Exclusive Invitation

Leading Across Ecosystems: Innovating Through Government and Industry Partnerships

As government increasingly tackles complex national challenges from digital transformation to AI, sustainability and citizen services no single organisation can deliver these outcomes alone.

Innovation is increasingly happening through ecosystems: partnerships between departments, major technology providers, SMEs and delivery partners working together to solve shared problems. But this raises critical questions for leaders…

How do we bring consortiums together across government and industry to accelerate innovation and meet delivery requirements while still ensuring strong governance, secure systems and seamless customer and citizen experiences?

And how do we do this in a way that opens the door for SMEs and emerging innovators without introducing complexity or risk?

This Leaders’ Lounge conversation will explore how senior leaders are navigating these tensions, building collaborative delivery models that are both innovative and accountable.

Together we’ll explore:

  • How government can build effective delivery ecosystems across departments, partners and SMEs
  • How to unlock SME innovation without introducing delivery risk
  • How collaborative consortium models can accelerate public sector innovation
  • How to protect citizen and customer experience while innovating at pace
  • How leaders orchestrate complex partnerships to deliver outcomes at scale
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DETAILS AT A GLANCE

Event Details

Founded in 1886 to support and advance women’s education, the University Women’s Club has long been a place where pioneering women came together to shape ideas and build networks. It’s a fitting setting for this evening, bringing together today’s women leaders in technology to continue that legacy.

DATE: 28th April 2026

TIME: 18.30 - 22.00

VENUE: University Women’s Club, W1K 1DB

DRESS CODE: Smart Casual