of Information Technology, HMRC, David Smith CB FCIPS, Commercial Director, DWP and Ruth Ormsby, Head of Shared Services, DoH. Book now to secure your place on this must attend event.

Government ICT Goes Green 2010
Government ICT Goes Green 2010

Thursday, 16th September 2010  |  QEII Conference, London

Welcome to GovNet’s 3rd Annual Government ICT Goes Green Conference 2010, the UK’s leading conference for those involved in reducing the environmental impact of ICT systems across the public sector. Building on last year’s success, this conference will give you the opportunity to engage in discussion to create a more sustainable and efficient government ICT system. Government ICT Goes Green 2010 will bring together key high profile speakers, from both central and local government, and with its insightful workshop sessions and unrivalled networking opportunities, this is a conference not to be missed; we look forward to welcoming you.

Public Sector Workforce Skills 2010
Public Sector Workforce Skills 2010

Tuesday, 21st September 2010  |  QEII Conference Centre, London

With a large public debt necessitating spending cuts, and a desire to maintain public services of the highest standards a key concern and the challenge is great. Skills policy will be a key factor in determining the future strength of the UK and its capacity for growth. Following the success of last year’s event, Public Sector Workforce Skills 2010 will bring together over 350 delegates, high calibre confirmed speakers, including Paula McDonald, Deputy Director (Workforce Reform), Public Service Reform Group, Cabinet Office, Zoe Gruhn, Director, Learning, Institute for Government and Jonathan Lindley, Integration Director of DWP Change Programme and 25 industry experts at this vital debate. Places are now limited, book now to ensure your place.

UK Road Strategy 2010
UK Road Strategy 2010

Wednesday, 29th September 2010  |  QEII Conference Centre, London

Vehicle traffic has grown by a quarter in just 20 years and road congestion now costs the economy an estimated £7-8bn a year, a figure which is likely to more than double by 2025 unless more positive action is taken. UK Road Strategy 2010 will explore the ways in which the Highways Agency, Department for Transport, local councils and other transport providers are working together to come up with innovative solutions to tackle congestion and create a smarter, safer and a more efficient road network system in the UK. High level confirmed speakers include Graham Dalton, Chief Executive, Highways Agency, and Garrett Emmerson, Chief Operating Officer of Streets and Traffic, Transport for London. Book your place now on this must attend event.