Oct 02, 2025

Governing AI Strategy in a Highly Regulated World – Best practices for the public sector

Key Takeaways: Grasp the critical importance of AI governance in the public sector. Gain knowledge of the current regulatory landscape and strategies to navigate it. Learn practical steps and best practices for implementing effective AI governance. Understand the risks associated with poor AI governance and how to mitigate them. Discover tools and technologies that can support robust AI governance frameworks.

This webinar will provide public sector leaders with a comprehensive understanding of effectively governing AI strategies under increasing regulatory pressures. As AI continues to transform public services, ensuring that its deployment is ethical, transparent and compliant with global regulations is crucial. This session will offer insights into the principles of AI governance, the importance of regulatory compliance and practical steps for implementing robust AI governance frameworks.

Key Takeaways:

Grasp the critical importance of AI governance in the public sector.
Gain knowledge of the current regulatory landscape and strategies to navigate it.
Learn practical steps and best practices for implementing effective AI governance.
Understand the risks associated with poor AI governance and how to mitigate them.
Discover tools and technologies that can support robust AI governance frameworks.

Presenters

Jennifer Robinson

Global Strategic Advisor, Public Sector, SAS

While working to help governments maximize the use of their data through data integration, data management and analytics, Jennifer Robinson’s career in software development is complemented by the opportunity to serve as a local elected leader for the last 25 years. Robinson cowrote the book A Practical Guide to Analytics for Government and is featured in the book Smart Cities, Smart Future. In addition to writing articles and blogs about data-driven governing, she speaks with government leaders about emerging technologies and how to adopt them strategically.

Vrushali Sawant

Data Scientist, Data Ethics Practice (DEP), SAS

Vrushali Sawant steers the practical implementation of fairness and trustworthy principles into the SAS platform. She regularly writes and speaks about practical strategies for implementing trustworthy AI systems. With a background in analytical consulting, data management and data visualization, Sawant has been helping customers make data-driven decisions for a decade. She holds a master’s degree in data science and a master’s degree in business administration.

Josefin Rosén, Ph.D.

Principal Trustworthy AI Specialist,Data Ethics Practice, SAS

Dr. Josefin Rosén is the Principal Trustworthy AI Specialist with SAS’ Data Ethics Practice. With over 20 years of experience in AI and advanced analytics, she helps shape the company’s responsible innovation strategy and supports both employees and customers in implementing AI that advances human well-being and autonomy. Josefin holds a Ph.D. in Chemometrics from the Faculty of Pharmacy at Uppsala University.

Kalliopi Spyridaki

Chief Privacy Strategist, EMEA & Asia Pacific, SAS

Kalliopi Spyridaki is a lawyer and public policy leader specialising in international privacy, data, and AI regulation. As part of SAS since 2007, she drives global engagement with regulators and policymakers to shape laws impacting the tech sector. She advises on corporate strategy, product development, and legal compliance, and serves on SAS’s AI Oversight Committee, guiding responsible AI governance. Her career spans government and private sector roles in EU law, and she has held leadership positions in Business at OECD and DIGITALEUROPE. A frequent speaker and published author, Kalliopi is a member of the Athens Bar and holds law degrees from the University of Athens and the University of Tübingen. She is fluent in four languages and based in Brussels.