Data and Digital Transformation Conference 2026: From Principles to Practice: Navigating a Changing Landscape

Themed on From Principles to Practice: Navigating a Changing Landscape, the conference explored how trusts can translate digital and data principles into practice through strong foundations, clear governance, sustainable capability and responsible innovation.

152

delegates

19

speakers

11

sessions

"Sharing ideas and hearing from others always gives me some 'takeaways' that help my practice. I just wish we had a few days of it!"

"A really valuable day - lots of information and ideas, and that's even after attending a previous CST safeguarding conference."

"Such a powerful opportunity to reflect on my role as Director of Safeguarding and look at further ways to improve."

Inspiring keynotes

Main-stage sessions explored:

Leading through uncertainty as AI and data reshape education
Translating national policy on AI, data and digital into trust practice
Making disciplined, well-governed decisions about digital tools and innovation
Building enduring capability, culture and confidence in an age of AI

Focused workshops

Breakout sessions included:

Laying strong digital foundations for sustainable transformation
Building data capability, capacity and confidence across trusts
Piloting and implementing AI tools with curiosity, caution and clear governance
Improving interoperability, workflow automation and operational resilience
Strengthening AI procurement, data protection and supplier assurance

Making connections

Attendees had the opportunity to:

Take part in table discussions, workshops and interactive roundtables
Share emerging practice on AI, data, digital transformation and innovation
Learn from trust leaders, policymakers, regulators and sector experts
Network with colleagues and leading suppliers to the sector

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Join us for 2027

We would love to see you at our next Data and Digital Transformation Conference, taking place on Thursday 1 July 2027 at the Birmingham Conference and Events Centre.