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Stephen Canning

Conservative councillor in Essex

Stephen Canning has served as a councillor in Essex since the age of 18 and as the Cabinet Member for Digital Innovation. As well as time spent at professional services firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers, Stephen has held various roles in UK politics including volunteering on Theresa May's leadership campaign, working for current Conservative Party Chairman Brandon Lewis and a leading role in the Conservatives Youth Wing. Stephen speaks across the world on the growth of technology in the public sector and local government and the impact smart citizens will have on our lives in the future.