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Turning AI ambition into
practical government delivery

13–14 October 2026 | Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow


Government departments are under growing pressure to modernise services, deliver measurable AI outcomes, strengthen resilience and reduce duplication — all while operating under increasing financial and operational scrutiny.

Connect with senior leaders from across central government facing the same transformation, resilience and delivery challenges.

Trusted by leaders from departments including

 

CGPN brings together senior digital, data, cyber, technology and transformation leaders to explore practical approaches to delivery, capability-building and cross-government collaboration.

Built around real departmental pressures, the programme focuses on measurable delivery, operational accountability and practical implementation — not generic transformation theory.

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  • Invitation-only senior leadership forum
  • Complimentary overnight accommodation included
  • Director and Chief-level attendees targeted
  • Practical delivery-focused agenda
  • Cross-government networking and collaboration

Built for senior government leaders facing
real delivery pressure

CGPN brings together leaders responsible for digital transformation, AI implementation, cyber resilience, data strategy, procurement and operational delivery across central government and wider public-sector organisations.

The 2026 programme reflects the biggest challenges departments are actively managing today:
 

  • Moving AI from pilot projects into operational delivery
  • Modernising legacy systems without increasing risk
  • Improving resilience across shared platforms and infrastructure
  • Building sustainable in-house capability
  • Reducing duplication across government
  • Delivering measurable public value under financial pressure

Confirmed speakers include:

 

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Ruzin Saleem

Ruzin Saleem

No 10 Innovation Fellow , 10 Downing Street
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Jack Tattersall

Jack Tattersall

Head of Prison Data Science and AI, Justice Digital, Data and Science , Ministry of Justice
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Paul Turner

Paul Turner

Head of Change Delivery , Department for Science, Innovation and Technology
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Eoin Mulgrew

Eoin Mulgrew

Head of Digital Transformation , 10 Downing Street
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Claire Harrison

Claire Harrison

Executive Government Innovation Specialist , UK Civil Service
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Keith Dargie

Keith Dargie

Chief Digital Information Officer , Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service

 

Connect with senior leaders
facing similar government challenges

2026 confirmed attendees   2025 confirmed attendees


CGPN brings together senior leaders responsible for delivering transformation, resilience, operational efficiency and digital capability across government. Attendees join CGPN to benchmark approaches, share practical delivery insight and discuss the pressures departments are actively managing in 2026.

 

Transformation & Delivery

  • Digital Transformation Directors
  • Strategy Directors
  • Change & Delivery Leaders
  • Operational Transformation Leaders

Commercial & Capability

  • Procurement & Commercial Leaders
  • Workforce & Capability Leaders
  • Corporate Transformation Leaders

Digital, Data & Technology

  • Chief Information Officers
  • Chief Digital Officers
  • Chief Data Officers
  • Chief Technology Officers
  • Heads of Data & AI
  • Service Design & Digital Services Leaders

Cyber, Risk & Governance

  • Chief Information Security Officers
  • SIROs
  • Governance & Assurance Leaders
  • Operational Resilience Leaders

Why senior government leaders
attend CGPN

CGPN is designed around the practical delivery, transformation and operational challenges departments are actively managing in 2026.

Every session, discussion and networking opportunity is built to help leaders benchmark approaches, explore implementation strategies and learn from comparable organisations across government.

 

Moving Beyond AI Pilots Into Operational Delivery

Explore how departments are approaching scalable AI implementation, governance, data readiness and measurable operational outcomes under growing scrutiny.

Solving Problems Departments Cannot Fix Alone

Benchmark approaches with peers managing shared challenges around interoperability, efficiency, resilience and cross-government coordination.

Preparing For Accountability In A More Complex Risk Environment

Discuss practical approaches to cyber resilience, governance, legacy modernisation and operational continuity as emerging technologies reshape government risk.

Practical Strategies You Can Apply Immediately

Roundtables, peer discussion and case-study-led sessions are designed around real implementation challenges departments are actively navigating today.

Build Relationships With Comparable Government Leaders

Connect with senior leaders, policymakers and carefully selected partners facing similar transformation, capability and operational pressures.

