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Programme of Events 2024

The secretariat has solicited suggestions from PICTFOR’s Parliamentarian, industry, and stakeholder members and used the resulting priorities to form the basis of this programme of events. Topics and timings may vary to accommodate speakers’ schedules and the legislative agenda, especially in an election year.

THEMES

Throughout each of our events below, we will cover the following broad themes through discussion:

  1. The Role of Technology in Addressing Critical UK Needs
  2. Democracy and Technology

FEBRUARY

Emerging Technologies in Partnership with the Information Commissioner’s Office

What role can the sector play in helping ensure the UK has the appropriate skills and regulation to harness the opportunities of emerging technologies? 

Members event – Reception

Date: 2:00pm, 22nd February, Thames Pavilion

Theme:

  • Does the UK have the requisite skills to harness the opportunities of emerging technologies?
  • What can the sector do to advocate for the safe adoption of emerging technologies?
  • What role can emerging technologies play in the UK public sector?
  • How can we ensure the regulatory system is flexible enough to allow for the development of emerging technologies?

MARCH

Artificial Intelligence and the UK Creative Sector

How can the two complement each other?

Member’s Event – Q & A

Date: 3:30pm, 20th March, Home Room

Theme:

  • What risks does AI pose to the UK creative industries?
  • How can Parliament ensure the UK creative sector is protected from potential risks?
  • What opportunities for growth does AI present?
  • What are the copyright and ethical considerations of utilising AI in the creative industries?
  • How can the UK regulatory landscape keep pace with the fast-developing world of AI?

 

OCTOBER

PICTFOR Welcome Reception

Members Event – Reception

Date: 23rd October, Churchill Room

 

NOVEMBER

Diversity Rally – ‘What role can tech play in making the public sector more equitable?’

Opportunities and risks to underrepresented groups in the sector and beyond.

Member’s Event – Reception

Date: 12th November, Thames Pavillion

Theme:

  • How can we ensure that vulnerable members of the public are not shut out as essential services increasingly digitise?
  • How can a digital skills agenda help tackle the socio-economic digital divide?
  • How can we ensure the public sector has the right workforce to capitalise on the opportunities of technology?
  • How can PICTFOR members further collaborate to maintain momentum and best practice when looking to diversify the public sector?
  • How can tech increase access to public services for underrepresented groups?

 

Annual Dinner

Theme (TBC)

Member’s Event

Date: 7:00pm, 27th November, Cholmondeley Room

If you would like further information on this topic or about PICTFOR’s programme of events, please get in touch!

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