How Can Government Trust AI? Lunch, Learning & Open Conversation

As government teams look to move AI out of the testing phase and into the real world, they are running into one major roadblock: trust.

To safely use AI in public services, we need more than just generic promises from tech companies. We need proven, reliable ways to ensure these tools are safe, follow official policies, and can actually explain how they make decisions.

This meetup offers a practical, step-by-step roadmap for building that trust:
The Blueprint: How to set up the big-picture rules and guardrails for government AI.
The Stress Test: Moving past "good vibes" to aggressively test, challenge, and prove that an AI model is truly safe.
The Proof: A live demo showing how smart tech design can automatically guarantee compliance with current laws.

🍕 What to expect
Short, plain-English conversations (no tech overload)
Honest discussion about what’s working — and what isn’t
Real examples of AI being used to solve real problems
Plenty of time to ask questions, share experiences, and connect with peers

🎤 Guest speaker
We’re excited to be joined by Tommaso Spinelli, who will kick off the event with a talk on a macro-level framework for balancing AI opportunities with systemic risk. Tommaso is the former Senior AI Change Manager at the Cabinet Office and the author of the UK Government's AI Playbook, bringing extensive experience at the intersection of AI strategy, governance, and public policy.

👥 Who it’s for
People working in government or public services
Those involved in digital, data, policy, delivery or operations
Anyone curious about AI — whether you’re hands-on, cautious, or just trying to make sense of it all

📅 16 September | Lunchtime 12:00 - 14:00
Food, coffee, pool — and good conversation guaranteed.

👉 Register here
If you’re interested in AI in government and want a space to learn from others, ask honest questions, and share what you’re seeing — we’d love you to join us.

🎥 Didn’t make it last time? 👀
Watch our highlights reel and see the insights, connections, and excitement that made the event so memorable.