As government agencies across New Zealand look to harness Artificial Intelligence to improve services and strengthen decision-making, one reality is clear – AI success is only as strong as the foundations beneath it. Questions around data privacy, security, compliance and accessibility remain front of mind for senior leaders as they seek to balance innovation with responsibility.

This webinar will explore how agencies can move forward with confidence. Our expert panellists will examine how foundational practices – from data management to digital recordkeeping – underpin every stage of AI adoption, and how these fundamentals can unlock both opportunity and public trust.

Key discussion areas will include:
• What good foundational data management looks like – and why it matters before AI is introduced
• Data privacy, security and compliance obligations in a shifting regulatory landscape
• Balancing innovation with transparency and public trust in the age of AI
• How trustworthy AI outputs drive business confidence and better service delivery
• Lessons from across government on building digital readiness for future AI initiatives

This session is designed for CIOs, CDOs, digital leaders and executives charged with driving innovation responsibly. Through this panel discussion, delegates will gain insight into how agencies can set strong foundations for AI, avoid common pitfalls and take the next steps toward meaningful, sustainable adoption.

Join us for a forward-looking conversation that reframes AI not as a destination but as part of a journey.