Demystifying the foundations of AI in Justice and Public Safety
2pm – 5pm14 October 2024
techUK, 10 St Bride Street, London, EC4A 4AD
Join techUK for an afternoon of panels with some fantastic small medium enterprise (SME) members and representatives from the Ministry of Justice, Police Digital Service and Crown Prosecution Service as we unpack the opportunities and challenges of AI adoption across the criminal justice system. These panels will explore all things foundational, ethical, transparency and governance in the successful application of AI (inclduing some brilliant case studies!).
This gathering aims to foster cross-sector dialogue and highlight the incredible work done by both criminal justice and public safety services, alongside SMEs, in leveraging AI, while emphasising the importance of learning from successful implementations and their positive outcomes.
Panel 1 - 'From proof of concept to deployment' - Lessons learned.
Milan Bollegala, Business Analyst – Police Digital Service
Julia Muraszkiewicz, Head of Programme Against Exploitation and Violence – Trilateral Research
PANEL 2 - The role of AI for a better Criminal Justice System
Sapna Sanghvi, Deputy Director, Data Science and AI – Ministry of Justice
Matthew Cain, CDIO - Crown Prosecution Service
Manish Garg, Director VE3
Tess Buckley, Digital Ethics and Artificial IntelligenceSafety Programme Manager – techUK
Following the panels, there will be some networking and drinks available.
Under techUK’s Justice and Emergency Services Management Committee, we have an AI sub-group looking at demystifying the foundations of AI, ethics, transparency governance and application. The sub-group is delighted to be organising this event on behalf of the wider techUK community.
This meeting will take place in-person at techUK offices.
If you would like to attend, please register ASAP as spaces are limited.
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Georgie Morgan
Head of Justice and Emergency Services | Fraud and Economic Crime Lead, techUK
Georgie joined techUK as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager in March 2020, progressing to Head of Programme in January 2022. Her portfolio then expanded in January 2024 where she now leads our work across fraud and economic crime.
In her current role, Georgie leads techUK’s engagement and initiatives across the blue light and criminal justice sectors. She works closely with industry and stakeholders to drive innovation, address challenges, and anticipate future needs, while showcasing the critical role technology plays in delivering essential public safety and justice services. Through the JES programme, she provides a platform for suppliers, helping them navigate and establish themselves in the blue light and criminal justice markets.
Before joining techUK, Georgie spent four and a half years managing a Business Crime Reduction Partnership (BCRP) in Westminster. Collaborating with the Metropolitan Police and local councils, she focused on mitigating the impact of crime on the business community. Her efforts spanned addressing low-level street crime and anti-social behavior to managing critical incidents and violent crime.
Cinzia joined techUK in August 2023 as the Justice and Emergency Services (JES) Programme Manager.
The JES programme represents suppliers, championing their interests in the blue light and criminal justice markets, whether they are established entities or newcomers seeking to establish their presence.
Prior to joining techUK, Cinzia worked in the third and public sectors, managing projects related to international trade and social inclusion.
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Ella Gago-Brookes
Junior Programme Manager - Justice and Emergency Services, techUK
Ella joined techUK in November 2023 as a Markets Team Assistant, supporting the Justice and Emergency Services, Central Government and Financial Services Programmes, before progressing into Junior Programme Manager in January 2024.
Before joining the team, she was working at the Magistrates' Courts in legal administration and graduated from the University of Liverpool in 2022. Ella attained an undergraduate degree in History and Politics, and a master's degree in International Relations and Security Studies, with a particular interest in studying asylum rights and gendered violence.
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Tracy Modha
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