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5 JUNE 2025 - ON AN ONLINE DEVICE NEAR YOU
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The Public Sector & Higher Education EA Show

ABOUT

The challenges Govt. & Public Sector organisations face are different to those from the commercial sector, but the need to modernise & transform is just as strong. The role of EA's in such initiatives is vital.

switchON Public Sector will showcase how successful transformations depend on the ability to engage across all parts of the organisation - from an ivory tower to an empowered community.

Pushing Boundaries
We do not sit on the fence at switchON - speakers are encouraged to address the most difficult questions, by sharing experiences & getting involved in the discussion you can shape the future too
Cutting Edge Content
Our promise to you is top class content, speakers & discussions - all presentations are specially created for switchON, putting you at the forefront of change & to leave you inspired for the future.
Unlocking Value
EA’s can harness the knowledge locked up within the organisation, balancing control with adaptability to drive innovation & change across the business. Join us & get connected at switchON
Building Influence
Are you struggling to gain influence in your organisation? Frustrated that stakeholders won’t buy in? You’re not alone! switchON brings together like minds to provide ideas & tools on how to build your influence

What’s switchON Public Sector all about?

Who should attend

 
 

>  CIO's

>  Vice President IT 

>  Head of Enterprise Architecture

>  Head of Cloud Architecture

>  Head of Data Architecture

>  Head of IT/Business Applications 

>  Head of IT

>  Enterprise Architect

>  Head of Process Management

>  Cloud Architect 

>  Data Architect

>  Business Architect

Become a Speaker

Are you Interested in speaking at one of our switchON events?

Submit your speaker proposal, stating the event and the topic for the presentation, we'll be in touch shortly!

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Speakers

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Daniel Suranyi

Lead Data Architect

European Central Bank

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Mo Adeel

Presales Solutions Architect

Confluent

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Jon Freeman

Head of Strategic EA

University of Bristol

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Shakha Mirza

Researcher

Maastricht University - SBE

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Konstantinos Damianakis

Lead Enterprise Architect

UKHSA

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Stefano Parmesani

Enterprise Architect

HM Revenue & Customs

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Masood Alam

Chief Data Architect

The Scottish Government

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AGENDA


The schedule is based on the Central European Time Zone

11:50
Opening Remarks
Philip Bell, Director, Sofa Summits
12:00
New Era of “Talk to Data”, Data Tagging, Knowledge Graphs & Synonyms
Masood Alam, Chief Data Architect, The Scottish Government
12:25
The Rise of the Streaming Platform - How Apache Kafka is Revolutionising Data Distribution
Mo Adeel, Presales Solutions Architect, Confluent
12:50
Headwinds & Tailwinds - How EA can Help to Meet the Challenges Facing the UK Higher Education Sector
Jon Freeman, Head of Strategic EA, University of Bristol
13:15
Transforming Higher Education: Strategic Enterprise Architecture for Innovation, Agility & Digital Maturity
Speaker to be confirmed
13:40
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
14:20
EA & AI in the GOV Sector - Drive Operational Efficiencies, Accelerate Digital Transformation, Enhance Business Capability Maturity
Konstantinos Damianakis, Lead Enterprise Architect, UKHSA
14:45
Bridging the Human Dimension: Enhancing Public Service Communication through AI Mediation
Shakha Mirza, Researcher, Maastricht University - SBE
15:10
Transforming Enterprise Architecture with AI: Strategies & Success Stories
Stefano Parmesani, Enterprise Architect, HM Revenue & Customs
15:35
Exhibition & One 2 One Networking
- Take a virtual walk through our online exhibition - find some inspiration
- One 2 One Meetings with Sponsors, Exhibitors & Peers
16:15
Overcoming & Embracing Sector Specific Challenges - Advice & Learnings from Leading Architects
- Masood Alam, Chief Data Architect, The Scottish Government
- Daniel Suranyi, Lead Data Architect, European Central Bank
- Panellist - to be confirmed

Moderator - Mo Adeel, Presales Solutions Architect, Confluent
17:00
Closing Remarks
Philip Bell, Director, Sofa Summits

Registration Options

Public Sector
Architects

For Enterprise, Data, Solution, Security & IT Architects at Public Sector Organisations

€10

%  Access to SwitchOn Summit

 

%  One 2 One Speed Networking

%  Private and Public Chat

%  Virtual Exhibition

Vendor & Solution
Providers

For employees of technology providers, software or consultancy services

€499

%  Access to SwitchOn Summit

 

%  One 2 One Speed Networking

%  Private and Public Chat

%  Virtual Exhibition

* Sofa Summits reserves the rights to cancel the registration if the registration conditions are not met or the registration details are false. 

Sponsors

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Supporting Partner
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Sponsorship

Our virtual conferences look & feel like the real thing - complete with speaker sessions & an exhibition hall. But you don't have to leave your computer to display your products & services, chat with attendees & generate high-volume, targeted leads. No flights, no hotels, no expensive booth setup - no hassle.

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