AI promises significant breakthroughs, but without careful consideration, it can also introduce risks related to ethics, fairness, and accountability. This session will take a deep dive into the ethical dimensions of AI, offering a practical guide to developing responsible AI systems that align with your organisation's values. With years of experience navigating the complex AI landscape, this session provides critical insights into building AI governance frameworks that ensure transparency and trust. We’ll cover best practices and real-world examples, touching briefly on Microsoft’s Responsible AI initiatives as part of a broader conversation. In this session, you will learn: Principles of Responsible AI: Understanding fairness, transparency, and accountability in AI development and deployment. Governance and Oversight: Practical steps for implementing AI governance frameworks that ensure ethical use of AI systems. Preparing for the Future: How to embed ethical considerations into your AI strategy to mitigate risks and build trust. Key Takeaways: Build Ethical AI Systems: Learn the essential principles for ensuring fairness, accountability, and inclusivity in your AI solutions. Establish Strong Governance: Gain practical tools for building AI governance frameworks that ensure responsible AI use across your organisation. Mitigate Risks Early: Understand how to integrate ethical considerations into AI projects from the outset to avoid common pitfalls and foster long-term trust. You’ll leave equipped with actionable insights to ensure your AI systems are not only powerful but responsible—helping you build trust and long-term success for your organisation.
Seb is an innovative technology leader and business strategist with over 25 years of experience across Defence, Aerospace, and Industry. Combining sharp business acumen with expertise in mission-critical systems, he leverages practical thinking and hands-on leadership to drive innovation and transformation. He seeks to challenge the status quo, relentlessly focusing on delivering meaningful outcomes and applying strategic insights to foster true innovation over mere disruption. His experience in high-stakes environments has honed his ability to deliver reliable, cutting-edge solutions that push the boundaries of technology. Seb advocates for non-blinkered ideation, encouraging teams to think differently and embrace new possibilities, and firmly believes that almost anything can and should be software-defined. An engaging conference speaker and published author, he shares his insights on innovation and technology, inspiring others to think critically and creatively. Outside of his professional pursuits, Seb enjoys quality time with his partner, children, and dog and is often found pottering around the stove or his vegetable garden.