iNetwork

Nominations for the iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26 are OPEN!

Celebrate innovation in public services across 6 categories, including the NEW Champions Award for individuals who go above & beyond.

📅 Deadline: 12 Jan 2026
👉 Nominate at i-network.org.uk/innovation-a... #iNetworkAwards

The November edition of iN The Know is live!

✅Black Friday Deal: Explore our new Shared Savings Deals & Discounts

🏆Innovation Awards: Meet the judges & submit your nominations

📣We’re hiring! Plus, upcoming events, blogs & insights

Read it now: mailchi.mp/i-network/no... #latestnews

🚨Deadline in 2 days!

We’re seeking a new Chair for the iNetwork Executive Board, a key leadership role driving strategy, governance & collaboration across local public services.

Open to individuals from iNetwork member organisations. Apply now: i-network.org.uk/jobs/ #careers

Join us on 04 Dec for the Cyber Assessment Framework Peer Support Group!

Connect with Northern WARP members, share experiences & access the latest CAF guidance. Open to iNetwork, Y&H WARP & ISNorthEast members

👉https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/caf-peer-support-group-tickets-1785416140739?aff=bsky

We are excited to share all the amazing moments from the 20th Annual Conference last week!

Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the day so special. We’ve captured some great photos from across the event.

👉Check out the full gallery here: annualconference.i-network.org.uk/gallery-2025/

Public sector changemakers are you ready to rethink service design?

Join us Wed 26 Nov, 11AM (online) for a collaborative session on Effective Service Redesign with Rachael Dixon (Somerset Council).

Sign up now: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/effective-... #iNetwork

A huge thank you to everyone who made the 20th Annual #iNetwork2025 Conference a success!🎉

Your energy, ideas & commitment to public sector innovation made it unforgettable. Collaboration matters and you proved it! #Conference2025 #PublicSectorInnovation #iNetwork2025

Thank you to Supply25 & The Scottish Government for presenting at the iNetwork Annual Conference on their innovative procurement project, including the work ongoing to bring this pilot to England. More details on the pilot and how to get involved to follow!

#iNetwork2025

The last session of #iNetwork2025 & the room was packed!

People First: How St Helens Council Uses Tech & Data to Transform Lives showed what happens when tech is driven by empathy, a real impact for communities. A brilliant end to a brilliant conference!
#StHelens #iNetwork2025

We loved today’s #iNetwork2025 session with Wigan Council: ‘Progress with Unity – Wigan’s Movement for Change’.

A powerful example of how trust, community & shared purpose drive real transformation in public services. #PublicServiceReform #LocalGovernment #iNetwork2025

We are excited to launch our Shared Savings, Deals & Discounts, helping members unlock exclusive offers through collective negotiation.

More savings = smarter use of public funds + stronger collaboration. Explore current deals👉https://i-network.org.uk/deals-and-discounts/
#iNetwork2025

Brilliant session today with North Yorkshire Council colleagues exploring AI, adaptability & how to uncover hidden value within our organisations.

The best part? Realising the untapped insights & expertise already within the council that AI can enhance not replace. #iNetwork2025

Our keynote panel is underway: Placemaking in Practice – Collaborative Engagement to Put Community at the Heart.
This is where policy meets people.

Thank you to our speakers for their insights and engaging discussion. #AnnualConference #CommunityEngagement #iNetwork2025

What an incredible atmosphere today — the exhibition hall is absolutely buzzing! Every corner is full of energy, conversations, and genuine curiosity as delegates dive into discussions with exhibitors, partners, and peers across the industry.

#iNetwork2025

Don’t miss the Exhibition Hall at #iNetwork2025!
It’s where ideas click, conversations spark, and you discover tools & partners that can transform your work.

💡 Explore.
🎤 Ask.
🤝 Connect.
✨ Be inspired.

See you there!

Thank you to Stuart Bellerby for joining us at the Annual Conference today!

