Friday June 7, 2024
Express Summit: AI in the public sector
On 4 June, we hosted the Express Summit: AI in the public sector, uncovering the transformative potential of AI within the public service. The day kicked off with masterclasses focusing on AI strategies, risk management, and capability. Presenters from our tier 1 partner organisations included:
- James Roberts, General Manager, Fraud and Scams Strategy and Governance, Group Fraud, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Andrea Schmidt, Executive Director Systematic Markets, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
- Shane Little, Managing Director of Enterprise Solutions for APAC, HAYS
- Christina Graves, Special Counsel, MinterEllison
- Corryn Webb, Associate Director, KPMG
- Drew Baker, Partner, Transformational Change, KPMG
- Dean Grandy, Global Digital Government Lead, KPMG
Following the masterclasses, participants listened to our expert panel facilitated by IPAA ACT CEO Kate Driver. Corryn Webb, Christina Graves, Shane Little, and James Roberts delved into topics like capability building, implementation, platforms, and more. You can watch a recording of the panel discussion here.
The event culminated in a keynote from the Hon Patrick Gorman MP, Assistant Minister to the Prime Minister and Assistant Minister for the Public Service, who reflected on innovative approaches to AI use, and shared his vision of the future of artificial intelligence in the public sector.
Resources:
- Event transcript (panel discussion, keynote address, and vote of thanks)
- Hon Patrick Gorman MP’s speech
- Upskilling for an AI future | HAYS
- Legal implications of AI | MinterEllison
Video – a video of the panel discussion is below or can be viewed on the IPAA ACT Vimeo channel.