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Public sector spending on AI is accelerating rapidly, with the value of new government AI contracts more than doubling between 2024 and 2025. As governments and local authorities look to modernise services, AI is emerging as a powerful tool to improve efficiency, reduce costs and support more sustainable public infrastructure and operations.
But as adoption speeds up, so do the challenges. How can public bodies procure AI responsibly? How do we ensure transparency and public trust? And how can councils and government departments move from isolated pilots to solutions that deliver real efficiency and sustainability gains at scale?
Bringing together leaders from government, local authorities and industry, this panel will explore how AI can help create smarter, more efficient and more sustainable public services, while ensuring strong governance and responsible deployment.