Conference overview
esynergy was the Platinum Knowledge Partner for the Public Service Data Live event.
Hosted in partnership with HM Government, the Civil Service and Cabinet Office, each year, Public Service Data Live brings together the digital and data community across government, to share insight and provide practical advice to improve how data and AI is used across the public service.
In-person
2024.09.19
Keynote address – From insights to impact: maximising the value of data
Revisit this keynote and learn from Neil McIvor, Head of Data, esynergy and former Chief Data Officer, Department for Education as he emphasizes the critical role of data as the foundation for driving public sector innovation and maximizing value. He highlights how effective data pipelines, governance, and expert collaboration are essential to transforming raw data into actionable insights. By focusing on the entire data journey—from acquisition to use—discover how to boost public value, enhance decision-making, and improve citizen services. The keynote focuses on prioritizing data infrastructure, engaging the right experts, and thinking strategically about how data can drive policy outcomes, especially in the era of AI and advanced analytics.
Featured Speakers
Neil McIvor
Head of Data for Public Sectoresynergy
Neil McIvor is a highly accomplished data leader with a 23-year career spanning five Government Departments, currently serving as esynergy's Head of Data for the Public Sector. He is dedicated to enhancing citizen value through innovative data solutions, leading transformative projects that improve public services, drive efficiency, and foster transparency. Neil’s deep passion for leveraging data to create impactful, citizen-centric outcomes has been a cornerstone of his work, supporting government initiatives across multiple departments. Recognized as one of the top data leaders in the UK, Neil was voted the 7th most influential data leader in the UK DataIQ 2020 and has consistently remained among the top 10 data leaders in the UK as of 2022. His commitment to empowering public sector organizations with actionable insights and advanced analytics drives better decision-making and service delivery, making him a pivotal figure in the advancement of data-driven public sector transformation.