There are some big ideas from Stuart's session on Generating New Commercial Opportunities!
Innovation opens doors – and we’re ready to walk through them.
#CommercialStrategy #GrowthBig #iNetwork2025

We are joined now by Engage Process and Bradford Council for a very popular session on delivering change with confidence.

Data isn’t just numbers – it’s power.
We’re diving into The Power of Data-Driven Processes and how it drives smarter decisions.

#DataDriven #iNetwork2025

Sheffield City Council & Multiverse: From Skills Gap to Strategic Asset – Building a Future-Ready Workforce with Georgia Gerstein.

In this session, Georgia how to transform skills gaps into strategic strengths #iNetwork2025

We are joined by Danny Pearson & Grant Dinning, @rubrik.bsky.social at our Annual Conference. Their session explores Practical Lessons Learned from Recovering Public Organisations.


Resilience isn’t just a buzzword – it’s a strategy for thriving in uncertainty.

#AnnualConference #iNetwork2025

We are currently listening to a session on ‘Supporting Adults Social Care (ASC) Front Door Redesign with AI Driven ASC Digital Assistants’ with speakers;

- Jane Hancer @CC2i_
- Karen Hudson @bradfordcouncil
- David Bevan West Northamptonshire Council
#iNetwork2025

The morning panel is underway!

Sarah Bullock, Chorley & South Ribble Councils opened the 20th Annual #iNetwork2025 Conference with an inspiring address.

Joined by:
✅ Ted Twaalfhoven, Engage Process
✅ Wendy Popplewell, Barnsley Council
✅ Stephen Girling, GMCA

We are thrilled to kick off the 20th Annual #iNetwork2025 Conference today!

This isn’t just an event, it’s where ideas spark, partnerships form, and our community drives real change.

Looking forward to big conversations & celebrating the incredible work shaping our sector.

We are at the Hyatt Regency Manchester tonight setting up for our biggest event of the year – the 20th Annual Conference!

We can’t wait to welcome amazing speakers, exhibitors & delegates tomorrow, in person and online.
#AnnualConference #ManchesterEvents

Bradford Council is making a big impact at the #iNetwork2025 Annual Conference with speakers;

✨Karen Hudson on AI-driven redesign in Adult Social Care
✨Iftaz Hussain & Richard Bentley on Data-driven process improvements

✅Register now: registration.inetwork2025.com/inetwork
#LocalGov

Next week at #iNetwork2025, we’re joined by NHS North of England, Commercial Procurement Collaborative!

Whether in Manchester or online, connect with them to explore innovative frameworks & procurement services.

🎟Register now: registration.inetwork2025.com/inetwork
#Procurement #Events

We are excited to welcome Alex Wong & Alexis Lui from Supply25 at #iNetwork2025!

They’ll speak on Driving Innovation in Procurement: From Scotland to England and will be in the exhibition hall!

Join us online or in person👉https://registration.inetwork2025.com/inetwork
#Procurement #Innovation

Speaker Spotlight!

We are excited to have Stephen Girling, GMCA, join us at our Annual Conference next week!

If you'd like to join, please register here (places are now limited!): registration.inetwork2025.com

#iNetwork2025

Busy day? Tune in while you work!

Join our online session on Effective Service Redesign with Rachael Dixon SomersetCouncil on 26 Nov, 11:00–12:00.

Real-world insights, peer support, no travel needed!

👉 Register: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/effective-...
#ServiceDesign #PublicSector

Excited to have Multiverse at our 20th Annual Conference!

They’ll share insights on Upskilling Our Workforce: Data & AI, helping orgs close skills gaps with tech-driven learning.

📅18 Nov | Manchester & Online
🎟 Register now at: registration.inetwork2025.com/inetwork
#iNetwork2025

Next week we’re excited to welcome @sthelenscouncil.bsky.social to our 20th Annual Conference!

Join Vicky Willett & Mike Roberts for a session on 'People First: Using Tech & Data to Transform Lives'.

👉Register now in-person or online at: registration.inetwork2025.com/inetwork
#iNetwork2025