Executive AI Governance Series 2026

A four‑part, invitation‑only briefing series for senior leaders in public‑sector and regulated organisations.

Focused insight on oversight, accountability and AI risk—designed to support defensible leadership in a rapidly changing landscape.

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Why this series exists

Enterprise AI tools such as Microsoft Copilot are being rolled out across councils, NHS bodies, charities and regulated organisations. Adoption is moving quickly. Governance, oversight and assurance are often trying to catch up.

This series gives senior leaders a strategic pulse check on AI governance. It is a space to understand emerging risks, compare approaches with peers and clarify what good oversight looks like in practice.

Where AI is already in use without clear oversight
Where accountability for AI risk sits today
What good looks like for defensible governance

This is not tool training. This is leadership governance.

Who it is for

Designed for decision makers and risk holders in public sector and regulated environments, including:

Chief Executives and Directors
Trustees and Board Members
Heads of Communications and Engagement
Heads of Digital, Data, Transformation or IT
Governance, Risk and Compliance Leads

Attendance is limited to one representative per organisation to keep the discussion senior and focused.

The 2026 Executive AI Governance Series

All sessions run 12:30 to 13:15 as live online webinars.

Session 1 – 25 March

The Copilot Blindspot: Governance Gaps After Rollout

Focus: Moving from initial deployment to long term oversight and risk management. We look at what happens once enterprise AI tools are switched on, how shadow use develops and where governance gaps typically appear.

Session 2 – 22 April

Safeguarding and Bias: Protecting Vulnerable Groups in AI Services

Focus: Ensuring ethical AI use in social care, health and community support. We explore how AI can amplify bias, create safeguarding blind spots and what responsible controls and escalation routes need to look like.

Session 3 – 20 May

The Transparency Trap: AI in Public Communications and FOI Exposure

Focus: Managing reputational risk and the legal implications of AI generated content. We examine AI-assisted drafting in press, web and social content, how that intersects with FOI and complaints, and what needs to be recorded for defensibility.

Session 4 – 24 June

The Board’s Role: Accountability and Assurance Expectations

Focus: What Trustees and Directors must ask to ensure defensible AI governance. We cover the questions boards should be asking, what reasonable assurance looks like and how leadership can demonstrate control without becoming technical experts.

What you will gain

By attending the series you will:

Understand where AI governance risk is emerging across your sector
Identify the specific questions your board and executive team should be asking
Gain visibility of shadow use and oversight gaps in your own organisation
Hear how peers are approaching the same issues in practice
Leave each session with clear, practical next steps

The aim is clarity and priority, not a long slide deck to file and forget.

How the series runs

Delivered as live online webinars
45 minutes per session
One representative per organisation
No recordings circulated to support open and honest discussion
No follow up sales pressure
Optional private support available via the Executive Diagnostic and Workshops

Next live session: 25 March, 12:30 to 13:15.

You can register for a single session or for all four.

We will ask for your name, role, organisation and which dates you plan to attend.