Why Public Service Data.AI?

Public Service Data.AI brings together 1,000+ senior public sector leaders and 35+ Director-level speakers from across central, local and devolved government, including major organisations such as the NHS and Ministry of Defence.

This is a focused environment for organisations working in data, AI and digital transformation to showcase their capabilities directly to the leaders shaping policy, strategy, and delivery across UK public services.

Rather than a traditional exhibition, PSD.AI is built around real challenges, applied innovation, and practical delivery, creating meaningful engagement between suppliers and the people responsible for designing and implementing change.

Showcase your organisation to senior decision-makers

Engage directly with senior leadership-level stakeholders from:

Central government
Local government
Devolved administrations
Major public bodies including the NHS and Ministry of Defence

These are the individuals responsible for:

defining data and AI strategy
shaping investment priorities
leading transformation and delivery programmes
selecting and influencing technology solutions

Demonstrate real-world capability in AI and data

PSD.AI provides a platform for organisations to demonstrate how their solutions address real public sector challenges, including:

improving service delivery and citizen experience
enabling smarter use of data
scaling AI responsibly across organisations
driving operational efficiency and productivity

This is not theoretical discussion, it is focused on practical implementation and outcomes.

Engage in high-value conversations

Take part in interactive sessions, workshops and discussions designed to:

explore real transformation challenges
share applied use cases and delivery experience
connect capability to live public sector priorities

This creates direct opportunities to position your organisation as a trusted delivery partner, not just a supplier.

Build relationships that matter

We work with exhibitors and sponsors to facilitate meaningful engagement with:

senior buyers and commissioners
digital, data and transformation leaders
programme directors and SROs
policy and operational decision-makers

This ensures your organisation is speaking to the right stakeholders, not a general audience.

Strengthen your position in the public sector

Beyond visibility, PSD.AI helps organisations demonstrate:

credibility and track record in the public sector
capability in delivering AI and data-driven solutions
alignment with responsible and ethical innovation
commitment to improving public services

Generate qualified opportunities

PSD.AI is designed to support real commercial and partnership outcomes, connecting organisations with individuals who:

define requirements
influence procurement decisions
lead implementation of AI and data solutions
own transformation budgets and delivery programmes

Event impact and audience quality

1,000+ senior delegates from across UK public services
35+ Director-level speakers confirmed
Over 70% of attendees are Grade 6 or above (senior decision-makers and influencers)
96% of attendees share insights internally, extending your reach beyond the event

Complete the enquiry form below, and we’ll be in touch to show how we can help you achieve your goals.

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Christopher Griffin

Chief Architect National Armaments Directorate Group, Ministry of Defence, United Kingdom

Christopher Griffin is a Chief Architect within the UK Ministry of Defence’s National Armaments Director Group, where he provides strategic leadership for the architecture, governance and evolution of complex digital, data and information capabilities supporting Defence operations and Enterprise services.

With over fifteen years of experience spanning engineering, operational delivery, service management, enterprise architecture, data exploitation and digital transformation, Chris has worked across land, maritime, air and joint environments, delivering technology capabilities that support both deployed operations and enterprise-scale organisations.

His expertise includes enterprise architecture, data governance, information management, digital transformation and technology design and assurance. Throughout his career, he has championed the use of data as a strategic asset, helping organisations establish governance frameworks, architectural standards and operating models that enable secure data sharing, exploitation and evidence-based decision making. His work has focused on creating the conditions for operational data advantage by ensuring information is trusted, accessible, interoperable and actionable across complex organisational boundaries.

Chris has led the design and assurance of large-scale information systems and digital services, bringing together technology, data, security and business stakeholders to deliver sustainable transformation. He is particularly interested in the challenges of balancing innovation, governance and operational effectiveness, and in helping organisations unlock greater value from their data through modern architectures, effective stewardship and proportionate governance.

A graduate of the Advanced Command and Staff Course, Chris holds a Master’s degree in Defence Studies and is a Chartered Manager. He is a regular contributor to strategic discussions on digital transformation, enterprise architecture, data governance and the future use of information and AI-enabled capabilities across government.

Richard Henderson

Assistant Deputy Minister and Corporate Chief Information Officer, Government of Alberta, Canada

Richard Henderson is Assistant Deputy Minister and Corporate Chief Information Officer for the Government of Alberta, where he leads enterprise technology strategy, digital transformation, and IT operations across one of Canada’s largest and most complex public sector environments. In this role, he is responsible for enabling secure, reliable, and scalable digital services that support government programs and improve service delivery for Albertans.

Prior to joining the Government of Alberta, Richard served as Chief Information Security Officer for Alberta Health Services, overseeing cybersecurity strategy and operations for one of the largest integrated healthcare environments in the world. His leadership experience spans enterprise technology modernization, cybersecurity operations, digital resilience, and large-scale public sector transformation.

Richard is a strong advocate for practical and responsible AI adoption within government. Under Alberta’s leadership, the province is emerging as the national leader in AI enablement across the public service, advancing the use of artificial intelligence to improve operational efficiency, support evidence-based decision-making, strengthen cybersecurity capabilities, and enhance citizen services at scale. His work emphasizes the responsible integration of emerging technologies while maintaining public trust, security, and transparency.

A recognized technology leader, Richard frequently speaks on topics including digital government, AI adoption, cyber resilience, and public sector innovation. He is committed to building high-performing teams, fostering cross-jurisdictional collaboration, and helping shape the future of modern public service delivery in Canada.

Sessions featuring Richard Henderson:

Building a more resilient and cyber secure state with AI

Making AI work: Moving from pilots to practice

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