GenAI for Leadership: Harnessing AI in Local Government

Session overview: This 2 hour high-impact session is designed to empower local authority leadership teams, heads of service, managers, and ICT senior colleagues with a foundational understanding of Generative AI (GenAI) and its potential in driving transformation within local government. Through practical insights, strategic examples, and robust discussions, the session will provide the tools to start a meaningful AI journey while addressing key risks and ensuring relevance to the local authority context.

Recommended Audience: Chief Executives and Directors; Assistant Directors / Heads of Service; Service Managers; ICT and Digital Leads; Transformation, Strategy, HR and OD leaders; Elected Members (optional inclusion in some councils).

Session outcome: By the end of the session, attendees will be equipped with a high-level understanding of GenAI’s possibilities, its risks, and the immediate next steps for exploring, experimenting and ultimately implementing AI strategically within their teams. Leaders will leave inspired to begin their AI journey with a clear vision, taking into account the complexities of the public sector environment and the need for responsible AI use.