Public Sector Management and Governance Conference

Lionheart is pleased to announce that Patrick Downes will be a featured speaker at the upcoming Public Sector Management and Governance Conference,

Tuesday, 11 February 2026.

Session Title:

Ethics and Integrity – Safeguarding Trust in Public Service

As part of a robust agenda addressing GDPR, FOI, procurement, crisis response, and employment law, Patrick’s session will focus on the critical role ethics plays in building and sustaining trust in public institutions.

Key Topics Covered:

-Living the Public Sector Code of Conduct day-to-day

-Handling gifts, hospitality, and political neutrality with care

-Addressing suspected misconduct swiftly and correctly

-Supporting whistleblowers and reinforcing accountability

-Learning from integrity failures — and avoiding repeat mistakes