Date: 24 March 2023, 10:00 – 13:50 GMT, Marlborough House/ Virtual (Hybrid)
The Commonwealth Secretariat is partnering with global technology giant Intel to launch a new digital training platform designed to help public sector officials understand and harness the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and unlock the benefits of digitalisation across the Commonwealth.
This cutting-edge online course aims to demystify emerging technologies among senior level public sector officials in Commonwealth member countries, raising awareness about the basics of artificial intelligence, its potential applications, the current needs and digital readiness of respective countries and the variety of sectors in which AI can be utilised to achieve development goals.
The self-paced course aims to promote digital inclusivity and use of efficient digital infrastructure, accelerate the growth of digital economies and support a smart Commonwealth.
This launch event will take place in person at the Commonwealth Secretariat Headquarters at Marlborough House, London and online (hybrid). In-person seating is limited (by invitation), however, virtual attendance is possible from 11:00 until 13:00.
Register
Please register in advance to attend virtually
Contact
For more information, please contact Sarah Nziengui Essonghe
Agenda
10:00 - 11:00 |
Arrival & registration. Tea and coffee served. Event moderator: Dr Roger Koranteng, Adviser and Head, Public Sector Governance, Commonwealth Secretariat |
11:00 – 11:05 |
Welcome and introduction of Public Sector Governance work Prof Luis Franceschi, Assistant Secretary-General, Governance and Peace Directorate, Commonwealth Secretariat |
11:05 – 11:15 |
Opening remarks The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland, KC, Secretary-General of the Commonwealth |
11:15 – 11:25 |
Congratulatory remarks Sarah Kemp, Vice President, International Government Affairs, Intel Corporation |
11:25 – 11:35 |
Unveiling of the Digital Readiness for Public Sector Leaders training platform |
11:35 – 12:25 |
Brief presentations
Panellists
Moderator: Shweta Khurana, Senior Director – Asia Pacific Japan, Government Partnerships & Initiatives, Global Government Affairs Group, Intel |
12:25 – 12:40 |
Q & A with panel |
12:40 – 12:50 |
The role of AI in good governance Bharat Lal, Director General of National Centre for Good Governance of India |
12:50 – 12:55 |
The Commonwealth Secretariat, digital transformative technologies, AI and governance Dr Arjoon Suddhoo, Deputy Secretary-General of the Commonwealth |
12:55 - 13:00 |
Summary Remarks |
13:00 – 13:50 |
Lunch |
Media contact
- Josephine Latu-Sanft Senior Communications Officer, Communications Division, Commonwealth Secretariat
- +44 20 7747 6476 | E-mail