Governing AI Forum – on demand

About these sessions

If you were unable to join us at the 2024 Governing AI Forum, get access to all nine sessions on demand to watch whenever suits you. 

Looking at the unique perspective of the board's role in governing AI, these sessions tackle topics including managing AI responsibly, intellectual property, developing your AI strategy, applying a Te Tiriti and New Zealand lens – and more.

You'll gain insights on how to leverage new opportunities - and manage the risks - of AI at your board table.

Explore the sessions included in the bundle below:

Understanding the AI Landscape – Ben Gilbert
(42 minutes)

Ben Gilbert, Microsoft's AI Legal Lead for Asia, discusses the vital role of boards in guiding AI and data strategies, emphasizing governance models that support effective execution and address emerging risks. He explores how directors can navigate AI-related challenges through cultural change, governance structures, process and policy adjustments, and contractual safeguards, all within the scope of director responsibilities.

The board’s role in “responsible AI” – Frith Tweedie
(42 minutes)

Privacy and AI expert, Frith Tweedie, discusses the crucial role of responsible AI governance in managing risk, maintaining trust, and harnessing AI's potential. She emphasises using risk-based, privacy/ethics by design approaches to address privacy and AI challenges without creating new "sociotechnical" issues for organisations.

The board's role in AI intellectual property – Jenni Rutter MInstD
(32 minutes)

Jenni Rutter, a partner at Dentons and leader of the intellectual property team, advises on IP issues related to emerging technologies. She discusses what boards should consider for IP protection in an AI-driven world, including the impact of deepfakes, the legal status of AI-generated content, and key questions to ask.

Applying a Te Tiriti and a New Zealand lens – Dr Karaitiana Taiuru MInstD
(36 minutes)

Dr Karaitiana Taiuru, who leads a consultancy on AI, Māori data sovereignty, and technology ethics, guides boards on applying a New Zealand governance lens to AI implementation, covering risk management, potential bias, and te ao Māori considerations.

Director panel – Nicole Buisson CMInstD, Chris Day CMInstD, Monique Forbes CMInstD
(39 minutes)

Three IoD members share their experiences and ideas on how boards can take up the opportunities that responsible AI presents. Facilitated by Monique Forbes CMInstD.

The Art of the Possible and developing your AI game plan – Hayden Leith, Stephen Ponsford CMInstD, Evan Wilson
(56 minutes)

This session explores research underscoring the urgent need for boards to prioritise AI adoption, showing how it is revolutionising industries and why immediate action is vital. It equips directors with key questions and governance insights to effectively oversee AI initiatives and prepare their organisations for an AI-driven future.

The AI director and AI in the boardroom - Practical tips to use AI everyday as a director – Vic Crone
(25 minutes)

Vic Crone discusses integrating AI into director duties, highlighting its potential to enhance decision-making. She also shares a long-term AI strategy for Variety, a children's charity, and the development of Charity Navigate, a tool providing comprehensive charity information.

Fast fact - Community trust in AI – Adelle Keely MInstD
(17 minutes)

AI was described in the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer as the “battleground for trust in tech”. What can community attitudes tell us about how AI can be successfully and why is AI almost as equally distrusted by those on the left and right of the political spectrum?

Fireside chat – Candace Kinser CMInstD, Melissa Clark-Reynolds CFInstD
(34 minutes)

Candace Kinser CMInstD Candace was instrumental in establishing NZTechWeek and Tech Women NZ. She sits on the boards of Livestock Improvement (LIC) as Chair of the Tech Committee, chairs Helius Therapeutics, and is President of the Cancer Society for Auckland & Northland. Here, she talks with Melissa Clark-Reynolds in a wide-ranging discussion of AI and technology issues.

Duration

The nine sessions combined total approximately five hours.

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