Global Executive Live Panel discussions bring together chief executives and local authority experts from across the world to discuss practical insights and ideas.
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping local government, raising important questions about how technology-driven efficiency can coexist with the deeply human nature of council work. This session brings together expert speakers to explore practical strategies for using AI to support resilience and financial sustainability, while safeguarding the empathy, judgement and community connection that sit at the heart of effective local government.
Key questions to be addressed in the discussion include:
- How councils can use AI to streamline operations and reduce costs without eroding relationships, trust and community care
- The transparency risks when AI informs decisions that have real community effect
- Whether AI will deliver long term financial savings or a short term fix which could undermine financial sustainability
- How AI could change the council role and skill sets required by staff and how that could transition within the organisation
- How councils can ensure strong governance frameworks and public trust when using AI
