Spearheading AI Trustworthiness, Compliance, Governance, Ethics, Sustainability & Risk Management
The Practical & Strategic Home for Enterprise Leaders to Ensure Commercial, Technical & Competitive Success
16-18 September 2024
| Hilton London Olympia Hotel, London, UK
Responsible AI Summit Conference Day 2 - Wednesday 18 September
8:00 am - 8:45 am
Registration & Breakfast
8:45 am - 9:00 am
Chairs Opening Remarks
Myrna Macgregor -
Principal Data Strategist and Lead for Responsible AI & Robotics,
Ocado Technology
Myrna Macgregor
Principal Data Strategist and Lead for Responsible AI & RoboticsOcado Technology
9:00 am - 9:30 am
Opening Panel Discussion: Regulator Address on EU AI Act: Updates and Implications for Responsible AI Practices
Laura Caroli -
Former Policy Advisor, EU Parliamentary Assistant,
European Parliament
Miguel Valle del Olmo - Digital Transformation Attaché & Vice-Chair - OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence (WP-AIGO), Spanish Permanent Representation to the EU
Myrna Macgregor - Principal Data Strategist and Lead for Responsible AI & Robotics, Ocado Technology
This talk will divulge insights into the latest developments and implications of the EU AI Act, crucial for businesses navigating AI regulations.
• Staying informed: Keeping abreast of updates and guidelines issued by regulatory authorities to ensure compliance.
• Engaging with regulators: Collaborating with regulators and industry peers to shape responsible AI policies.
• Embracing regulatory sandboxes: Leveraging regulatory sandboxes to test and refine AI systems in a controlled environment.
Miguel Valle del Olmo
Digital Transformation Attaché & Vice-Chair - OECD Working Party on Artificial Intelligence (WP-AIGO)Spanish Permanent Representation to the EU
Myrna Macgregor
Principal Data Strategist and Lead for Responsible AI & RoboticsOcado Technology
9:30 am - 10:00 am
Morning Keynote Presentation: Operationalising AI at Scale For Businesses
Hans-Petter (”HP”) Dalen -
Business Leader EMEA, IBM watsonx and embeddable AI,
IBM
Darren Franklin - Chief Technologist for Data and AI within the UK Office of the CTO, Computacenter
Recent studies have shown that brands associated with AI are behind on trust. And as long as only about 5% of AI experiments are operationalised, businesses won't get the full potential of AI. The time for talk is over. We will discuss how to operationalise AI, and your data in a trusted and governed way to achieve AI innovation at scale.
- How do you mitigate the trust deficit associated with AI?
- How do you move your AI experiments from your sandboxes to full scale production?
Darren Franklin
Chief Technologist for Data and AI within the UK Office of the CTOComputacenter
10:00 am - 10:30 am
Morning Refreshment Break
10:30 am - 11:00 am
Panel Discussion: Nailing Your AI Governance: A Journey through Design, Deployment, and Monitoring
Ben Tagger -
Head of Data Science,
Bupa
Rozemarijn Jens - AI Ethics and Compliance Lead, Shell
Chris Jefferson - CTO, Co-Founder, Advai
Valery Otieno - Technology Policy Associate, Ofcom
This interactive session takes participants on a journey towards continually advancing Responsible AI operationalization by intertwining three critical elements. This is a chance for you & your peers to delve into the critical aspects of AI governance, spanning design, deployment, and ongoing monitoring, to ensure ethical and accountable AI practices.
• Establishing clear guidelines and policies for AI development aligned with ethical standards.
• Implementing robust monitoring mechanisms to track AI performance and identify potential biases.
• Fostering cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment between AI initiatives and organizational values.
11:00 am - 11:30 am
Presentation: Navigating Third Party Model Vendors in Responsible AI: Threats, Challenges and Solutions
Detlef Nauck -
Head of AI & Data Science Research,
BT
This session dives into the critical aspects of managing third-party vendors in the responsible AI landscape.
• Understanding multi-faceted risks: Ensuring vendor models align with ethical standards and mitigate biases.
• Implement rigorous evaluation processes: Utilize red teaming and constant monitoring to identify potential issues.
• Optimizing sustainability and cost-effectiveness: navigating the challenges in running own compute for flexibility and sustainability benefits.
11:30 am - 12:00 pm
Presentation: Perspectives on How to Implement Efficient and Effective AI Governance
Evie Kyriakides-Stenhouse -
Group Head of Data Privacy and Chief Privacy Officer,
Natura & Co.
Ranu Dangi Bhandari - Privacy Associate, Natura & Co.
