Belfast · Titanic Belfast
Hosted by agendaNI
Digital Government Belfast 2026 brings public-sector leaders to Titanic Belfast on 2 December to explore AI, cyber resilience and inclusive digital services. Organised by agendaNI, this interactive, full-day conference examines how Northern Ireland’s public services can use emerging technology while maintaining governance, transparency, privacy and public trust. It is designed for government decision-makers, digital and IT leaders, policy professionals, public-service teams, technology specialists and organisations involved in transformation projects. What to expect Three conference sessions combine expert presentations with audience questions, panel discussions and networking breaks in the exhibition area. Topics include: - Responsible and ethical adoption of AI in the public sector - Cybersecurity and organisational resilience in the age of AI - Digital twins, intelligent data management and emerging technologies - Digital transformation across health, social care and education - Sustainable digital transformation and digital decarbonisation - Accessible, user-led services and digital inclusion - Smarter towns, cities and government - International best practice, including lessons from Estonia The programme features Helen McCarthy, Chief Scientific and Technology Adviser at The Executive Office; Petra Holm of the e-Estonia Briefing Centre; Dr Paul Rice, Chief Digital Information Officer at the Department of Health; Rebecca Lutton of Digital Catapult; Adrian Johnston, Innovation Commissioner at Innovation City Belfast; and Hazel Murray, Chair of Cybersecurity at Munster Technological University. Further contributors represent Belfast Met, Supporting Communities, Momentum One Zero and other organisations. Sessions run from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Wednesday 2 December 2026 at Titanic Belfast in Belfast. The format prioritises delegate interaction, with Q&As, panel discussions and opportunities to exchange ideas or develop partnerships during the breaks. Register for Digital Government Belfast 2026
