Advancements in Artificial Intelligence in Public Administration

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the functions and objectives of public administrations, it has become increasingly critical for senior officials, project managers, and decision makers to follow, and react to, and anticipate advancements in AI development and deployment.

This two-day intensive course is designed to equip participants with the necessary skills and tools to navigate a complex system of digital policy. This includes designing and delivering strategies for introducing AI within the public sector, as well as developing the foresight and vision to prepare for a future fit for trustworthy AI.

As AI technologies become more ubiquitous in public life, it is essential that ethical, social and legal considerations are at the forefront of AI development, deployment, and regulation. Following an intensive period of digital policy enactment, public officials must begin the transition into implementation, compliance and monitoring to maximise and spread the benefits of AI innovation while mitigating its harms and risks.

What will you learn:

1. Understand the latest advancements in AI developments and their implications for public administrations in the upcoming years
2. Gain a comprehensive overview of existing AI regulations at the national and EU levels, including key legal principles and requirements, and their interplay.
3. Confidently navigate recent developments in AI regulation, including proposed legislation, regulatory initiatives, and international standards, to be able to produce and implement sustainable and effective strategic plans.
4. Develop unique and tailored strategies and best practices for identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks associated with AI implementation in the public sector.
5. Refer to and implement existing ethical frameworks, risk and impact assessments, and good practices principles guiding the responsible use of AI within public administrations, including transparency, accountability, fairness, and inclusivity.
6. Draw knowledge from AI use cases to derive practical insights from real-world environments, enabling participants to make informed decisions and effectively manage AI projects within the public sector.

Course methodology

Using a mixture of lecture-style sessions, interactive activities, and use case studies, you will develop practical, technical, and operational skills to understand how AI policy applies in practice.

Read our recent blog on Why AI Literacy is Essential for Public Administration by our expert Michaela Sullivan-Paul.

This course provides hands-on, practical sessions aimed to empower participants to leverage the benefits of AI in alignment with existing international, regional, and national policies and best practices.

Upon completion, participants are expected to be able to identify and extract key insights from existing digital strategies and prepare a tailored and bespoke AI strategy designed according to the priorities, interests, and capacity of their administrations.

This course targets high- to medium-level public officials and AI project managers within the public sector, tasked with the responsibility to identify and prepare for AI transformations and integration.

Hybrid course
Experience our course in a way that suits you best! This hybrid course offers the flexibility to join in-person or online through a live stream. In the registration form, you will have the opportunity to select your preferred option.

Face to Face venue
European Institute of Public Administration (EIPA)
O.L. Vrouweplein 22
6211 HE, Maastricht
the Netherlands

Programme Organiser
Ms Eveline Hermens
Tel: +31 43 3296259
e.hermens@eipa.eu

Fee
The fee includes documentation, refreshments and lunches. Accommodation and travel costs are at the expense of the participants or their administration.

Discounts
EIPA member fee
EIPA offers a discount to all civil servants working for one of EIPA’s supporting countries, and civil servants working for an EU institution, body or agency.

Who are the supporting countries?
Civil servants coming from the following EIPA supporting countries are entitled to get the reduced fee: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden.

For all other participants, the regular fee applies.

Early bird discount
The early bird discount is not cumulative with other discounts or promo codes, except for the EIPA member fee.

Loyalty coupon
As a token of appreciation we offer all our participants a loyalty coupon for one of our future courses. The offer can be shared with colleagues and relevant networks. The coupon will expire one year after its release. This discount is not cumulative with other discounts, except for the EIPA member fee.

Meals
Dietary preferences can be indicated on the registration form.

Hotel reservations
EIPA has special price arrangements with a number of hotels. The hotels are within walking distance from EIPA. If you wish to take advantage of this option, please click on the hotel name to book directly using the link. Payment is to be made directly and personally to the hotel upon checking out.

• Eden Design Hotel
  designhotel@edenhotels.nl
  +31 (0)43 328 25 25
• Townhouse
  info@townhousehotels.nl
  +31 (0)43 323 30 90
• Mabi
  info@hotelmabi.nl
  +31 (0)43 351 44 44
• Derlon
  info@derlon.com
  +31 (0)43 321 67 70

Confirmation
Confirmation of registration will be forwarded to participants on receipt of the completed online registration form.

Payment
Prior payment is a condition for participation.

Cancellation policy
For administrative reasons you will be charged €150 for cancellations received within 15 days before the activity begins. There is no charge for qualified substitute participants. EIPA reserves the right to cancel the activity up to 2 weeks before the starting date. In that case, registration fees received will be fully reimbursed. EIPA accepts no responsibility for any costs incurred (travel, accommodation, etc.).

A few days before the start of the course you will receive the log-in details for accessing the course materials. You can log in here.