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Navigating Responsible AI in HR: From Theory to Practice
Martin Woodward -
Director Global Legal - Head of Tech Legal,
Randstad
Sarah Mathews - Global Responsible AI Manger, The Adecco Group
Sarah Zadeh - Senior Associate, Technology Group and Benelux Data Protection Team, NautaDutilh
Exploring the critical intersection of Responsible AI and HR practices from a range of expert perspectives, this panel addresses the urgency of governing AI in recruitment and selection. With large language models (LLMs) and other AI systems permeating the HR landscape, businesses must prioritize ethical governance frameworks in this area, in particular as the EU’s AI Act qualifies many of them as ‘high risk’:
• Establishing clear guidelines for AI application in HR, aligning with organizational values and legal standards.
• Fostering cross-functional collaboration between HR, legal, and technology departments to ensure comprehensive governance.
• Implementing practical training programs to empower HR professionals in responsible AI decision-making.
12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Lunch
1:30 pm - 2:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Responsible GenAI Implementation & Navigating the Vendor-Buyer Landscape
Charles “Chuck” Ahlborn -
MPS Lead for AL/ML Cyber Risk and Assurance,
Metropolitan Police Services
David More - Responsible Generative AI Lead, Lloyds Banking Group
Barry Smith - Risk and Regulatory Affairs Advisor, NatWest Group
Sarah Zadeh - Senior Associate, Technology Group and Benelux Data Protection Team, NautaDutilh
Charles “Chuck” Ahlborn
MPS Lead for AL/ML Cyber Risk and AssuranceMetropolitan Police Services
2:00 pm - 2:30 pm
Panel Discussion: Adapting for Tomorrow: Addressing the Human Impact of AI in the Workplace
Hatim Abdulhussein -
Chief Executive Officer,
Health Innovation Kent Surrey Sussex
Steve Walker - Data and AI Solution Lead, Computacenter
Uthman Ali - Global Responsible AI Officer, bp
Myrna Macgregor - Principal Data Strategist and Lead for Responsible AI & Robotics, Ocado Technology
Explore the critical implications of AI on employment and strategies for navigating this transformational shift. This panel discusses proactive approaches for businesses to openly discuss, understand & mitigate the impact on jobs while embracing AI innovation responsibly.
• Investing in reskilling and upskilling programs to empower employees for future roles in AI-driven environments.
• Fostering open communication channels to address concerns and ensure transparency about AI integration plans.
• Implementing inclusive AI strategies that prioritize human well-being and job retention alongside technological advancement.
Myrna Macgregor
Principal Data Strategist and Lead for Responsible AI & RoboticsOcado Technology
2:30 pm - 3:00 pm
Presentation: Effective Risk Mitigation Strategies for AI Use-Cases in Businesses
Alexandra Matthews -
Underwriter of AI Risks,
Munich Re
No matter how well an AI is trained, there is a certainty that it will make mistakes. The systematic nature of these errors means users in any industry need to mitigate the potential downsides of adopting this technology to secure the full benefits of deploying AI across their business use cases.
This talk will explore:
• Different types of AI risks for various business use cases, and how companies can identify their particular risk profile
• Why businesses should consider risk mitigation strategies as a critical part of their AI deployment plans
• The upsides of effective risk management of AI tools
3:00 pm - 3:30 pm
Afternoon Break
3:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Panel Discussion: Building Trust: Ensuring Trustworthy AI in the Modern Landscape
Rebecca Swift -
SVP Creative Content,
Getty Images
Tess Buckley - Programme Manager – Digital Ethics and AI Safety, techUK
Pascal Hetzscholdt - Senior Director Content Protection, Wiley
Will Sach - Former Director of Data Strategy, News UK
Delve into critical aspects of ensuring trustworthy AI, vital for fostering user trust and safety.
• Fostering a culture of transparency: Prioritizing clear communication and openness about AI systems and their capabilities.
• Implementing robust risk mitigation strategies: Integrating human oversight and thorough testing protocols to mitigate potential risks.
• Prioritizing user experience: Designing AI systems with a user-centric approach to enhance trust and usability.
4:00 pm - 4:30 pm
Presentation: AI Governance at UBS
Luke Vilain -
AI Governance Lead,
UBS
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Presentation: Navigating Tomorrow: Embracing AI Ethics in a Not-So-Distant Futuristic World
Uthman Ali -
Global Responsible AI Officer,
bp
Join us for an illuminating talk aimed at addressing and unraveling some of the ethical complexities of the future AI landscape. As AI technologies rapidly advance, it’s crucial to proactively navigate the ethical challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.
Developing a comprehensive AI strategy encompassing governance plans and human-machine team philosophies.
• What does investing in your AI workforce look like?
• Addressing emerging ethical issues such as AI in elections, deepfakes detection, and brain-computer interfaces governance.
