Aligned with the Civil Service's ‘One Big Thing: Innovation’ theme, Treasury Information Systems (TrIS) Innovation Day 2024 underscored HM Treasury's commitment to inclusive innovation and collaboration.
TrIS Innovation Day provided a welcoming space for colleagues from all professions and disciplines to explore new technologies, share insights, and contribute to the ongoing conversation about innovation in government. Whether engaging in structured discussions, posing questions to our excellent speakers, or exploring the partner exhibition stands, attendees left with valuable knowledge and inspiration to bring back to their teams.
In conversation with Mike Potter, former UK Government Chief Digital Officer
This keynote and Q&A offered valuable insights into fostering innovation within the public sector, sharing key lessons learned and effective strategies for driving transformation.
Read more about Mike Potter’s Keynote speech here:
Transforming Government for Tomorrow Panel
This panel event explored the pivotal role of innovation in shaping a resilient, future-ready government.
Read more about the session here:
https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/whitehall-perspectives-on-innovation-for-transformation/
Modern Workplace Seminar on Digital Inclusion & Accessibility
This seminar underscored accessibility as a crucial foundation for digital transformation.
Learn more about this session in this article:
Empowering Government through AI Innovation Panel
This panel covered one of the most pressing topics in government today: the role of artificial intelligence in public sector transformation. Discussions ranged from managing AI risks to unlocking its transformative potential for the UK government.
Find insights from the session here:
https://www.government-transformation.com/data/the-role-of-ai-in-hm-governments-innovation-agenda
Innovation Awards: Celebrating Excellence
The TrIS Innovation Awards 2024 celebrated outstanding solutions and individuals, with over 20 Innovation Award winners and Hawkeye 2 Data Service winning Innovation of the Year.
Read more about this award in this article:
https://www.ukauthority.com/articles/hawkeye-2-data-service-wins-hm-treasury-digital-award/
Partner Exhibition
The Innovation Day Expo brought together a diverse range of TrIS partners, users, and stories, showcasing how proactive, user-focused innovation is driving efficiency and productivity across government. Highlights included AI-powered tools like M365 Copilot for workflow automation and accessibility, Wipro’s exploration of AI’s impact on policy design, and GIAA’s cutting-edge Insight Engines, which you can learn more about in their blog:
https://giaa.blog.gov.uk/2024/12/11/sharing-our-ai-expertise/
Practical solutions such as collaboration tools and a new MS Teams integrated Assist@TrIS application, demonstrated how technology can enhance everyday operations, upskilling, and onboarding in our regional hubs. Attendees also explored advancements in cyber security, data science, low-code automation, and HR transformation, with stands offering insights into service improvements.
Amid the grandeur of our historic Treasury headquarters in Whitehall, the exhibition showcased a shared dedication to innovation, collaboration, and harnessing the transformative power of technology to enhance public service.
Looking Ahead
Looking ahead, we’re excited to bring the innovation spotlight to the Darlington Economic Campus in Spring 2025, with plans to come to Norwich and return to London later in the year. Together, let’s continue driving transformation and making government work better for everyone.
Quote deck:
"There’s so much energy, excitement, and constructive change in the air—it’s really inspiring." — James Bowler | Permanent Secretary | HM Treasury
"As Business Relationship Managers, organising events like Innovation Day, our aim is to inspire colleagues to embed ideas and innovations into their workflows and drive transformation—regardless of grade, role, or profession." — Sebastian Moore | Business Relationship Manager | HM Treasury
"Brilliant to see an innovation day happening—it makes it real for everyone. Innovation doesn’t have to be big; it can be incremental, and it’s something we should all be doing all the time." — Dr. Alison Campbell | Chief Executive Officer | Government Office for Technology Transfer
"A fantastic opportunity to connect with like-minded people, hear from other industries, and share ideas across government." — Karl Hoods | Group Chief Digital & Information Officer | Department for Energy Security & Net Zero; Department for Science, Innovation & Technology
"The day has been incredible—buzzing stalls, engaging workshops, and insightful panels. It’s a unique chance to network with innovators in the public sector, exchange ideas, and build connections to support future innovation." — Huw Stephens | Chief Information Officer | HM Treasury
"It’s fantastic to meet colleagues from other departments and arm’s length bodies, and to connect with our suppliers. These events are truly exciting." — Jennifer Anderson | Chief Information Officer | National Wealth Fund
"It was incredible to learn from and interact with such a diverse group of people achieving remarkable things." — Sacha Banks | Data Engineer, Data Science Hub | HM Treasury
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