Innovation and Collaboration Forums
Connect, collaborate, and innovate together by learning from other public sector organizations.
About
Regardless of geographical location, many public sector organizations have similar goals and challenges. The Innovation and Collaboration Forums are a great way to learn best practices and ask questions from other public sector organizations.
Who it’s for
The Innovation and Collaboration Forums are open to all public servants who want to collaborate and learn from other public servants. While the Forums may be designed for specific localities, they are open to all public sector employees worldwide.
| Title | Description | Forum Location |
|---|---|---|
| UK Innovation and Collaboration Forum | Meetings take place on the first Wednesday of each month between 10AM – 12PM GMT. The Innovation and Collaboration Forum meetings are designed for UK Local Government but open to anyone in Local Government worldwide. | Register for the UK Innovation and Collaboration Forum |
| Accessibility (UK) | A subgroup of the UK Innovation and Collaboration Forum, this community-led group has a passion for making sure digital accessibility and inclusion is at the heart of every conversation about technology. Sharing tips, tricks and best practices, and providing feedback to Microsoft about our offerings. Please join the UK Innovation and Collaboration Forum to gain access to this subgroup. | Register for the Accessibility Group |
| Copilot for Microsoft 365 (UK) | An award-winning group, led by the community, that is focused on the exciting world of M365 Copilot and how AI can be used to improve public services. The group shares use cases, discusses governance and ethics, and looks at how to maximize return on investment and service improvement. Please join the UK Innovation and Collaboration Forum to gain access to this subgroup. | Register for the CoPilot Microsoft 365 Forum |
| Cybersecurity (UK) | A subgroup of the UK Innovation and Collaboration Forum, this community-led group is all about cybersecurity; sharing best practices, guidance, and latest news about key topics and threats impacting Local Authorities in the UK. Working together to help all Local Authorities maximize the value from, and secure their, Microsoft licensing and services. Please join the UK Innovation and Collaboration Forum to gain access to this subgroup. | Register for the Cybersecurity Forum |
| Power Platform Governance (UK) | A subgroup of the UK Innovation and Collaboration Forum, this community-led group focuses on making best use of the Power Platform within Local Government in the UK. Focused on best practice, governance, and how to ensure teams can develop great solutions safely and sustainably. Please join the UK Innovation and Collaboration Forum to gain access to this subgroup. | Register for the Power Platform Group |
| Building the Future with Public Sector | Fórum de Inovação para a Modernização da Administração Pública | The Building the Future with Public Sector | Fórum de Inovação para a Modernização da Administração Pública is designed for top executives of the Public Sector to discuss the Digitalization of Public Services, and how can AI help public services to become more humanized. In these sessions we aim to define the strategy of the Public Sector Digitalization in Portugal. | This Forum is by invitation only |
| Microsoft Snackable Series (Australia) | The Microsoft Snackable Series are live 60-minute webinars on various topics, delivered by experts in the field. The topics can range from training, updates on what is new, tips and tricks, demos, and general knowledge on the products and programs. | Register for the Microsoft Snackable Series |
| Microsoft Community | The Microsoft Community is full of people, resources, and tools to make you successful created by community members and Microsoft experts. | Join the Microsoft Community |
| Microsoft Global Community Initiative | The Microsoft Global Community Initiative (MGCI) features event amplification, event production training, blogs, networking, technology and tools best practices, resources, playbooks, and more for the Microsoft Community. | Join the Microsoft Global Community Initiative |
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