Shows
TransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks : December 2025 Caroline Star, Operations Director at School of International Futures, on Governing Beyond the Now: Why Policy Needs a Long View and How We Get There Derek Alton, Host & Chief Explorer at Civic Punks, on A Journey Into the Future of Government: What does 21st-century government that works for people and the planet look like?
2025-12-111h 04TransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks : November 2025 Rachel Coldicutt, Careful Industries, on local government AI procurement and a new version of Consequence Scanning Katy Beale, Chief Delivery and Engagement Officer - Digital and Innovation, Westminster City Council, on Rethinking Local Government Technology
2025-12-031h 02TransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks : October 2025 Ed Humpherson, Office for Statistics Regulation, on why 'transformation' has been so challenging for official statistics. Dr Lauren Petrie, Government Internal Audit Agency, on the GIAA's work with data and AI
2025-10-3059 minTransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks : September 2025Dr Moira Nicolson, Lead Behavioural Scientist (Cabinet Office) and Honorary Research Fellow (UCL) plus Holly Marquez, Senior Behavioural Scientist, (Cabinet Office) on "Failing Forward: Why Planning for AI Disasters Unlocks Breakthrough Innovation" Ben Sauer, author/speaker/coach: teaching people the art of strategic storytelling, on 'Always Be Creating Clarity: Daily habits for strategic storytelling'
2025-09-251h 14TransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks seventh episode! Antonio Weiss on his new book, "AI Demystified" Becky Miller, Defra, on designing policy with complex evidence
2025-06-261h 03TransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks sixth episode!Our sixth event took place at the MoJ on the 28th of April 2025. First up was Noel Hatch from Adur & Worthing Councils who spoke about how they are redesigning their organisation to have a strong neighborhood focus. This was followed by Lucy Makinson from the government's AI incubator i.AI who spoke about Consult — an AI tool for enhanced public consultation analysis.
2025-05-2956 min
Transform Gov - the digital government podcastNo more measuring wheels: How AI, drones and a bit of cop-on are fixing roads (and budgets)In this episode of Transform Gov, Maeve Kneafsey speaks with Alan Browne, CEO and co-founder of Soarvo, about how their cloud-based geospatial AI platform is helping governments and local authorities turn complex drone, laser, and video data into fast, accurate infrastructure decisions. Alan shares a game-changing case study with National Highways UK, where Soarvo’s AI and augmented reality platform replaced manual road inspections, saving £17 million in one year.You’ll learn:How AI and drone footage can spot road damage before the human eye canWhy user-friendly tools (not engineers-only systems) are the future of geospatial dataH...
2025-05-1529 minTransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks fifth episode!Wednesday 30th April 2025. Catherine Day, Cabinet Office, on participatory government Kara Kane, also Cabinet Office, on Test, Learn and Grow
2025-05-011h 07TransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks fourth episode!For our fourth event we have the following two excellent speakers. Henry Midgley, Durham University, on Holding Government to Account: Democracy and the National Audit Office Kirsty Innes, Labour Together, on the future of Digital ID
2025-03-2759 minTransform Gov - the digital government podcastWhat exactly do the Tax Authorities know about tax payers?On Episode 27 of the TransformGov podcast, John Barron, CIO of Revenue, gives exclusive insights about the digital-first future of Ireland’s tax administration including, importantly, a total revolution regarding VAT. The Revenue Commissioners are also going ‘all in’ on AI-driven services to streamline public interactions. During COVID the team learnt alot about agility—responding to issues in days. John outlines the biggest digital changes to tax compliance coming our way. Essential listening for those in digital transformation, government IT, finance, or policy and, of course, the entire tax industry.
