Brought to you by Global Government Forum and hosted by HM Government, Public Service Data.AI is the UK’s flagship annual event for public servants working to unlock the power of data and artificial intelligence across government and the wider public sector.
Free to attend for UK and international public servants, the event brings together senior digital leaders, policymakers, data specialists, transformation teams and service designers to explore how AI and data can deliver smarter, faster and more responsive public services.
Public Service Data.AI 2026 focussed on the practical realities of digital transformation across public services, including:
- modernising digital infrastructure
- improving data-sharing across departments
- building public trust in AI
- strengthening leadership and digital capability
- ethical AI procurement and governance
- using performance data to improve services
Through expert-led sessions, real-world case studies and cross-government discussions, attendees will gain practical insight into how public sector organisations are deploying AI and data technologies at scale.
Whether you work in policy, operations, service delivery, digital or technology, Public Service Data.AI provides a unique opportunity to learn from peers across public services and explore what effective AI adoption looks like in practice.
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"Data is the foundation on which better government is built. It enables better policy, better services, better decisions and—now more than ever—the successful adoption of AI. But ultimately, neither data nor AI matter in their own right. Their value lies in the difference they make to people’s lives.
That is why I’m delighted to support the Public Service Data.AI and Data Summit. These events bring together leaders who recognise that the challenge is no longer simply collecting data, but transforming it into real public value.
When data is connected, trusted and used responsibly, and when AI is applied to genuinely improve outcomes, the impact can be transformational. It can mean a family only having to tell government something once instead of repeatedly navigating organisational, or geographic boundaries. It can mean identifying vulnerable citizens earlier and directing support before a crisis occurs. It can mean faster, more personalised services that are designed around people’s needs rather than the structures of government.
The conversations will focus on the practical building blocks that make this possible: data quality, interoperability, governance, maturity and shared infrastructure. These are not technical issues for specialists alone—they are the foundations that allow us to create better experiences for citizens, unlock productivity across the public sector and realise the full potential of AI.
Above all, this is about turning data and AI into better outcomes: reducing friction, improving lives, and building public services that are more connected, proactive and responsive to the people they serve".
Aimee Smith - Government Chief Data Officer, UK Government
2026 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Public Service Data.AI 2026 opened with a welcome from Aimee Smith, Chief Data Officer for the UK Government, followed by a fireside chat with Jake Richards MP, Minister for Sentencing, Human Rights and Technology. The day continued with a series of panel sessions featuring insights from an exceptional line-up of speakers.
MEET THE COMMUNITY
Through unparalleled networking, attendees benefit from shared learning experiences and cross-departmental insights that are out of reach on an everyday level. Find out who could be joining you at the 2027 event here.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
We provide our private and public sector partners with effective, solution-based packages that reflect your needs, amplify your organisation’s reach and foster meaningful connections with public servants.
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About the event
2026 EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Public Service Data.AI 2026 opened with a welcome from Aimee Smith, Chief Data Officer for the UK Government, followed by a fireside chat with Jake Richards MP, Minister for Sentencing, Human Rights and Technology. The day continued with a series of panel sessions featuring insights from an exceptional line-up of speakers.
Partnership Opportunities
We provide our private and public sector partners with effective, solution-based packages that reflect your needs, amplify your organisation’s reach and foster meaningful connections with public servants.
Meet the Community
Through unparalleled networking, attendees benefit from shared learning experiences and cross-departmental insights that are out of reach on an everyday level. Find out who could be joining you at the 2026 event here.
SENIOR-LEVEL DATA SUMMIT
14 October 2026
By-invitation only round table discussions
A high-level, strategic forum bringing together senior global government data leaders to discuss the key elements of how to use data to to enhance public services.
OPEN CONFERENCE
15 October 2026
Open conference for all public servants
A unique conference that brings together global government digital, data and AI pioneers from around the world to share insight and intelligence on how the governments can use technology to drive innovation and deliver high-quality public services for customers.
