About the event

The Alan Turing Institute and The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) present an essential, collaborative workshop designed to help HR professionals embed responsible AI practices and confidently navigate the challenges of AI adoption.

As AI tools become increasingly accessible across all sectors, understanding and mitigating AI risks has never been more important – especially for SMEs making strategic decisions about implementing AI in their organisations.

This 3-hour session brings HR professionals together to look at practical examples and take part in guided exercises. The session is designed to support open discussion, encourage reflective practice and help participants share ideas and experiences about AI risks and their potential impact.

What to expect

Introduction to responsible AI
Explore the key challenges in adopting AI responsibly, including explainability, fairness, transparency, privacy, and understand how these considerations shape effective business decision making.

Collaborative tools and activities
Get hands-on experience with structured activities and collaborative tools that help individuals and organisations take a holistic approach to understanding and applying responsible AI practices.

Case study-based learning
Work together in groups on a featured case study exploring the use of AI in HR, applying responsible AI principles to real-world scenarios through practical, guided exercises.

Cross-sector networking
Share experiences and insights with HR professionals from different industries and at various stages of AI adoption, fostering collaborative learning and connections.

Who should attend?

This workshop is for HR professionals who are involved in decisions around implementing AI tools and solutions in their organisations, and looking to understand responsible AI practices and risk mitigation strategies

Please note that this workshop is open exclusively to HR professionals. No prior technical knowledge is required, and the content is designed to be understandable for those without a technical background.

What will you learn?

Responsible AI foundation
A clear introduction to responsible AI concepts and the key challenges in adopting AI responsibly.

Practical tools
Access to an HR specific case study and collaborative tools that can be applied directly in your projects and business contexts.

Cross-sector learning
Share experiences with other HR professionals from different industries who are at various stages of AI adoption, fostering collaborative learning.

Continued learning
Guidance on further reading and useful resources for ongoing learning in responsible AI education.

By the end of the workshop, you will:

• Understand the fundamental principles of responsible AI and key areas of risk.
• Be able to identify and mitigate business risks of AI solutions in an HR setting.
• Be equipped with practical tools to continue applying responsible AI practices in your own work.
• Have established valuable connections across different sectors and AI adoption stages.

The Alan Turing Institute

The Alan Turing Institute is the UK’s national institute for data science and artificial intelligence. As the delivery partner for this workshop, the Institute brings world-class expertise in responsible AI research and practical implementation.

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) is the professional body for human resources, learning and development, organisation development and all people professionals – experts in people, work and change. We have been championing better work and working lives for over 100 years.

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