The GovTech Summit 2026

Attend The GovTech Summit 2026, held on 16th April 2026, in London, UK. This event brings together senior authorities leaders, public region innovators, generation founders and investors to explore how virtual technology can remodel authorities' offerings and public management. It makes a speciality of realistic discussions and collaboration around subjects like AI implementation in government, public procurement reform, virtual transformation at scale, the destiny of local authorities, and the use of technology to improve health, community care, and other public services. The event combines expert panels, hearth chats and roundtable discussions aimed toward sharing real reports, first-class practices and strategies for scaling powerful solutions in the public sector. Designed as an intimate, curated collection of decision‑makers and tech pioneers, the summit fosters public‑private partnerships and sectoral dialogue to boost innovation and modernise how governments serve residents.

Organized By

Founders Forum Group is a global community and group of businesses dedicated to supporting entrepreneurs and startup founders at every stage of their journey. It was established in 2005 and is situated in London, UK.

Event Highlights

• Connects government leaders with tech innovators and investors.
• Focus on AI, digital transformation, and public service innovation.
• Panels, fireside chats, and roundtables with real-world case studies.
• Connect with Government innovators, tech founders, and investors.

Why Attend

• Learn about the modern-day GovTech answers.
• Network with policymakers, tech founders, and buyers.
• Explore collaboration and scaling opportunities.
• Gain sensible insights from real-global case research.
• Shape and have interaction with the European GovTech ecosystem.

Key themes

• From Pilots to Partnerships: How startups and authorities can pass beyond trial tasks to construct long-term collaborations that supply innovation at scale.
• Agentic AI in Action: Exploring how smart AI dealers can automate techniques and enhance public offerings.
• Future of Local Government and Devolution: Reimagining local government via virtual transformation and collaboration with startups.
• Transforming Health and Community Care: Using generation and partnerships to supply extra personalised and preventive healthcare offerings.
• Public Procurement, One Year On: Understanding how procurement reforms are useful for resource startup adoption and pressure public provider innovation.
• Investing in Critical Technologies: Bringing together government, investors, and startups to bolster UK leadership in life sciences, quantum, and emerging technologies.

What To Expect

• Firesides: Open and honest conversations where enterprise leaders share real reviews, case research, and sensible first-rate practices.
• Roundtables: Focused, closed-door discussions that explore unique, demanding situations and solutions in depth.
• Panels: Interactive classes featuring authorities, innovators, generation pioneers, and industry specialists, sharing insights and ideas.

Speakers

• Alex Depledge - Entrepreneurship Advisor to UK Gov, Res.
• Ben Maruthappu - Founder and CEO, Cera.
• Nigel Toon - Founder, Graphcore.
• Priya Guha - Venture Partner, Merian Ventures.
• Vasant Chari - Director of Regional and Local Growth.

This Summit empowers governments and tech innovators to collaborate, scale solutions, and drive transformative public service innovation