
Shaping the future of digital government
The Next Generation Digital Government Summit is designed for public sector executives to collaborate with one another and leading technology partners. The summit provides a space for leaders to share best practices, learn about innovative approaches, and discover new technologies that are shaping the future of digital government.
Why Attend
New connections
Build new connections with likeminded senior leaders
Business trends
Stay current with emerging business trends
Key takeaways
Downloadable and actionable takeaways
New partnerships
Accelerate key projects through meaningful new partnerships
Insights
De-risk new projects by gaining a broad range of insights
New technologies
Understand the impact new technology can make










Attendees include
A selection of some of the organizations looking to accelerate the digitziation of their processes, and advance their knowledge of digital government.
Event Agenda
09:00 - 09:10
Opening Remarks
09:10 - 09:40
Keynote
Tomorrow's government must be agile, confident, and resilient
The world is changing rapidly, and governments are facing increasing demands from citizens. To stay ahead of the curve, governments need to be able to adapt quickly to change, take risks, and innovate.
09:45 - 10:20
Panel Discussion
Leveraging technology to drive business innovation
In the public sector, it is essential for business and IT to work together effectively to deliver services to citizens. However, this can be challenging, as these two groups often have different priorities and perspectives.
This session will explore how to build a successful partnership between business and IT in the public sector. We will discuss the importance of communication, collaboration, and understanding each other's needs. We will also share some tips and tools that can help you build a successful partnership.
10:20 - 10:30
Insight Break
10:30 - 11:30
Roundtables
Track 1: Cybersecurity in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is changing the world, and government is no exception. AI is being used to improve everything from efficiency to decision-making. However, AI also creates new security risks. Adversarial AI attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and they can have a devastating impact on government systems.
This session will explore the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, and it will discuss how government can protect itself against adversarial AI.
Attendees will learn about best practices for implementing zero trust architecture, understanding attacker behavior, and collaborating with other agencies to defend against cyber threats.
Track 2: Digitizing well: The key modernizing government
The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of government, but many agencies are still struggling to keep up.
This session will discuss how government can digitize well by focusing on user experience, accessibility, and seamless integration.
Attendees will learn about strategies for modernizing legacy systems, adopting new technologies, and measuring the impact of digital transformation.
Track 3: Data for good: How public sector organizations can harness the power of data
Data is a powerful tool that can be used to improve government services, make better decisions, and save money. However, many public sector organizations are struggling to unlock the full potential of data.
This session will provide insights and strategies for overcoming the challenges of data management and analytics.
Attendees will learn how to use data to improve service delivery, inform decision-making, and identify new opportunities for innovation.
11:30 - 11:50
Debate
The future of public sector funding: What are the options?
11:55 - 12:30
Headline Keynote
TBC
09:00 - 09:10
Opening Remarks
09:10 - 09:50
Keynote Panel
The future of ransomeware: Are we ready?
10:05 - 11:05
Roundtables
Track 1: Cybersecurity in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence is changing the world, and government is no exception. AI is being used to improve everything from efficiency to decision-making. However, AI also creates new security risks. Adversarial AI attacks are becoming increasingly sophisticated, and they can have a devastating impact on government systems.
This session will explore the latest cybersecurity threats and trends, and it will discuss how government can protect itself against adversarial AI.
Attendees will learn about best practices for implementing zero trust architecture, understanding attacker behavior, and collaborating with other agencies to defend against cyber threats.
Track 2: Digitizing well: The key to modernizing government
The pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of government, but many agencies are still struggling to keep up.
This session will discuss how government can digitize well by focusing on user experience, accessibility, and seamless integration.
Attendees will learn about strategies for modernizing legacy systems, adopting new technologies, and measuring the impact of digital transformation.
Track 3: Data for good: How public sector organizations can harness the power of data
Data is a powerful tool that can be used to improve government services, make better decisions, and save money. However, many public sector organizations are struggling to unlock the full potential of data.
This session will provide insights and strategies for overcoming the challenges of data management and analytics.
Attendees will learn how to use data to improve service delivery, inform decision-making, and identify new opportunities for innovation.
11:10 - 11:35
Innovation Exchange Keynote
The power of digital services: How to use technology to improve the customer experience
11:35 - 12:05
Closing Keynote
09:00 - 09:10
Opening Remarks
09:10 - 09:35
Keynote
09:40 - 09:45
Trivia Quiz
09:45 - 09:55
Insight Break
09:55 - 10:00
Trivia Results
10:00 - 10:30
Masterclass
Data driven democracy: How to use data to empower citizens and improve government
Government has access to a wealth of data, but it's only as good as the insights we can glean from it. This session will explore how to use data creatively to solve real-world problems and improve the user experience.
11:20 - 11:45
Closing Keynote
Government goes digital: A new era of service
11:45 - 11:50
5 Key Takeaways
An immersive
Digital Summit
interactive features including:
Audience Interaction
Engage with a virtual live audience just as you would at a physical event and create meaningful conversations.
Interactive Live Polling
Keep engaged through interactive live polling and gamification tools.
Direct connections
Ask your questions face-to-face with the speakers via our leading stage technology.
Relationship building
Build stronger connections with leading executives that you will take with you through your career
Thought Leadership
Content and insight from industry experts when it matters most
Intelligent interaction
Interactive quizzes gamify your experience
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Frequently asked questions
A Digital Summit from GDS Group is a 3-day event experience bringing multiple partners and senior decision makers together. Within this immersive enviroment they discover new technical solutions, share learning opportunities and discuss trending industry topics which boosts insight, conversation and connections.
There are a couple of ways you can participate in a GDS event experience; as a partner or as an attendee. Whichever you are interested in, do get in touch.
Global senior decision makers from leading industry brands attend our event experiences. Between 2020 to May 2023, 34,473 senior executives attended our event experiences. If you are interested in attending a GDS event experience, please check out our upcoming events.
At one of our GDS Digital Summits there are several speaking slot packages available for you – 2x power insights commentator slots, keynote panel seats, masterclass hosting, prime keynote slot, and headline keynote slot.
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