See IT in action demonstrates how councils and partners can use technology to transform the delivery of public services, improve outcomes, and help achieve more for less.

This is a free event, supported by Communities and Local Government, local authorities and civil society partners.

It is a must-attend day for all those who commission or manage local public services, who are looking to make their work more efficient, cheaper, and targeted at supporting those most in need. It is your opportunity to ensure you are ready, well informed and have the contacts necessary to meet the challenges facing those delivering today's public services.

With tighter financial settlements, local providers are looking for innovative and more effective ways to deliver services, and respond to the new coalition government's themes of localism, efficiency and the Big Society. With up to 80% of local spending providing services that tackle social exclusion, incremental change and individual cuts are unlikely to meet the challenge. It is essential to look at new models of working.

See IT in Action will demonstrate how public sector providers across the country are making creative use of existing 'off-the-shelf' technology; improving outcomes and delivering increased value for money across a range of front-line local services - including health, housing, social care, education and community safety.

The event provides a timely forum to explore new government priorities around increasing internet usage, the Big Society, and data transparency, openess and accountability.

Delegates will benefit from the practical expertise and experience of those at the forefront of public service innovation. Talk to colleagues from across the country who are using IT to deliver 'more for less', support joined-up working and effective community engagement, and ensure better outcomes for local residents.

Those attending will have the opportunity to:

• visit more than 40 'market stall' demonstration stands, hosted by councils from across the country
• take away research, business cases, evaluations and evidence of outcomes
• hear keynote speeches from senior policy-makers and on the ground practitioners
• attend a range of workshops providing good practice advice and insights on the key aspects of using technology for transform public services
• watch short case-study films in the Media Trust Cinema to see evidence of what can be achieved
• find out how use the new benefits and beneficiaries tool – providing critical insight for those commissioning and decommissioning services
• learn how to harness the power of the internet at the social media surgery

Places at this event are free for representatives of local authorities and their civil society partners. However spaces are limited — please register today to secure your place.