Data is becoming the most important currency in the world, and, along with other aspects of rapid technological change, presents a potentially transformative opportunity for governments. How can governments not just navigate the rapidly evolving technological landscape but shape the future of government in the era of technological revolution? A panel discussion with:

• Tera Allas, Senior Fellow and Director of Research, McKinsey Center for Government
• Theo Blackwell, Chief Digital Officer, Greater London Authority Prime Minister Ana Brnabić, Republic of Serbia
• Alexander J Diaz, Chief of Staff, Public Policy, YouTube; and Blavatnik School MPP 2014 alumnus
• Aaron Maniam, former Senior Director (Industry) at Ministry of Trade and Industry, Singapore; and DPhil in Public Policy Student, Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
• Professor Benno Ndulu, former Governor of the Bank of Tanzania; and Academic Co-Director, Pathways for Prosperity Commission
• Diego Piacentini, Government Commissioner for the Digital Agenda, Italy; and former Senior Vice President of International Consumer Business for Amazon

In an increasingly unstable global political climate, governments around the world face greater challenges than ever. This year, the Challenges of Government Conference looks at the 'Future of Government', analysing how technological changes, new kinds of politics and different approaches to addressing inequality can be harnessed for the public good.

The Challenges of Government Conference is the Blavatnik School's annual flagship event, which brings together the brightest minds in government, the private sector and academia to discuss policies, strategies and solutions to the world’s public policy challenges.

With thanks to our knowledge partner: McKinsey Center for Government.