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 SHORTLISTED FINALISTS!
We are very excited to share the shorlisted finalists for the Annual iNetwork Innovation Awards 2025/26. The shortlisted finalists have been invited to join us at the Awards Dinner & Ceremony on Thursday 26th March, where the winners will be announced. View all the finalists.
THE IN THE LOOP SERIES
The iN The Loop monthly webcast series is back! These sessions explore the big challenges and topical themes in the public sector.
Register for a ticket to join the next iN The Loop: Navigating the Pressures on Planning on Tuesday 17 March here.
Latest News
The Annual Conference
This year 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
Celebrating Phil Swan: 22 Years of Leadership, Service, and Impact at iNetwork
Today marks an extraordinary milestone - not just for Phil Swan, but for all of us in the local public sector who have had the privilege of working alongside him. As Phil steps into a new chapter as a civil servant at the Department for Science, Innovation and...
Welcoming Sarah Bullock: Strengthening iNetwork Under New Strategic Leadership
We are delighted to share some fantastic news for the iNetwork community. Sarah Bullock has today joined Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council as their new Strategic Director of Corporate Services and as part of her remit, iNetwork will now sit under her leadership....
Building on Success: Alison McKenzie-Folan OBE Reappointed as iNetwork Chair
We are thrilled to announce that Alison McKenzie-Folan OBE, Chief Executive of Wigan Council, has been reappointed as Executive Chair of iNetwork for a further two-year term. Over the past two years, Alison has brought exceptional leadership, energy, and vision to...
LETS KEEP IN TOUCH - SIGN UP TO THE MAILING LIST
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
Tuesday 10 March
This event is open to all iNetwork members, and members of Northern WARP (North West WARP, ISNorthEast & Yorkshire & Humber WARP). This series aims to share best practice and guidance around the Cyber Assesment Framework (CAF). In this session, delegates will be invited into a safe space, where they will be supported through the process and signposted to all the current support/guidance. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Tuesday 17 March
This event is open to iNetwork members and will be held online. In this session we will be exploring the challenges reshaping planning in the public sector, and how we have navigated, adapted and innovated within this rapidly evolving landscape. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Wednesday 18 March
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 >>
Thursday 19 March
This event is open to iNetwork member organisations. This session is hosted by Sarah Day, Stakeholder Engagement Manager for the Transforming & Innovating Public Services (TIPS) Programme. In this session, delegates will discuss day to day tasks of people in these roles in the public sector including service request management, and planning and implementing new and changed services. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Tuesday 24 March
This event will be held online and is only open to iNetwork members. This session will focus on opening up opportunities to local suppliers to help economic growth and job creation locally. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Tuesday 31 March
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 >>
Tuesday 14 April
This event is open to all iNetwork members, and members of Northern WARP (North West WARP, ISNorthEast & Yorkshire & Humber WARP). This series aims to share best practice and guidance around the Cyber Assesment Framework (CAF). In this session, delegates will be invited into a safe space, where they will be supported through the process and signposted to all the current support/guidance. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Wednesday 22 April
This event is open to all iNetwork members, and members of Northern WARP (North West WARP, ISNorthEast & Yorkshire & Humber WARP). This session aims to look at the techniques used to trick users into executing malicious content and giving attackers their first foothold. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Tuesday 05 May
This event will be held online and is only open to iNetwork members. The Data Governance Peer Support Group is our brand new network for information governance, data protection and other professionals in the information space. It aims to help professionals manage peoples information securely and transparently and improve necessary and proportionate information sharing. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Wednesday 06 May
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 >>
Thursday 07 May
This event will be held online and is open to anyone in the public sector. This event will bring together housing members and colleagues from across the sector to openly discuss current challenges, emerging priorities and opportunities for shared learning. Find out more and register for a ticket >>
Tuesday 12 May
This event will be held online and is open to iNetwork members. This session will focus on opening up opportunities to local suppliers to help economic growth and job creation locally. Find out more and register for a ticket >>