LEARNAI: "AI Governance for Executives" - Fri 3 Oct

As AI adoption accelerates, executives must lead with foresight and responsibility. This focused two-hour session equips senior leaders with the essential knowledge to govern AI initiatives confidently and ethically. Attendees will explore the strategic, legal, and reputational risks of AI, and learn how to implement practical governance frameworks aligned with evolving regulations and standards. The course covers accountability structures, risk assessment, ethical considerations, and board-level oversight. No technical background is required. Executives will leave with a clear understanding of their role in shaping trustworthy, compliant, and effective AI use across the organisation to protect value and enhance performance.

📍 Location: Activate AI Centre, (1st Floor of Hillary House)
⏱ Duration: 2 hours (room will be open 30 minutes prior to start time)

Who Should Attend:

C-level, board, & senior management considering the role & implementation of AI across their business.

Session Objectives:

• By the end of this session, attendees will:
• Understand the strategic importance of AI governance and accountability
• Learn how to assess and mitigate risks in AI adoption
• Gain clarity on emerging regulatory requirements and ethical standards
• Identify practical frameworks for overseeing AI use across business functions
• Have the beginnings of a leadership-level action plan for responsible AI oversight

Session Objectives:

1. Welcome and Introduction

• Overview of session goals
• Why AI governance matters now
  
  2. The Executive Context
• Key risks and opportunities of AI at board level
• What’s different about governing AI vs traditional technology
  
  3. The Pillars of AI Governance
• Risk management, transparency, accountability, compliance
• Real-world governance examples
  
  4. Navigating Regulation and Ethics
• Overview of upcoming UK, EU, and international AI regulations
• Practical approaches to ethical AI use in business
  
  5. Case Scenarios and Discussion
• Group walkthrough of real or hypothetical business situations
• Identifying governance challenges and executive responses
  
  6. Executive Action Plan
• Defining board-level responsibilities
• First steps to improve AI oversight in your organisation
  

Instructor: Dan Thomas
Dan Thomas works with business leaders, boards, and public sector teams to help them understand and manage the risks and opportunities of advanced technologies like AI and blockchain. With over 20 years of experience spanning product design, national programmes, and emerging tech strategy, he now focuses on supporting leadership teams with trusted insight, helping them stay ahead of disruption and use AI responsibly.

What's included:

After the event the attendees will be able to request a digital copy of a whitepaper the course is based on, as well as Facilitator access to support them in reviewing it.

About Activate AI:

Activate AI empowers the Isle of Man community through accessible AI education and training. Led by industry experts, these sessions help businesses and residents harness AI for innovation, productivity, and growth.

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