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🚀 Nominations are open for The DPI 50: Leaders of Digital Public Infrastructure. Apolitical, in collaboration with the World Economic Forum Global Future Council on GovTech and Digital Public Infrastructure, is seeking nominations for 50 individuals leading change with DPI around the world. The DPI 50 will recognise leaders delivering measurable, citizen-centred impact at scale. Whether their work focuses on foundational building blocks such as digital identity, payments and data exchange, or the next generation of interoperable and AI-enabled infrastructure, we want to spotlight them. Know someone shaping the future of DPI? Nominate them now: 🔗https://lnkd.in/eqZS-FTb

Apolitical Day returns in October 2026! We're busy preparing for another stellar day of candid discussion and debate on the future of government. An exclusive event in the heart of Westminster convening top leaders, thinkers and doers in and on government from around the world. Watch last year's highlight video for a taster of what to expect ⬇️ #ApoliticalDay2026

There is an AI "impact gap" in government. Individual adoption of generative AI tools are widespread, with 92% of public servants using it in their work. But only 42% have embedded it into their daily workflows. Why? And how can governments ensure pilots have the impact and scale they require? Find out more in Apolitical's Generative AI in Government report: https://lnkd.in/egqmXpmt

Sanja Terlević of the Polity Futures Substack explores how government can make a shift from reactive problem-solving to proactive system-shaping; progressing from traditional policymaking towards futures-aware governance. Read the full article on Apolitical: https://lnkd.in/exPcKXqn

"If people and processes aren’t ready, even the best technology will not succeed." As part of our interview series with 2026's Government AI 100 nominees, Andrew Ngui, Chief Digital Officer, City of Kansas City reveals why AI adoption is fundamentally about people, not technology. Read the full interview for more insights into how co-creation and psychological safety are the real keys to scaling AI in government: https://lnkd.in/dmSkSMyB Apolitical's Government AI 100 recognises public servants around the world leading in AI innovation, adoption and regulation.

Thank you to the OECD Environment Directorate for great conversations in Paris yesterday. 🇫🇷 We explored how to cut through the noise with effective communications and how to effectively harness AI to accelerate climate policy whilst maintaining the rigour of the institution. Thank you to the whole team and to such lively engagement - watch this space for more to come! Jaime de Bourbon de Parme Rebecca Belochi Susan Gonzalez Elizabeth Del Bourgo Ula Rutkowska, PhD Fiona Macklin Nigel Smith

When we surveyed public servants on the Government AI Campus, 84% of them agreed that the Campus made them more effective at their job. ⭐ Read what else our partners and learners are saying about the AI Campus and how it has helped them build skills, confidence and capabilities. https://lnkd.in/dCeYej-C 

Learning from those who’ve built strong networks across government can transform how you approach your own career. This session brings together experienced practitioners to share how they build trust, maintain connections and turn relationships into career progression. 🎤 Meet the speakers: 🇨🇦 Justine Reynolds — Policy Analyst, Enterprise Transformation, Shared Services Canada. Justine currently co-leads the interdepartmental Mentoring Community of Practice, supporting collaboration across mentorship programmes. She has worked across multiple federal departments over 14 years. 🇬🇧 Rachael Carr — Head of Leadership and Line Management, Ministry of Justice. Rachael has held senior people roles across sectors and is known for building inclusive, high-performing leadership cultures. She is an experienced leadership facilitator, executive coach, mentor and conference speaker. 🇨🇦 Ciaran Carolan, MBA, PhD, Programme Manager, International Civil Aviation Organization, Canada. Ciaran coordinates a global community comprising governments, international and regional organizations and the private sector in his work to steer an international program facilitating cooperation in the area of border management and travel. 🗓️ Tuesday, 2 June 🕒 3:00 PM BST / 10:00 AM EDT 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/dXSgnkwJ

We're looking forward to Robyn Scott's discussion on 3 June with Josie Cluer and Alexander Evans OBE, exploring how public sector leaders can build workforce capability in the face of constant change. Follow the link to register: https://ow.ly/hI9L50YQGaz

64% of public servants say their government isn't moving fast enough to meet citizens' needs. As Robyn Scott, CEO and Co-Founder of Apolitical, puts it: "Governments are only at the foothills of translating the opportunity of AI into impact for their communities." But the opportunity ahead is enormous, and in our latest Expert Q&A, Robyn makes the case for why resource-constrained governments have a once-in-a-generation chance to leapfrog more established economies on AI. Read more and explore our full library of Expert Q&As here: https://lnkd.in/dcDmwaki #DataDrivesImpact #AIDrivesImpact #PublicSector Katherine Miller Weber, Jessica van Onselen, Kamolpun Punpuing, Essa Mohamedali, Paul Kennedy, Piyawut Srichaikul, Panita Pongpaibool, Sirintorn Insawath, Chai Wutiwiwatchai, Chaichana Mitrpant, Sak Segkhoonthod, Rojana Lamlert, Federica Tornincasa, UNESCO, Saïd Business School, University of Oxford, Gigi Ghanim, Shubhi Vijay