Governance Without the Grimace: Registers in Practice

Good governance should make work clearer, not heavier.

Registers can sound like paperwork, but when they are designed well, they can help teams see what AI is being used for, who is responsible, what risks need attention, and which decisions have been made.

This WA AI Hub meetup takes a practical look at AI registers and lightweight governance practices. Come along to see real examples, compare approaches with others in the WA community, and discuss how to keep governance useful without creating another layer of unnecessary administration.

## Who this is for

This is an open community meetup for:

• Practitioners and professionals
• Business owners and operators
• Council and government officers
• Students and researchers
• WA AI Hub alumni
• Anyone interested in practical AI governance

No technical background is required.

## What we will do together

• Look at registers in practice: Explore how different teams use registers to track AI use cases, risks, responsibilities, reviews, and decisions.
• See what is worth recording: Discuss which information helps teams make better decisions and what may simply create extra admin.
• Learn from real examples: Hear how practitioners have approached AI registers and what they have learned from using them in practice.
• Compare different approaches: Share ideas with people from different sectors and consider what level of governance fits different organisational contexts.
• Keep governance practical: Reflect on how simple tracking and documentation can improve visibility, accountability, and decision-making.

## What you will take home

• A practical session prompt card
• An invitation to the free WA AI Readiness Snapshot, a 12-question diagnostic
• A pathway map showing which WA AI Hub session, if any, may suit your next step
• Practical ideas for making AI governance easier to manage

## Good to know

This is a community meetup, not a formal training session. The format includes informal networking, short talks, practical examples, and structured conversation. No preparation is required, and you are welcome to bring a laptop or notebook.

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