Strategic AI Governance Conference

AI Governance Frameworks

Design and implement AI governance frameworks in public institutions.

Legal & Ethical Alignment

Align AI systems with legal, ethical and regulatory requirements.

Risk Mitigation

Identify and mitigate AI-related risks including bias, privacy and security.

Global Best Practice

Apply international best practices to local public sector contexts.

Policy Development

Develop AI policies, standards and accountability structures.

Public Sector Impact

Build trusted AI systems that support responsible public sector transformation.

Foundations of AI Governance in the Public Sector

• Introduction to AI in government: opportunities and risks
• Principles of trustworthy and responsible AI
• Public sector AI use cases including health, policing and social services
• AI governance vs IT governance: key differences
• Global frameworks: OECD, EU and NIST overview

International Best Practice Focus

• OECD AI Principles implementation in government
• Case study: EU public sector AI regulation

Practical Session

Group exercise: Mapping AI use cases and risks in your institution.

Learning Outcome: Participants understand AI governance fundamentals and global frameworks.

AI Risk Management, Ethics & Compliance

• AI risk categories: operational, ethical, legal and reputational
• Bias, fairness and algorithmic accountability
• Data governance and privacy considerations
• AI impact assessments and auditability
• Compliance with emerging regulations

International Best Practice Focus

• NIST AI Risk Management Framework application
• EU AI Act risk classification model

Practical Session

Conducting an AI Risk Assessment using a case study-based approach.

Learning Outcome: Participants can identify, assess and mitigate AI-related risks.

Designing AI Governance Frameworks & Policies

• Institutional AI governance structures
• Roles and responsibilities: AI oversight committees and ethics boards
• Policy development for AI use and procurement
• Vendor and third-party AI risk management
• Lifecycle governance: design, deployment and monitoring

International Best Practice Focus

• ISO/IEC AI management systems: ISO 42001
• World Bank digital governance models

Practical Session

Develop a draft AI Governance Framework for your organisation.

Learning Outcome: Participants can design structured AI governance and policy frameworks.

Implementation, Oversight & Public Trust

• AI transparency and explainability in government
• Monitoring, auditing and continuous improvement
• Public trust, accountability and citizen engagement
• Change management and institutional readiness
• Future trends: Generative AI, regulation and global cooperation

International Best Practice Focus

• Global case studies: Estonia, UK and Singapore AI governance models
• Public sector AI accountability mechanisms

Practical Session

Action Plan: AI Governance Roadmap for your institution.

Learning Outcome: Participants leave with a practical, implementable AI governance roadmap.

AI Governance Framework Template

A practical template to support institutional AI governance design.

AI Risk Assessment Toolkit

A structured toolkit to identify, assess and manage AI risks.

Policy & Compliance Checklist

A checklist to guide AI policy, compliance and accountability processes.

International Standards Reference Guide

A guide to key AI governance standards and international frameworks.

Certificate of Completion

Participants will receive a certificate after completing the 2-day seminar.

Standard Delegate

R9 999

Groups

R7 500

Per delegate

ISACA Members

R6 999

Students

R3 000

Email

info@ldcglobal.co.za

Phone

065 086 2165

Website

https://ldcglobal.co.za/

Strategi-AI-Governance-Info

Official conference information document for the Strategic AI Governance Conference.

2-Days-Programme-Outline

Detailed 2-day programme outline with sessions, best practice focus areas and practical outcomes.