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22 september university of edinburgh
SDinGov Kick off
Party
Join us 22 September for an evening of drinks and fun!
Say hello, catch up, and meet some friendly faces before things get busy.
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Let’s get the party started
As platinum sponsors We’re kicking off
SDinGov 2026 with a proper welcome
BREAK THE ICE
Start the week on a high note by meeting fellow attendees, speakers, and organisers in a low-key setting. It’s easier to spot friendly faces when you’ve already shared a drink.
NO PRESSURE, JUST PINTS
Or wine, soft drinks, snacks — whatever suits you. This is a casual evening with good vibes, not name tags and networking scripts.
FIND YOUR PEOPLE
Whether you’re into service design, systems change, or just passionate about making public services better, this is your chance to connect with others who get it.
Evening Agenda
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18.00 18.30
Arrival and drinks
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18.30 18.35
Welcome from TPXimpact
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18.35 19.20
Panel Discussion
Systems mapping: why is it needed and how can we ramp up the practice
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19.20 20.30
Networking, drinks and nibbles
PANEL DISCUSSION
Systems mapping:
Why is it needed and how can we ramp up the practice
At this year's SDinGov Opening Night Party, amid drinks, tapas and some excellent company, we'll delve into the challenges of moving from service design to systems design in Government.
- What is systems design and systems mapping?
- Why and where it is needed in Government?
- And what will it take to mainstream the practice where it is needed?
Using the practice of systems mapping to focus our discussion, we'll hear from an excellent panel of central and local government influencers. The soon to be announced panel will be convened by Linda O'Halloran, our Senior Partner for market-shaping, and lead author of the market-shaping playbook for policymakers.
Your Host
Linda o'halloran
Senior Partner, TPXimpact
Linda O’Halloran has spent the last 15 years leading innovation at the intersection of central and local government. She led the 2018 Local Digital Declaration movement, and various programmes at MCHLG and GDS before joining TPXimpact to develop our market-shaping practice.