How Can Government Trust AI? Lunch, Learning & Open Conversation
Date: SEPTEMBER 16th at 12:00 – 2:00PM
Where: FREE in-person event & networking opportunity
Lunch provided: Pizza & drinks π
Location: Zaizi Offices β‘οΈ Kings House, 174 Hammersmith Road, London, W6 7JP
As government teams look to move AI out of the testing phase and into the real world, they are running into one major roadblock: trust.
To safely use AI in public services, we need more than just generic promises from tech companies. We need proven, reliable ways to ensure these tools are safe, follow official policies, and can actually explain how they make decisions.
This meetup offers a practical, step-by-step roadmap for building that trust:
- The Blueprint: How to set up the big-picture rules and guardrails for government AI.
- The Stress Test: Moving past “good vibes” to aggressively test, challenge, and prove that an AI model is truly safe.
- The Proof: A live demo showing how smart tech design can automatically guarantee compliance with current laws.
Februaryβs session was immensely popular, bringing together a diverse mix of attendees interested to explore how AI is being applied across government:
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Attendee
What you can expect π
- Straightforward, jargon-free conversations
- Open discussion on successes, challenges, and lessons learned
- Practical examples of AI tackling real-world problems
- Space to ask questions, swap ideas, and connect with others in similar roles
Guest speaker π€
Tommaso Spinelli will kick off the event with a talk on a macro-level framework for balancing AI opportunities with systemic risk.
Tommaso is the former Senior AI Change Manager at the Cabinet Office and the author of the UK Government’s AI Playbook, bringing extensive experience at the intersection of AI strategy, governance, and public policy.
Who should join π₯
- People working in government or public services
- Those involved in digital, data, policy, delivery or operations
- Anyone curious about AI β‘οΈ whether youβre hands-on, cautious, or just trying to make sense of it all
Spaces are limited, register below if youβre interested in AI in government and want a space to learn from others β weβd love you to join us.
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