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Public Sector Connect

Accelerate Public Sector Innovation and build a resilient future for all.

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9 July, 2025

1:30 PM-5:30 PM BST

Tobacco Quay, Wapping Lane, London E1W 2SF

Public Sector Connect: Data & AI for Public Sector Transformation


Join us at the London Summit's Public Sector Connect on 9th July to delve into Data & AI tailored to your public sector needs. This is an exclusive track at Google Cloud Summit - London. Once your registration is confirmed, your access extends to the broader programme of activities happening across the 9th and 10th July.


Transform Public Service Delivery:

  • Improve citizen outcomes with data-driven solutions
  • Modernise your infrastructure for greater efficiency and agility
  • Strengthen security to protect critical services

Connect & Learn:

  • Gain insights from public sector leaders and Google Cloud experts.
  • See practical demos and explore collaborative opportunities.
  • Learn to apply Google Cloud technologies to real-world challenges.
  • Accelerate your digital transformation.

Designed for IT Decision Makers and Senior Business Leaders, Public Sector Connect is your catalyst for change.


Register now to secure your place. Please note: registration does not guarantee a pass.


View the Public Sector agenda and discover what's in store for you Speaker details coming soon.

Speakers

David
David Knott

Chief Technology Officer for the UK Government,

Department of Science Innovation and Technology

Jamie
Jamie Heagerty

Head of Applied AI at 10 Downing Street

David
Professor David Newbold

Executive Director of National Laboratories, Science and Technology Facilities Council, UKRI

speaker
Nick Hodder

Director of Digital Transformation and Engagement,

Imperial War Museum

Hayley
Hayley King

DCI Cyber Crime,

City of London Police

and Chair of the Network of Women

davin
Davin Crowley-Sweet OBE

Chief Data & Technology Officer at National Highways

Rob
Robin Anderton-Brown

formerly Major General, UK Strategic Command

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Jonathon Ellison OBE

Director for National Resilience, UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

Rebecca Cook
Rebecca Cook

Chief Data Officer,

Digital Health & Care Wales

David
David Black

Senior Director, Google UK

Iain Burgess
Iain Burgess

Public Sector Director UK&I, 

Google Cloud

charlotte
Charlotte Warburton

Partner - Head of Transport, Deloitte 

John-speaker
John Abel

Google Cloud, Managing Director, Office of the CTO

Public Sector Sales UK & Ireland

Maureen
Maureen Costello

VP UK & Ireland & Sub-Saharan Africa, Google Cloud

suzanne
Suzanne Greenhalgh

Head of Central Government, Higher Education,

Google Cloud UK

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Alice Reid

Head of Defence, National Security, Health and Transport,

Google Cloud, UK

Lucy
Lucy Lim

Senior Research Strategist, Google Deepmind

Catherine
Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiller

Product Manager - Quantum Hardware and Software

Google Research

Agenda

1:30 PM–2:00 PM

Registration opens

2:00 PM–2:05 PM

Welcome & Introduction

Maureen Costello VP UK, Ireland & Sub-Saharan Africa, Google

2:05 PM–2:15 PM

Keynote: Google Cloud Public Sector Welcome

The Ambition for Google & Government: A Strategic Partnership

Iain Burgess Public Sector Director UK&I, Google Cloud


2:15 PM–3:00 PM

Panel: Building a Resilient Digital Foundation

A deep dive into secure and sovereign cloud solutions

Panelists:

Jonathan Ellison OBE Director for National Resilience, UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)

John Abel Managing Director, Office of the CTO, Google Cloud 

David Knott CTO UK Government

Robin Anderton-Brown formerly Major General, UK Strategic Command

Host:

Alice Reid Head of Defence, National Security, Health and Transport, Google Cloud, UK

3:00 PM–3:20 PM

Spotlight: Data as the Golden Thread

A fireside chat sharing insights on how data transformation at National Highways has put customers and data at the heart of a traditional, infrastructure-focused organisation. Discussing the cultural and commercial considerations, as well as the data and technology, this interactive dialogue will reveal the opportunities and challenges of data transformation.


Davin Crowley-Sweet OBE Chief Data & Technology Officer, National Highways

Charlotte Warburton Partner - Head of Transport, Deloitte UK


3:20 PM–3:50 PM

Break & Networking

3:50 PM–4:35 PM

Panel: AI & Data for Government and Public Service Transformation

A session presenting the transformative potential of Google's AI in enhancing public service delivery, operational efficiency, and citizen experience, featuring practical insights into the ‘art of the possible’ with AI and direct case studies from leading government departments who will share their transformative journeys and vision for AI in public service.

Panelists:

Nick Hodder Director of Digital Transformation and Engagement, Imperial War Museum

Hayley King DCI Cyber Crime, City of London Police and Chair of the Network of Women 

Rebecca Cook Chief Data officer, Digital Health & Care Wales

Davin Crowley-Sweet OBE Chief Data & Technology Officer, National Highways. 

Host:

Suzanne Greenhalgh Head of Central Government, Higher Education, Google Cloud UK



4:35 PM–5:10 PM

Keynote: Bringing Alphabet Technology Leadership to UK Government: Strengthening UK's Science and Research Leadership

A showcase of solutions across Alphabet with the greatest potential for UK Government, Google EMEA leaders, and other esteemed speakers.

Panelists:

Professor David Newbold Executive Director of National Laboratories, Science and Technology Facilities Council, UKRI

Jamie Heagerty Head of Applied AI at 10 Downing Street

Lucy Lim Senior Research Strategist, Google Deepmind

Catherine Vollgraff Heidweiler Product Manager - Quantum Hardware and Software, Google Research 

Host:

David Black Senior Director, Google UK

5:10 PM–5:15 PM

Closing Remarks

A summary of the mutual benefits and potential structure of a deeper, strategic partnership designed to deliver enhanced value and innovation for the UK Government.

Iain Burgess Public Sector Director UK&I, Google Cloud

5:15 PM–6:30 PM

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