Geneva 14:30 – 15:30

This webinar introduces the IPU guideline on Strategic actions towards AI governance, which is part of the Guidelines for AI in Parliament published in December 2024.

AI governance relates to the institutional processes and practices that maximize the benefits of AI while minimizing its risks. A strategic approach to AI governance is important for a robust AI ecosystem that balances operational needs with innovation and ethical considerations. 

At every stage of AI deployment there are decisions to be taken at different levels within parliament. These decisions underpin the creation of an AI strategy, AI policy, AI governance body, AI governance processes, and the development of a culture of data and AI in parliament. 

During this webinar, strategic actions towards AI governance will be illustrated by case studies from the Chamber of Deputies of Italy, the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil, and the Parliaments of South Africa and the United Kingdom, who will share lessons learned in overcoming obstacles and shortening pathways towards reliable and effective AI adoption.

This webinar is targeted at: 

• MPs responsible for shaping the digital transformation of parliaments

• Senior parliamentary managers, including Secretaries General
• Parliamentary staff who hold the digital transformation and innovation portfolio

• Senior IT staff, including CIOs and CTOs

Speakers: 

Claudia di Andrea (Chamber of Deputies of Italy)
Luke Hussey (Parliament of United Kingdom)
Patricia Almeida (Chamber of Deputies of Brazil)
Ravi Poliah (Parliament of South Africa)

Moderator: Peter Reichstaedter (Parliament of Austria)

Language(s): English, French

The event is part of the Transforming Parliaments webinar series. This webinar is hosted by the Parliamentary Data Science hub (coordinated by the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil) in the IPU’s Centre for Innovation in Parliament. The video recording will be published on the IPU’s Innovation in Parliament playlist on YouTube.

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The event is part of the Transforming Parliaments webinar series.