Leeds GovJam tickets were made available through Eventbrite for each edition of the event. Below is what was offered for the two documented jams.
£30
Two full days, including food and drink
Tickets for the 2019 event were booked via Eventbrite. The price covered both days — 22 and 23 October 2019 — with all meals and refreshments provided throughout the jam.
Core hours: Tuesday 22 October, 9:30am–5pm & Wednesday 23 October, 9:30am–4pm
For full details on age limits, travel, and what to bring, see the Event Info (FAQs) page.
Leeds GovJam tickets were managed through an external booking platform, making it easy for participants to secure their place at this two-day public sector innovation event. The jam brought together people from diverse backgrounds — civil servants, designers, developers, and community members — all united by a shared desire to improve public services through creative thinking and collaboration. Attendees could expect a fast-paced, hands-on experience where teams formed around real challenges, working intensively to develop and test new ideas. The inclusive atmosphere encouraged everyone to contribute, regardless of their previous experience with service design or government work, making each jam a genuinely cross-sector learning opportunity.
Beyond the structured jamming sessions, the event fostered lasting connections among local changemakers passionate about making public services work better for everyone. Participants left not only with refined project concepts and fresh perspectives on tackling civic problems, but also with new friendships and professional networks that extended well beyond the two days. The community that formed around Leeds GovJam continued to share insights, tools, and techniques long after each edition closed. This spirit of ongoing collaboration reflected the broader Global GovJam movement, where local teams around the world simultaneously took on similar challenges, contributing to a worldwide conversation about innovation in the public sector.
The first Leeds GovJam took place on 3–4 June 2014 at the ODI Leeds Node on Duke Street. Tickets were also booked through Eventbrite, with over 30 people signed up at one point and capacity for up to 50 participants.
The 2014 event was run for less than £700 thanks to volunteer effort and sponsor support — a fraction of its estimated £15,000 commercial cost.
Participants worked in teams using a range of design methods, supported by volunteers who gave their time for free.
ODI Leeds, Munro House. Two days, £30 including food and drink. Booked via Eventbrite.
ODI Leeds Node, Duke Street. Up to 50 participants. Booked via Eventbrite.