AI Beyond the Hype: What Public Institutions Are Really Doing?

Public sector leaders share how AI is delivering value, balancing innovation and risk, and shaping the future of public institutions.
About this Event

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly reshaping how organisations operate, make decisions and deliver value. Across government departments, public bodies and arm's-length organisations, AI is creating new opportunities to improve productivity, enhance services and support economic growth. But successful adoption requires more than technology alone, it requires the right governance, the right culture and an approach that reflects the needs and risk appetite of each organisation.

Join leaders from the National Wealth Fund (NWF), UK Export Finance (UKEF) and the British Business Bank (BBB) as they discuss how their organisations are using AI to drive innovation, improve operations and create better outcomes. The panel will explore practical lessons learned, the importance of establishing effective AI governance, and how organisations can find the right balance between innovation, risk and accountability.

The discussion will cover:

• How AI is being used today to deliver real business value.

• Building governance frameworks that enable, rather than hinder, innovation.

• Finding the right level of AI adoption for your organisation's size, maturity and risk profile.

• The opportunities and challenges of AI in regulated and public sector environments.

• What the future of AI means for public institutions and the wider economy.

We're also delighted that Microsoft will be joining the session, bringing their AI expertise and practical experience from supporting organisations across the public and private sectors. Think of them as your AI Agony Aunt, ready to answer your questions, share insights and provide practical guidance on everything from AI strategy and governance to adoption, security and emerging technologies.

Whether you're just starting your AI journey or looking to scale existing initiatives, this session will provide practical insights, real-world experiences and an opportunity to ask the questions you've always wanted answered.

The session will begin at 6:00pm, followed by an opportunity for networking and refreshments after the panel discussion.