Building confidence in AI for the public good

Event summary

In a world of tightening budgets and rising demands, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is often positioned as a solution. However, many leaders remain cautious due to concerns around data privacy and public trust.

Join this free to attend webinar to uncover how AI is helping public sector organisations tackle real-world challenges with confidence.

Date

29 September 2025
Starts: 13:00
Ends: 14:00

Location

online

Standard price

£0.00 excl VAT

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About this event

Join us to uncover how AI is helping public sector organisations tackle real-world challenges with confidence.

In this session, sponsored by OneAdvanced, we’ll share how AI is being securely deployed today, including practical steps for adopting it safely to unlock efficiency and innovation.

Who should attend?

Finance leaders supporting service transformation initiatives in local authorities, NHS Trusts, housing associations and other public sector organisations.

How will you benefit from attending?

Participants will leave with:

Clarity on how AI can support transformation agendas without compromising the integrity of sensitive data.
Actionable insights on starting small and scaling responsibly.
Burning AI questions answered.

CPD hours

This carries one CPD hour.

Please note: by participating in this event, the attendee agrees for some data to be shared with the sponsor.

Topics

Efficiency
/ Finance technology
/ Governance
/ IT
/ Leadership
/ Local government
/ Professional development

Speaker - Ian Owen, Industry Development Director for the Public Sector, OneAdvanced

Ian’s role as Industry Director is focused on local government, housing, health and care. Ian is recognised for his experience and knowledge of public finance and governance and has served as both a CIPFA Council member and examiner over many years. He is known for his contributions to discussion on digital transformation in local government, emphasising the importance of modernising ICT systems to improve efficiency and service delivery and the use of data to drive data driven insight and decision making. Recently his focus has been on how OneAdvanced AI can support transparency, efficiency, and innovation in public finance through a secure, compliant environment with UK data sovereignty.

Speaker - Astrid Bowser, Principal Product Manager for Data and AI, OneAdvanced

Astrid is a highly experienced professional with a 15-year track record of successfully addressing business challenges through software solutions, backed by a solid educational foundation in Computer Science and an MBA. As the Principal Product Manager for Data and AI in the OneAdvanced Platform, Astrid is committed to harnessing the power of data and AI to drive organisational success, while prioritising the importance of privacy, security, and responsible AI practices. In her role as Co-Chair of the OneAdvanced AI Steering Committee, Astrid is committed to ensuring that AI is developed and deployed in a safe and trustworthy manner, empowering humans and organisations to leverage its full potential.