Explore how AI is reshaping public sector decision-making in this thought-provoking Cybit x Microsoft webinar.

Hosted by Rob Hankin, Chief Technology Officer at Cybit, with Charlie Main (Copilot Technical Specialist, Microsoft) and Josh [Surname] (Modern Workplace Specialist, Microsoft), this session unpacks how AI, Copilot, and data-driven strategy can transform operations, improve efficiency, and strengthen citizen outcomes — all while keeping governance and security at the forefront.

Learn how UK councils and public sector organisations are already deploying Microsoft Copilot for M365 to save time, cut costs, and unlock innovation safely within a trusted compliance framework.

What you’ll learn

Public Sector AI adoption: 70% of government bodies are now piloting AI — what’s next?

The paradigm shift: Balancing innovation with budget pressures

AI for smarter decisions: Predictive planning, automation, compliance & performance

Key adoption challenges: Legacy systems, data quality, silos, and security fears

How to start small: The “Crawl–Walk–Run” model for AI maturity

Microsoft Copilot explained: Personal productivity, business transformation, and AI agents

Public sector case studies: Local authorities using Copilot for HR, IT, and social care

The ROI framework: Return on Investment, Employee, and Citizen

Leadership & culture: Building an AI Council and driving human change

Data governance & compliance: Enterprise-grade protection, privacy, and ethics

Copilot Chat vs Copilot for M365: Free vs licensed differences and security parity

Local authority pioneers: Somerset, Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Barnsley, Lancashire, Liverpool and more

Next steps: AI readiness, pilot programmes, and proof-of-concept engagement