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Everything Happens Somewhere

20th October, Cutlers' Hall, Sheffield, S1 1HG

Conference at Cutlers' Hall

The NLPG NSG annual event explores the key issues associated with the use of location based information within the public sector

There have been real developments in this sector over the past decade. Originally, the focus was on an 'Information Society' where information was readily available for re-use by the public and by businesses. The public sector aspiration at that time was to provide publicly collected information and gain better access to services.

So now the focus is back on getting public sector data out into the public domain and into use. The focus is around economic growth, efficiency, innovation, transparency and accountability.

The difference this time is that the debate is really centering on the data infrastructure to do this - core reference datasets and unique referencing. In order that data can be brought together, authoritative data is needed to underpin anything meaningful.

Why you should come

The 2010 'Everything Happens Somewhere' conference promises to be one of the largest and most valuable yet. To be held in Sheffield this year, the conference offers the opportunity to hear keynote speakers from sector experts with more detailed streams in the afternoon aimed at a wide range of interests.

The conference is cost effective, it aids professional development and gives you access to the latest thinking in the public service. Just in case you need any further persuasion, follow this link for 15 key reasons why you should attend:

AGI continuing professional development15 key reasons to attend

Conference brochure

Register to attend

Map of venue location

Pre-conference reception

Once again, there will be an opportunity for all conference and exhibition attendees to get together on the 19th October, the day before the event for a pre-conference finger buffet and drinks reception at:

The Olive Bar,
73–75 Division Street,
Sheffield
S1 4GE

Travel and accomodation

We have worked closely with Yorkshire South Tourism to provide discount accommodation, rail and tram tickets for delegates, exhibitors and speakers. Train discounts are available with East Midlands line from the destinations listed in the travel booking form, see the route map.

Discounted fares on other routes are also available if booked far enough in advance on online train ticket retailers.

For discount accommodation, delegates may
create new or amend existing reservations here.

Registration

The conference is free to attend for all signatories of the Mapping Services Agreement. The charge for licensed commercial end-users of the NLPG and Statutory Undertakers is £99 + VAT.

Follow this link to register for the conference

If you have any questions about the event, please contact: Gayle Gander: ggander@intelligent-addressing.co.uk or
Zoë Britt: zoe.britt@local.gov.uk
















The Conference

Cutlers' Hall in central Sheffield is the venue for this year's event with its easy road and rail links across the country.

The 'Everything Happens Somewhere' 2010 conference puts the spotlight on the importance of location and place to service delivery within local government, the fire and rescue service and police forces. The one day event combines presentations from key industry experts with networking opportunities, a well supported exhibition and also includes the presentation of the 2010 Exemplar Awards. The event aims to foster innovation and improvement whilst also also showcasing and rewarding best practice.

The conference brochure is now available and can be downloaded here.

Key themes within the conference include:

  • the importance of location to service delivery

  • using location information to generate business savings

  • achieving efficiency savings through joined up data

  • using intelligence to improve environmental outcomes and provide better services for citizens

  • an insight into technology and services that enhances interaction between the public sector and its customers

  • approaches to and the importance of sharing data across different agencies and artnership working

  • controlling and coordinating street works

  • cutting traffic disruption and reducing inconvenience to the public

  • case studies from Exemplar authorities

Bring a colleague

The NLPG NSG conference demonstrates the importance of your LLPG and/or LSG to your authority. If there is someone at your authority that you would like to bring with you to the conference, or feel that they should get an invite, email ggander@intelligent-addressing.co.uk with their contact details (email and postal) and we’ll get a special invite out to them.

This could be your line manager, someone from another directorate thinking about using your LLPG/LSG, your head of information, a partner in your local police or fire service, or with this year’s focus on efficiency savings, your finance director. Please use this opportunity to show why the LLPG/LSG is important in your authority.

The Exhibition

Supporting the conference is one of the largest GI focussed exhibitions in the UK, with 25 exhibitors in 2009. Local Government Improvement & Development and IA would like to thank all of the sponsors and exhibitors. Their generous sponsorship enables LG improvement & Development and IA to make the event free of charge to attendees.

Please see the exhibition page for more information about this year’s sponsors and exhibitors.

Download the Exhibition Leaflet.

Download Floorplan.