Microsoft Public Sector Roadshow
Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how public services are designed, delivered, and experienced. From improving citizen outcomes to increasing productivity, resilience, and efficiency, AI presents a powerful opportunity for UK public sector organisations to modernise responsibly and at scale.
Join us for an exclusive UK Public Sector AI event, bringing together public sector leaders, technology decision‑makers, and practitioners to explore how AI can be turned into real‑world impact. This event will showcase how organisations across central government, local authorities, health, education, and public services are already using secure, trusted Cloud and AI solutions to drive transformation.
During the event, we will explore:
- The forces reshaping public services, and how AI is changing expectations for productivity, service delivery, and outcomes.
- Real transformation stories from public sector leaders, sharing candid lessons learned from moving beyond pilots to scaled impact.
- How AI is reshaping the public sector workforce, including skills, roles, and practical approaches to building AI‑ready teams.
- What it takes to move from AI potential to public impact, including modernising IT estates, unifying data platforms, and innovating with AI agents and applications.
- How to scale AI responsibly, with governance, security, and leadership at the core
Why attend?
Gain practical insights and peer perspectives on turning AI ambition into real‑world public sector impact.
Who should attend?
Senior leaders, CIOs, CDOs, technology and transformation leaders, policy and service owners.
Meet the speakers..

Robin Denton
Director of Local Pubic Services at Microsoft
Robin Denton is a seasoned sales leader, heading a 40‑strong organisation and a v‑team of 100+ across Local Government, Housing and Central Government. He leads sales for AI, Azure, Data Platforms, Microsoft 365, Dynamics 365, Surface and Services, and is a passionate technologist with a track record of shaping new go‑to‑market models and building multi‑million‑dollar businesses around emerging technologies.

Glen Robinson
National Technology Officer at Microsoft
Glen Robinson is Microsoft’s National Technology Officer for the UK, serving as a key technical and thought leader who bridges Microsoft’s technology vision with the needs of local customers and industries. He works closely with government, academia and industry to drive the adoption of innovative technologies, while providing critical insights on market trends and customer needs to shape Microsoft’s product strategy. Glen also champions Microsoft’s role as a responsible corporate leader, ensuring its technologies align with UK priorities and support progress across the public and private sectors.

Santosh Takoor
Head of Cloud & AI Platform at Microsoft
As the Head of Cloud & AI Platform for Public Sector, Santosh leads the strategy and delivery of transformative cloud and AI solutions that empower public sector organisations to innovate securely, scale efficiently, and serve citizens more effectively. With a focus on driving digital transformation, he works closely with government and public service leaders to unlock the full potential of Data, AI and emerging technologies, ensuring impact, resilience, and long-term value.

Rob Sillitoe
Sales Director at Microsoft
Rob Sillitoe is Sales Director at Microsoft UK, responsible for consulting sales and business development across the UK Commercial customer segment. He leads a high‑performing team of Consulting Account Executives, working with organisations to drive strategic outcomes through Microsoft’s consulting and services capabilities.

Madeline Hoskin
CTO at North Yorkshire Council
Madeline Hoskin is Chief Technology Officer at North Yorkshire Council, accountable for the Council’s overall technology direction and the delivery of digital, data and cyber capabilities that create measurable value for residents and services. She leads the Technology Strategy, cyber security and technical operations, shaping a future‑ready, cloud‑enabled architecture that supports resilient, modern public services and large‑scale digital transformation. Madeline also shares learning across local government, influencing thinking on data foundations, AI adoption and automation.

Jane Bourjau
UK Services GTM Manager at Microsoft
Jane Bourjau is UK Services Go‑to‑Market Manager at Microsoft, where she leads the strategy for Microsoft Services, helping organisations turn cloud and AI capabilities into real business outcomes. She works closely with customers and partners to accelerate adoption, drive value and support confident digital transformation.

Steven Fry
Director of Customer and Digital Services at Salford City Council
Steven Fry is Director of Customer and Digital Services at Salford City Council, supporting the City Mayor in delivering public services to a growing and diverse population. He leads a 400‑strong directorate spanning digital, data and technology, customer services and revenues, overseeing significant operational budgets and city‑wide services. Steven is also a Board Director at The Lowry, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer for HOST Salford, and a member of the GMCA Digital Portfolio Executive.

Thom McKiernan
Senior Solution Engineer, Azure Cloud & AI at Microsoft
As an Azure Technology Specialist and Sustainability Squad Lead at Microsoft, Thom helps organisations scale sustainably through cloud, data and AI. He works across Azure, Modern Work and Business Applications to deliver digital strategies that balance People, Planet and Profit, acting as a trusted advisor to organisations driving positive impact.

Heather Grandy
Solution Engineer, Azure, Cloud & AI at Microsoft
Heather has a deep experience working at the intersection of cloud technology, data strategy, and customer success. At Microsoft, she advises Canadian federal government departments and Atlantic Canadian enterprises on how to leverage Microsoft's Data and AI capabilities to modernize analytics, implement robust data governance, and adopt AI responsibly, always with a focus on long-term business outcomes and ethical use.

Jordan Ashenden
Specialist Azure Cloud & AI at Microsoft
As a Specialist of Azure Cloud & AI, Jordan is accountable for the Azure relationship with Microsoft's largest strategic healthcare customer in the UK, advising on national health technology strategy utilising cloud, data and AI and application innovation.

Claudia Lopez
Senior Solution Engineer Manager at Microsoft
Claudia Lopez leads a talented team of Solution Engineers at Microsoft, with a focus on technical excellence, inclusion and continuous improvement. Working closely with cross‑functional teams, she helps shape technical strategies that support high‑value customer opportunities. Claudia is passionate about coaching and mentoring and is a trusted advisor to both customers and internal stakeholders.

Rachel Collings
Senior Account Executive at Microsoft
Rachel Collings is a Strategic Account Executive at Microsoft, working with Greater Manchester local authorities, the GMCA and TfGM to drive digital transformation. With a strong focus on cloud growth, AI innovation and value realisation, she brings deep expertise in relationship management, opportunity planning and business strategy, orchestrating cross‑functional teams to deliver impactful, customer‑aligned solutions that enable modern, secure and inclusive public services.

Toria Walters
Chief People Officer at ANS Group
Toria is the Chief People Officer at ANS and is responsible for building ANS's award-winning culture by developing, implementing and leading the people and communication strategies that provide exceptional experiences for everyone. Toria has held senior roles at a string of household named businesses such as Santander, Samsung, Dixons Carphone, Dentsu and BGL Group.

Chris Hampson
Housing & Higher Education industry lead
Chris has spent the past two years as Blue Light and Housing Industry Lead at ANS, building on four years of success within the company. He drives digital transformation for Emergency Services and Housing Associations, delivering intelligent data, infrastructure, and security solutions. Chris is passionate about helping some of the UK’s most forward-thinking organisations enhance digital engagement and achieve meaningful outcomes through technology.