2025-03-0431 minTransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks third episode!For our third event we had the follow two excellent speakers. Miriam Levin, Director of Participatory Programmes, Demos, on 'Involving citizens in policymaking - the Citizens' White Paper and beyond' Sarah Crandall, Engagement Lead and Senior Digital, Data and Technology Adviser, DSIT, on 'The new GDS'
2025-03-021h 02Transform Gov - the digital government podcastInside Ireland's Digital transformation– 8M USERS, 40M PAGE VIEWS! 🚀💡 How do you take a messy, fragmented digital landscape and transform it into a seamless, powerful online presence that reaches millions worldwide?That’s exactly what Ciara Traynor and her team at the Department of Foreign Affairs have done with Ireland.ie – a platform that’s setting the gold standard for digital government.🎙️ In this episode of TransformGov, Maeve Kneafsey sits down with Ciara to uncover:✅ The high-stakes digital strategy that made Ireland.ie a global success✅ How to manage 100+ stakeholders and still drive change✅ Key lessons for anyone in government IT, di...
2025-02-1427 minTransform Gov - the digital government podcastInside Pobal’s Public Sector Data Revolution – Governance, Quick Wins, and the Future of AIReady to find out how data is transforming public policy? In Part 2 of our conversation with Martin Quigley, Head of Data and Analytics at Pobal, we explore practical insights and game-changing strategies for leveraging data in the public sector.What you’ll gain from this episode:✅ Actionable Advice: How to kickstart data-driven decision-making, including the role of governance in maximising outcomes.✅ Quick Wins vs. Long-Term Gains: Demonstrating early value without compromising foundational governance.✅ High-Value Data Projects: Insights from projects like the HRB(Health Research Board) and NDTRS (National Drug Treatment Reporting System...
2024-12-0920 minTransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks second episode!For our second event we have Simon Manby and Holly Simpson from the MoJ speaking about digital and policy teams working together. Also Isadora Schappell and Anna Goulden from UCL's Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose on missions and the Public Sector Capability Index.
2024-12-071h 05Transform Gov - the digital government podcastApprenticeships are Fueling Tech Careers!Ever wondered how apprenticeships can be a game-changer for tech talent in the public sector? In this episode of Transform Gov, we spotlight the FIT program, which has trained nearly 1,000 apprentices in software development, cybersecurity, networking, and more. With 70% of tech roles suited to intermediate skills, apprenticeships offer a smart, cost-effective solution, keeping top talent focused on high-priority work while developing new tech professionals. The best part? 85% of apprentices stay on with their employer after qualifying—boosting retention and creating dedicated, homegrown teams.🎥 Watch the teaser below and tune in to see...
2024-11-1426 minTransformGov TalksTransformGov Talks first episode!TransformGov Talks first event. Andreas Varotsis speaking about the government's AI incubator and Jeni Tennison on the new DSIT external advisory panel.
2024-10-281h 01Transform Gov - the digital government podcastSecuring the Future: Cyber security Strategies for the Public Sector with Patricia ShieldsIs Ireland a weak link in Europe’s cyber security chain? In this insightful, jargon-free interview, Patricia Shields talks about the realities of cyber threats, from phishing to ransomware, and explores the increasing efforts to bolster Ireland's cyber security infrastructure. Learn how organisations can prepare, the role of the EU in shaping our response, and the upcoming Cyber Resilience Act’s impact. Tune in to hear about state-backed attacks, threat modelling, digital twins, and more. Cybersecurity isn’t just an “if” question – it’s a “when.” 🔗 Listen now to stay ahead of the curve and protect your digital assets! #CyberSecurity #TechTalk #TransformGo...
2024-09-2434 minTransform Gov - the digital government podcastLouise Jevens CIO Dept. Justice, UK Prime Minister Blackberry FOMO🌟 Transform Gov Podcast: Louise Jevens - A Tech Trailblazer in Ireland’s Public Sector 🌟Louise Jevens joined the civil service straight out of school, thinking she’d just “see if she liked it.” Thirty years later, she's a celebrated tech leader in the Irish public sector, making impactful contributions through digital transformation.🎙️ Episode Highlights:- Prime Minister FOMO: The press office incident when the Irish Taoiseach's Blackberry caused FOMO with the UK Prime Minister Tony Blair.- Acing the Start: Louise aced an internal competition to train as a computer analyst...
2024-07-1431 min