On Monday 21 October from 10:00 - 11:30am we are delighted to be hosting this webinar which brings together experts from the Alan Turing Institute and key stakeholders in the public and private sectors to discuss the critical topic of digital ethics in public sector AI deployment.

The session aims to bridge the gap between AI suppliers and public sector demand, targeting techUK private sector companies looking to engage with the public sector, vendors in the AI and digital ethics space, and public sector representatives. 

Agenda

  • Panel discussion: The panel discussion will focus on the importance of assurance and operationalising ethics in AI deployment for the public sector. Panelists will explore challenges and opportunities, introduce tools and frameworks for ethical AI implementation, and share best practices and case studies. This segment will provide valuable insights for both suppliers and public sector entities, fostering a shared understanding of ethical considerations in AI projects. 
  • Presentation on the AI Ethics and Governance in Practice Programme: Smera Jayadeva and Antonella Perini from The Alan Turing Institute will present the AI Ethics and Governance in Practice Programme. This comprehensive initiative provides end-to-end guidance on implementing ethical values and practical principles across the AI project lifecycle. The presentation will cover the programme's eight workbooks and interactive online platform, explaining how they apply the Process-Based-Governance Framework developed in collaboration with the UK's Office for Artificial Intelligence and the Government Digital Service. Attendees will gain insights into key components such as:
    • Sustainability
    • Fairness
    • Technical safety
    • Accountability
    • Explainability,
    • and data stewardship, illustrated through relevant case studies. 
  • Q&A session: This will allow participants to engage directly with the panelists and presenters. This interactive segment will provide an opportunity for attendees to seek clarification, share their perspectives, and explore potential collaborations.
  • Closing remarks: The session will wrap up with closing remarks, summarising key takeaways and providing information on additional resources and next steps. 

Speakers

 

By bringing together diverse perspectives from both the demand and supply sides of public sector AI, this webinar aims to promote ethical reflection, share practical tools, and foster collaboration in the development and deployment of AI systems that are not only innovative but also ethical, safe, and responsible. 

If you're interested, make sure to book your place!

Tess Buckley

Tess Buckley

Programme Manager - Digital Ethics and AI Safety, techUK

Tess is the Programme Manager for Digital Ethics and AI Safety at techUK.  

Prior to techUK Tess worked as an AI Ethics Analyst, which revolved around the first dataset on Corporate Digital Responsibility (CDR), and then later the development of a large language model focused on answering ESG questions for Chief Sustainability Officers. Alongside other responsibilities, she distributed the dataset on CDR to investors who wanted to further understand the digital risks of their portfolio, she drew narratives and patterns from the data, and collaborate with leading institutes to support academics in AI ethics. She has authored articles for outlets such as ESG Investor, Montreal AI Ethics Institute, The FinTech Times, and Finance Digest. Covered topics like CDR, AI ethics, and tech governance, leveraging company insights to contribute valuable industry perspectives. Tess is Vice Chair of the YNG Technology Group at YPO, an AI Literacy Advisor at Humans for AI, a Trustworthy AI Researcher at Z-Inspection Trustworthy AI Labs and an Ambassador for AboutFace. 

Tess holds a MA in Philosophy and AI from Northeastern University London, where she specialised in biotechnologies and ableism, following a BA from McGill University where she joint-majored in International Development and Philosophy, minoring in communications. Tess’s primary research interests include AI literacy, AI music systems, the impact of AI on disability rights and the portrayal of AI in media (narratives). In particular, Tess seeks to operationalise AI ethics and use philosophical principles to make emerging technologies explainable, and ethical. 

Outside of work Tess enjoys kickboxing, ballet, crochet and jazz music. 

Email:
[email protected]
Website:
tessbuckley.me
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tesssbuckley/

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Heather Cover-Kus

Heather Cover-Kus

Head of Central Government Programme, techUK

Heather is Head of Central Government Programme at techUK, working to represent the supplier community of tech products and services to Central Government.

Prior to joining techUK in April 2022, Heather worked in the Economic Policy and Small States Section at the Commonwealth Secretariat.  She led the organisation’s FinTech programme and worked to create an enabling environment for developing countries to take advantage of the socio-economic benefits of FinTech.

Before moving to the UK, Heather worked at the Office of the Prime Minister of The Bahamas and the Central Bank of The Bahamas.

Heather holds a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP, a Masters in Public Administration (MPA) from LSE, and a BA in Economics and Sociology from Macalester College.

Email:
[email protected]
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/heather-cover-kus-ba636538

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