Modern children’s social care in the age of AI
Artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are developing at pace, creating new opportunities to transform how children's social care is designed, delivered and experienced. But as these technologies become increasingly embedded in public services, important questions remain about relationships, professional judgement, risks, children's rights and what must remain fundamentally human.
This one-day forum will bring together senior leaders from children's social care, care-experienced people, researchers, technology partners, social enterprises and the voluntary sector to explore a central question:
If we were designing children's social care today, knowing what AI and modern technology can now do, what would we build differently to improve outcomes for children, and what must remain fundamentally human?
Through keynote speakers, debates, interactive futures labs and a collaborative future-focused simulation, participants will examine the opportunities and challenges presented by AI, explore implications for leadership and practice, and contribute to a shared vision for modern children's social care. The forum will generate practical insights and principles to help shape the future of children's services over the next decade.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
By the end of the forum, participants will:
• Better understand the opportunities and limitations of AI in children's social care.
• Explore the implications for leadership, practice and decision-making.
• Hear perspectives from children's social care, responsible AI and care experience.
• Contribute to a shared vision of modern children's social care.
• Benefit from opportunities to build new partnerships across sectors.
• Identify practical actions for the next 12-24 months.
CONFIRMED SPEAKERS
• Linda Briheim-Crookall, Head of Policy, Coram Voice
• Oliver Bruff, Researcher, Ada Lovelace Institute
• Dr Clara Crivellaro, Associate Professor in Digital Social Justice, Co-Director of Open Lab, Newcastle University (Keynote)
• Dame Carol Homden DBE PhD, CEO of Coram Group (Chair)
• Jonny Hoyle, Sector Principle, Simpson Associates
• Luke Newcombe, Programme Manager for Local Public Services, Nations and Regions, TechUK
• Iain Pick, Team Leader, AI Strategy in Children's Social Care, Department for Education
• Amit Patel, Founder and Principal Consultant, Experience Haus
• Matt Reed, Senior HMI, Ofsted
More to be confirmed.
WHO IS THIS EVENT FOR?
This event is designed for senior leaders and decision-makers across children's social care, including:
• Directors and Assistant Directors of Children's Services
• Service Directors
• Innovation and Transformation Leads
• Principal Social Workers
• Care-experienced contributors
• Third sector organisations
• Researchers
• Technology and data partners
• Policy influencers
LOCATION
QEII, Coram Campus, 41 Brunswick Sq, WC1N 1AZ
CONTACT
Please note that is event is being hosted by Coram-i. For all enquiries relating to tickets please contact them using the below link.