As we aim to operationalise ethics in our emerging technologies, we must turn to AI Assurance mechanisms and standards to guide our development. Standards play a crucial role in shaping the future of emerging technologies, serving multiple essential functions.  

This event will hear from the British Standards Institution (BSI), Innovate UK and other industry experts who develop standards and implementation guidance on how AI standards can help with business growth and organisational excellence. We will explore examples of how standards are used and adopted, from ISO 42001 (Artificial Intelligence Management System) to the forthcoming AI Risk Management Framework from ART 1 and the European AI committee, CEN/CLC JTC 21. 

Such standards can drive innovation by providing a framework for best practices, enhance market competitiveness by demonstrating commitment to quality and ethics, facilitate interoperability through common expectations, ensure ethical alignment with societal values, and help mitigate legal and reputational risks. These business cases for standards underscore their importance in fostering responsible AI development and deployment. 

techUK is keen to understand the evolving standards landscape and how it shapes digital ethics. By examining the interplay between standards, AI assurance mechanisms, and ethical principles, we can better navigate the complex terrain of AI development and deployment, ensuring that our technological advancements benefit society while minimising potential harms. 

 

 Agenda (15:00 to 17:30) 

  • 15:00 - 15:05 - Welcome and Housekeeping from techUK  

  • 15:05 – 15:15 - An introduction to the key standards in AI and Data and the role they play in the responsible tech sector – Presenter: Emmanuel Ewah 

Topic - InnovateUK representative to share on the key standards BSI has been educating the 4 Bridge AI sectors. What are some of the feedback from the 4 sectors in terms of the efficacy and impact of standards in AI and Data for their sectors? Any key observations and learning insights from the workshops so far? What are the challenges and opportunities voiced when it comes to standards implementation? 

  • 15:15 – 16:20 - AI Standards as a strategic steer for business growth and organisational excellence 

    • Abdellatif Benjelloun Touimi, Senior Industry Standards Manager, AWS 

    • Laura May Bishop, Sector Lead for (AI & Cybersecurity), BSI 

    • Emmanuel Ewah, Innovation Lead at Innovate UK  

    • Sabrina Palme, CEO & Co-Founder, Palqee 

    • Moderator - Pauline Norstrom, Founder and CEO, Anekanta AI

  • 16:20– 17:00 Panel: The role of standards in responsible innovation and their business case  

    • John Smith, Senior Technology Policy Advisor (PETs), Government Digital Centre (GDS)

    • Nuala Polo, Head of UK Policy, Ada Lovelace Institute 

    • Michaela Coetsee, AI Ethics and Safety Researcher, Advai 

    • Lexy Kassan, Lead Data & AI Strategist, AI Ethicist, DataBricks 

    • TechUK Moderator - Tess Buckley, Programme Manager in Digital Ethics and AI Safety  

  • 17:00 – 17:05: Conclusions  

  • 17:05 – onward: Networking drinks, BSI sponsored 

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