Fully Hosted Senior Leadership Experience

Your complimentary delegate pass includes overnight accommodation, meals, networking, roundtables and full access to all presentations and discussions.

Agenda themes shaping
government transformation in 2026

Government departments are being asked to modernise services, scale AI responsibly, strengthen resilience and deliver measurable outcomes, often while operating under increasing scrutiny and constrained resources.

The CGPN agenda is designed around the operational, technological and leadership challenges senior government teams are actively navigating in 2026.

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Built around the pressures
government leaders are facing

Departments across government are being asked to modernise services, improve resilience, scale AI responsibly and deliver measurable outcomes — often while managing increasing operational and financial scrutiny.

CGPN is designed to support leaders navigating those challenges through practical discussion, peer benchmarking and implementation-focused insight.

  • For Digital & Transformation Leaders
    Explore how comparable departments are approaching operational delivery, transformation accountability and measurable outcomes under growing pressure to modernise services faster.
  • For Data & AI Leaders
    Discuss how government organisations are strengthening data foundations, AI governance and implementation readiness while balancing transparency, trust and operational delivery expectations.
  • For Cyber & Risk Leaders
    Understand how peers are approaching resilience, accountability and emerging threats as increasingly connected systems reshape operational risk across government.
  • For Technology Leaders
    Compare approaches to legacy modernisation, interoperability and scalable technology delivery while balancing operational continuity and long-term transformation goals.
     
  • For Procurement & Commercial Leaders
    Explore how departments are rethinking procurement, supplier collaboration and investment accountability to support more agile and sustainable delivery.
     
  • For Workforce & Capability Leaders
    Discuss how government leaders are strengthening digital capability, reducing contractor dependency and building sustainable transformation capacity internally.

Designed for senior leaders
not generic transformation audiences

“I don’t need another broad digital transformation event.”

The 2026 programme is specifically focused on practical implementation, operational resilience and measurable outcomes across government.

“I need to know the audience is senior enough.”

CGPN is positioned as an invitation-only senior leadership forum targeting Director and Chief-level decision-makers across government departments and agencies.

“Most AI events are too theoretical.”

Sessions focus on operational delivery, governance, data readiness, accountability and implementation challenges departments are actively facing today.

“I don’t want supplier-heavy content.”

The programme prioritises peer discussion, case-study-led conversations, scenario planning and curated networking.

“I can’t justify two days away from the office.”

The event is structured to maximise value through practical sessions, targeted meetings and direct peer benchmarking opportunities.

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What your complimentary delegate pass includes

Invaluable industry specific insights 

One-on-one business meetings

Main room and breakout room presentations

Breakfast, lunch and a drinks reception

Digital copies of all the presentations

Sponsored networking dinner

Frequently Asked Questions

Senior leaders across digital, data, cyber, technology, transformation, procurement and operational delivery functions within central government and wider public-sector organisations

Your delegate pass includes access to all main room and breakout presentations, one-on-one business meetings with relevant solution providers, breakfast, lunch, drinks reception, sponsored networking dinner, and digital copies of all presentations.

When you register, you'll tell us about your current challenges and priorities. We'll then arrange targeted meetings with solution providers who can address your specific needs – giving you focused time to explore solutions without the noise of a traditional exhibition hall.

CGPN is focused on practical delivery, peer collaboration and operational accountability rather than generic transformation messaging.

Your registration responses directly inform the agenda, discussion topics, and which solution providers we invite. We build the event around the real challenges and priorities you're facing right now, ensuring every session addresses current departmental pressures.

Yes. Delegates are welcome to invite up to three senior colleagues, subject to approval.

Key themes include AI adoption, operational resilience, cyber security, data governance, workforce capability, procurement reform and cross-government collaboration.

Yes. The event specifically targets Director and Chief-level decision-makers across government departments and agencies.

CGPN Registration

13 – 14 October 2026, Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel, Heathrow.

Please provide as much detail as you can when completing this form. Your responses directly inform the agenda, discussion topics, and the solution provider selection – ensuring the event reflects the real pressures and priorities across the sector.

Please note that all registrations are subject to approval by our delegate team. 


 

 

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