iNetwork’s vision is to help local public service organisations to “collaborate to innovate” and thereby provide effective support for their users, patients and communities.
THE INNOVATION AWARDS - CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE WINNERS!
We are very excited to share the WINNERS for the Annual iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26. The dinner and ceremony was held on Thursday 26th March, where the winners were announced. View all the winners.
LISTEN TO THE LATEST IN THE LOOP PODCAST!
The iN The Loop webcast series explores the big challenges and topical themes in the public sector. Listen back to the latest podcast now, where we were joined by invited panel speakers: Colin Strong, Ipsos, Anna Hull, City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council and Rachel Donlon, Manchester Metropolitan University to discuss ‘The Age of Misinformation and the Local Public Sector’. Listen to the podcast here.
Latest News
We Are Hiring! Join the iNetwork and iStandKUK Teams
We are excited to announce that we are expanding our teams at iNetwork and iStandUK. We are currently seeking three talented Stakeholder Engagement Managers (SEMs) who are passionate about building strong professional networks and driving meaningful collaboration. If you are ready to bring your relationship-building skills to a dynamic environment, please submit your application before the closing deadline on Sunday 19th July 2026.
To find out more and apply for a role, visit the website.
The Northern WARP Conference 2026
The Northern WARP Conference 2026 was held as a hybrid event on Friday 03rd July. It was standout event, with it being the biggest one we have held so far! The focus of the conference was on the human factor and brought together a range of inspiring senior speakers, exhibitors and delegates providing an opportunity to gain fresh insights and network.
To find out more and view all the images from the day, visit the website.
The Annual Conference
The conference was held on the 18th November 2025 at the Hyatt Regency in Manchester. This conference was our 20th addition and provided the perfect opportunity to celebrate excellence and innovation in the public sector. The conference brought together a range of inspiring senior speakers, exhibitors, and offered delegates a valuable platform for networking and gaining fresh insights.
If you would like to be involved in the Annual Conference for 2026, visit the website.
Launching the iNetwork Shared Savings
At iNetwork, we have partnered with a carefully selected group of suppliers to bring our members exclusive deals and discounts. These offers are more than just savings, they are a part of a broader support package delivered by iNetwork.
Explore the full details of all the offers here.
Latest Blogs
Building An AI-Ready Website: Why Content (Not Tools) Comes First
As Artifical Intelligence (AI) continues to reshape how people find and use information, many organisations are asking what an “AI-ready” website really looks like. A recent iNetwork working session, developed through the Digital Web Managers Peer Support Group,...
Looking Ahead: Our Programme Priorities for the 2026-27 Financial Year
As we progress through the 2026-27 financial year, the landscape across local government, health and the wider public sector continues to evolve rapidly. From tightening budgetary pressures to sophisticated cyber threats and shifting citizen expectations, our sector...
iNetwork Celebrates Success at the British Data Awards 2026
We are absolutely delighted to share that iNetwork has been named Winner of the Public Sector Organisation of the Year award at the prestigious 2026 British Data Awards. This recognition is a proud moment for our partnership and reflects the collective effort,...
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So as I am passionate about all things Data Protection and Data Security, volunteering to be an iNetwork Champion for ‘Effective Information Sharing and Security’ was something I couldn’t put off. Can’t wait to see what’s in store!
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Upcoming Events
Wednesday 29 July
This event is open to both iNetwork member organisations and non-members. This session is hosted by Sarah Day, Stakeholder Engagement Manager for the Transforming & Innovating Public Services (TIPS) Programme. In this session, delegates will discuss intranets, content management, websites, accessibility and have the opportunity to raise any questions, challenges as well as gain best practices, guidance, and support. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Friday 18 September
This event will be held online and is only open to members of the NWWARP. The North West Warning, Advice and Reporting Point is a forum for information security professionals from public sector organisations across the North West region. It provides a trusted community where information security professionals can share trusted, up-to-date advice on information security threats and solutions. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Wednesday 23 September
This event will be held online and is open to iNetwork members and members of the Northern WARP (a collaboration between NW WARP, Y&H WARP and NEG WARP). AI is evolving fast, and the bi-annual WARP session aims to provide a clear, plain-English and up-to-the-minute update on the current state of AI, our current position on the broader AI adoption roadmap, and what this means in practical terms for organisations today. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Thursday 08 October
This event will be held online and is hosted by Halo IS Ltd. It is open to iNetwork members and members of the Northern WARP (a collaboration between NW WARP, Y&H WARP and NEG WARP). This is session four of the Human Firewall Series and will focus on non-technical exploitation, examining how attackers manipulate trust relationships between staff, managers, & execs. Find out more and register for a ticket >>