One-Day Workshop: How Can Generative and Agentic AI Serve the Greater Good?

We are all responsible for ensuring technology-led change is safe and positive for everyone in society. At BCS we’re committed to meeting this responsibility under royal charter.That’s why we set the highest standards of professionalism and best practice in the industry, share knowledge, and develop skills and capability tuned to our evolving digital world.We’ve been supporting the technology industry since 1957 and our 70,000-strong membership spans 150 countries. Every member actively promotes IT professionalism and we provide them with career development opportunities and bring the community together to address the professional, ethical and economic challenges facing technology today.

BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT

BCS One-Day Workshop - Unlocking AI’s Potential for Society

<h3>AGENDA</h3>10:00 AM – Welcome &amp; Refreshments 10:15 AM – Opening Remarks (Marwan Elnaghi &amp; Weifeng Chen)10:30 AM – Keynote Address (TBC): Navigating Generative and Agentic AI for Societal Benefit11:30 AM – Break 11:45 AM – Panel: Balancing Innovation and Responsibility12:45 PM – Lunch &amp; Poster Exhibition1:30 PM – Workshop: AI for Social Impact: Governance, Regulation &amp; Skills2:45 PM – Refreshment Break3:00 PM – Roundtable Summaries &amp; Plenary3:45 PM – Closing Remarks (Marwan Elnaghi &amp; Weifeng Chen)4:00 PM – Onward – Informal Networking Reception

<h3>SYNOPSIS</h3>BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT invites you to a unique, high-impact workshop exploring how Generative and Agentic AI can be developed and governed to benefit society. Join thought leaders from academia, industry, policy, and civil society for a day of strategic dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. Discover how ethical and purpose-driven AI is transforming decision-making at the board level—enhancing leadership effectiveness across sectors including healthcare, education, finance, sustainability, and public services. With a focus on governance, upskilling, and cross-sector impact, this workshop offers practical insights and high-value networking to shape the future of responsible AI. What to Expect: 💬 Inspiring Keynotes Hear from renowned experts in AI governance, ethics, and industry innovation. 🧠 Expert Panel Discussions Dive into multi-sector perspectives on balancing AI advancement with ethical responsibility. 📌 Poster Exhibition Explore up to 20 curated posters showcasing cutting-edge research, governance models, training initiatives, and applied AI projects. 🤝 Interactive Workshops Engage in dynamic, solutions-focused group sessions exploring: • Practical regulatory frameworks for responsible AI deployment • Real-world applications of AI in healthcare, education, sustainability, and local communities • Inclusive upskilling and workforce development strategies • The role of local governments and civil society in shaping equitable, community-centred AI adoption 🥂 Networking Opportunities Connect with peers and leaders in AI innovation, governance, and social impact—over coffee, lunch, and an informal evening reception.

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