# UK Government Hosts London Data and AI Conference

The UK government is co-hosting Public Service Data.AI on 15 October 2026 at the Business Design Centre in London. The conference will feature public-sector case studies and leadership perspectives on AI procurement ethics, data sharing, digital infrastructure modernization, and scaling AI beyond pilots. No solicitation or contract opportunity is identified; for government technology contractors, the event is a near-term opportunity to understand public-sector priorities and engage with relevant officials and peers.

- The conference is six days away. Speakers include data and AI leaders from the Government Digital Service, HM Revenue and Customs, and the Office for National Statistics.
- Contractors can use the sessions to inform their approaches to public-sector AI, data-sharing, and digital transformation work, and to build relationships with government stakeholders.
- The announcement does not specify procurement requirements, funding, or a route to bid; treat the event as market intelligence and networking rather than an active acquisition opportunity.

**Jurisdictions:** international
**Industries:** Information Technology
**Topics:** Artificial Intelligence, Digital Infrastructure
**Published:** October 08, 2026

### Government Entities
- UK government
- Government Digital Service (GDS)
- HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
- Office for National Statistics (ONS)

### Key Quotes
> These events bring together leaders who recognise that the challenge is no longer simply collecting data, but transforming it into real public value.
> — Aimee Smith, UK government Chief Data Officer

### Sources
- [Public Service Data.AI conference to share government technology innovation case studies](https://www.globalgovernmentforum.com/public-service-data-ai-conference-to-share-government-technology-innovation-case-studies) - Global Government Forum