Police Digital Service Announces Exciting Line-Up of Digital Events for 2026

The Police Digital Service (PDS) is thrilled to kick off 2026 with a packed calendar of webinars, workshops, and engagement opportunities designed to help policing colleagues stay ahead in the fast-moving digital landscape.

Our next Wednesday Webinar on 14 January will focus on new hints and tips for using Microsoft tools – particularly Copilot Chat -and provide a look ahead at the numerous webinars and engagement events planned for the coming months.

This marks the start of an ambitious new series where we’ll share updates on technology, showcase award-winning best practices, and deliver practical tips to boost your knowledge and skills.

Upcoming Highlights in January:

• 19 January – PDS Member-Only Workshop with British Computer Society
  Explore how the new PDS/BCS partnership will support skills development across policing. (PDS member forces only)
• 21 January – Wednesday Webinar: Spotlight on NPCC Digital Award Winners
  Hear from Fin Foley of Essex Police about his award for Ambassador and Leadership in Digital and Technology.
• 22 January – Meet PDS @ TechUK Retail Crime Roundtable
  PDS colleagues will contribute to discussions on tackling retail crime through technology.
• 27 January – Meet PDS @ CityForum Digital Policing Summit 2026
  Senior PDS leaders will engage with key stakeholders on the future of digital policing.
• 28 January – Wednesday Webinar: Police Oracle Partnership
  Learn about this innovative strategic partnership enabling more collaboration, learning, and skill development across policing.
• 12 Feb –Meet PDS @ AI in Policing Conference.
• 27 February – Meet PDS @ Salesforce innovation Day.

Looking Ahead:
Plans are already underway for the NPCC Innovation and Digital Summit 2026 this autumn. Stay tuned for details and sponsorship opportunities.

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