This event will explore crucial aspects of AI assurance in healthcare settings. The session will bring together industry experts, healthcare professionals, and policymakers to discuss the implementation of AI verification, validation, and monitoring mechanisms within the health and social care sector. The event opens with a keynote on building trust through AI assurance, followed by a comprehensive panel discussion on industry developments and progress in healthcare AI implementation.
The afternoon will feature practical demonstrations of real-world applications in healthcare, complemented by a presentation on essential tools and frameworks for responsible AI innovation. A fireside panel focusing on critical requirements for AI assurance in the NHS will round out the formal proceedings, followed by networking opportunities.
The health and social care sector represents a critical frontier for AI assurance, dealing with sensitive personal data, life-critical medical decisions, and complex stakeholder relationships. The existing regulatory framework, including clinical safety standards and data protection requirements, provides a foundation for developing comprehensive AI assurance mechanisms.
The sector's experience with evidence-based practice and clinical governance offers valuable insights for broader AI assurance frameworks, particularly as healthcare organisations work to balance the transformative potential of AI with robust safety measures and ethical considerations.
This event forms part of a broader sector-specific AI Assurance campaign and will contribute to a paper showcasing AI adoption in sector-specific contexts, particularly highlighting how members are embedding ethics in their practices.
techUK - Seizing the AI Opportunity
For the UK to fully seize the AI opportunity, citizens and businesses must have trust and confidence in AI. techUK and our members champion the development of reliable and safe AI systems that align with the UK’s ethical principles.
AI assurance is central to this mission. Our members engage directly with policy makers, regulators, and industry leaders to influence policy and standards on AI safety and ethics, contributing to a responsible innovation environment. Through these efforts, we help build public trust in AI adoption whilst ensuring our members stay ahead of regulatory developments.
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Tess Buckley
Tess Buckley
A digital ethicist and musician, Tess holds a MA in AI and Philosophy, specialising in ableism in biotechnologies. Their professional journey includes working as an AI Ethics Analyst with a dataset on corporate digital responsibility, followed by supporting the development of a specialised model for sustainability disclosure requests. Currently at techUK as programme manager in digital ethics and AI safety, Tess focuses on demystifying and operationalising ethics through assurance mechanisms and standards. Their primary research interests encompass AI music systems, AI fluency, and technology created by and for differently abled individuals. Their overarching goal is to apply philosophical principles to make emerging technologies both explainable and ethical.
Outside of work Tess enjoys kickboxing, ballet, crochet and jazz music.
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Tess Buckley
A digital ethicist and musician, Tess holds a MA in AI and Philosophy, specialising in ableism in biotechnologies. Their professional journey includes working as an AI Ethics Analyst with a dataset on corporate digital responsibility, followed by supporting the development of a specialised model for sustainability disclosure requests. Currently at techUK as programme manager in digital ethics and AI safety, Tess focuses on demystifying and operationalising ethics through assurance mechanisms and standards. Their primary research interests encompass AI music systems, AI fluency, and technology created by and for differently abled individuals. Their overarching goal is to apply philosophical principles to make emerging technologies both explainable and ethical.
Viola Pastorino
Viola Pastorino is a policy, governance, and strategic communication specialist.