25 November 2026 · The Edwardian Hotel, Manchester

Leaders' Night

An invitation-only evening for 100 senior leaders from across central and local government. Networking drinks, an exclusive fireside chat, and closed-door dinner discussion, on the eve of the Government Transformation North.

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A Closed-Door Forum for Senior Government Leaders

Leaders' Night is an invitation-only gathering of senior government leaders passionate about digital transformation, data, and citizen experience. Hosted at The Edwardian hotel, it offers a rare setting for candid, off-the-record conversation among peers from across central and local government.

Held on the eve of the Government Transformation North (26 November 2026, The Edwardian Hotel, Manchester), it gives attendees a head start on the connections that shape the next day.

VENUE: The Edwardian, Peter St, Manchester M2 5GP

Leaders' Night: Wednesday 25 November 2026

100 senior DDaT leaders from across central and local government gather for an evening of networking and discussion at Leaders' Night. Please use the button further down the page to register to attend.

6:30 PM

Arrival & Networking Drinks

Unwind over drinks with government colleagues from across the UK and overseas.

7:45 PM

Keynote Speaker

9:30 PM

Carriages

 

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Dinner

Take your seats and enjoy a three-course dinner with fellow public sector colleagues.

8:30 PM

Leaders' Panel

Government Transformation Powerhouse: Northern Perspectives on National Challenges.

6:30 PM

Arrival & Networking Drinks

Unwind over drinks with government colleagues from across the UK and overseas.

7:30 PM - 9:30 PM

Dinner

Take your seats and enjoy a three-course dinner with fellow public sector colleagues.

7:45 PM

Keynote Speaker

8:30 PM

Leaders' Panel

Government Transformation Powerhouse: Northern Perspectives on National Challenges.

9:30 PM

Carriages

 

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📍 VENUE: The Edwardian, Peter St, Manchester M2 5GP

Making a Difference

We are grateful to the members of our Leaders' Network - a group of exceptional public sector practitioners and thought leaders from the UK public sector - for their active counsel and support of our mission to enable transformational government outcomes.