The fireside session is the opportunity to outline the importance of ethics in AI governance and focus on recent developments in the UK.
Speaker
Kerry Sheehan
Agenda
6:30pm - Start – introduction, Prof. Neil Gordon, ICT Ethics SG Chair
6:35pm - Presentation / Fireside chat, Kerry Sheehan
7:15pm - Questions and answers
8:00pm - Event ends
Synopsis
The BCS Ethics Group invites you to an exclusive Fireside Chat with Kerry Sheehan, an award-winning AI policy and innovation leader, to explore the critical role of ethics in AI governance, strategy, and responsible implementation.
This engaging session will cover:
- The latest developments in AI regulation and governance in the UK and beyond.
- Best practices for ethical and responsible AI adoption across industries.
- The role of AI in business innovation and ensuring social mobility.
With extensive experience advising the UK government, multinational corporations, and AI research institutions, Kerry will share expert insights on navigating AI challenges while maintaining ethical integrity. Join us for this thought-provoking discussion on shaping the future of AI ethics.
Register now to be part of the conversation!
About the speaker
Kerry Sheehan is an award winning and globally recognised innovation leader, focussing on AI and emerging technologies strategy, policy and assurance. This includes AI strategy and policy within the UK, including regulation, and also internationally.
Kerry is a trained machine learning specialist whose work includes with technology's companies, AI developers, academics focusing on business innovation and AI research, and regulators to ensure a safe but innovative approach to AI.
Kerry provides counsel and leadership on safe, responsible AI design, development, and implementation to senior teams, including Boards, C-Suites, technology developers and workforces. This includes whole business and service improvements and innovation, across private and public sectors, ensuring customers and consumers are treated fairly with AI use.
Kerry's award-winning work includes the UK Prime Minister's and Cabinet Office, Home Office and Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, health and pharma sectors, the IHG Group, Costa Coffee and other B2C and B2B multi national businesses.
Kerry was a finalist in the AI Implementor of the Year Award, has been recognised by the UK Civil Service for Leading in Innovation and worked with the Alan Turing Institute to develop its 5 Year Strategy.
A member of the Responsible AI Institute and the International Data Science Foundation, Kerry is also listed in the top 100 women in AI Ethics Globally.
Kerry is a keen advocate of social mobility in AI to ensure it is representative of those it will serve.
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This event is brought to you by: ICT Ethics specialist group
