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Artificial Intelligence Masterclass for Public Sector Leaders

5th March 2025 | 26th March 2025

8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Next intake: 5th March 2025 | 26th March 2025 | 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

Overview

Leaders and organisations have largely been taken by surprise by the tremendous advances in artificial intelligence over the most recent years. With AI models being used more widely and for critical functions through large organisations, it is vital for leaders to understand how much you can rely on the output from any AI system. This Masterclass is designed for leaders and organisations who want to develop a solid foundation of data and AI skills for practical and immediate application in the public sector. 

Join other public sector leaders and kickstart your responsible AI leadership journey, learning how to best utilise this rapidly evolving technology in the public sector context. Dr. Ian Oppermann will lead this interactive and engaging Masterclass through an exploration the latest evolutions of AI and the associated challenges associated with these rapid developments. 

This interactive Masterclass will give leaders deeper understanding of the power, potential and peril of generative AI and large language models and gain experience applying a practical safety tool in the form of the new AI Assurance framework. 

Course Inclusions

  • Full access to experiential in-person workshop including networking lunch 
  • Resources and learning material  
  • Opportunity to discuss your own case study and AI challenges you are facing
  • Ticket to AI Showcase Networking Reception: An opportunity to meet and benchmark with your peers from across the public sector 

Learning Outcomes

Deconstruct the evolution of AI and LLMs and their projected trajectory looking forward
Translate this shift to the public sector and explore opportunities for innovation and enhancing BAU activities within your organisation
Uncover potential risks and identify responsible usage of AI
Unpack Australia’s first Assurance Framework for general application of AI developed by the NSW Government
Apply these frameworks concept to real world AI projects, including your own Learn directly from a Data and AI thought leader in the public sector space

Online Training

Artificial Intelligence Masterclass for Public Sector Leaders


Session details

  • Establish strong foundational skills to uplift and kickstart your AI journey
  • Make sense of this rapidly evolving technology in the context of the public sector
  • Benchmark and knowledge share with your peers
  • Work on your own projects
  • Participate in a shared learning and networking journey with other public sector leaders

Upcoming Courses:

Artificial Intelligence Masterclass for Public Sector Leaders CANBERRA
Wednesday, 5th March 2025
TBC, Canberra

Artificial Intelligence Masterclass for Public Sector Leaders SYDNEY
Wednesday, 26th March 2025
Centred – Central Square

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Level: Intermediate

Some familiarity with topic is recommended

Key Sessions

  • ‘What just happened?’ Exploring the emergence, opportunities and risks of modern AI Foundations of AI for business  
  • Data sharing frameworks  
  • An AI Assurance framework  
  • Applying the AI Assurance framework  
  • AI and data standards worldwide  
  • Applying the AI Assurance framework to your AI project 

08:30am Registration 

09.00am Welcome and Opening Remarks 

09.20amWhat just happened?’ Exploring the emergence, opportunities and risks of modern AI Foundations of AI for business 

10.30am Morning Tea 

10.50am Data sharing frameworks 

12.00pm Lunch 

12.45pm Exploring an AI Assurance framework and how it can be applied 

2.00pm Afternoon Tea 

2.20pm AI and data standards worldwide  

3.30pm Applying the AI Assurance framework to your AI project 

4.40pm Q&A and Closing Remarks 

5.00pm End of Masterclass 

Meet Your Facilitator

Dr. Ian Oppermann

Co-Founder, ServiceGen, UTS Industry Professor

Dr. Ian Oppermann is a co-founder of ServiceGen, helping Governments accelerate digital service delivery. He is also an Industry Professor at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). From 2015 to 2023, Ian was the NSW Government’s Chief Data Scientist working within the Department of Customer Service where he held numerous roles including chairing the NSW government’s AI Review Committee and Smart Places Advisory Council. He was CEO of the NSW Data Analytics Centre (DAC) from 2015 to 2019. 

Ian is considered a thought leader in the area of the Digital Economy and is a regular speaker on data, broadband enabled services and the impact of technology on society.  

Ian has an MBA from the University of London and a Doctor of Philosophy in Mobile Telecommunications from Sydney University. Ian is a Fellow of the Institute of Engineers Australia, a Fellow of the IEEE, a Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, is a Fellow and Past President of the Australian Computer Society, Fellow of the NSW Royal Society, and a graduate member of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. 

What your peers had to say

“The workshop filled many gaps in my knowledge and helped me better understand the concepts of AI, Data Assurance and Governance. In particular, I have a deeper understanding of the technical implementations of AI; and the risks to consider.”

"Ian was a fantastic facilitator for the session, with his deep knowledge from all angles (technical, management and stakeholder engagement) and ability to communicate that knowledge clearly evident. "

“I had a very positive experience. Dr Ian Opperman's facilitation and thought leadership were very valuable. The insights shared helped me think about how to apply AI insights and governance within government.”

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