A conversation with Scottish Government, Welsh Government and Objective

As public sector organisations move from AI experimentation to operational reality, this on-demand panel discussion from DigitalScotland explores how governments can deploy AI responsibly, at scale and with trust.

Drawing on insights from senior leaders in Scottish Government and Welsh Government, the panel examines what it takes to embed AI effectively to deliver smarter, faster and more accountable public services.

The panel explored:

  • How progressive, intelligence-led governance is taking shape across the public sector
  • Why innovation and agility are critical to meeting tomorrow’s challenges
  • What is powering the next wave of public sector transformation and excellence

A clear theme emerged: unlocking AI’s potential must go hand in hand with protecting trust, equity and inclusion. Panellists agreed that success now depends on organisational readiness - spanning skills, ethics, culture and data - to embed AI responsibly and effectively across government.

Watch on-demand to gain practical insights and strategic perspectives from leaders shaping the future of digital government.

Panellists 

Eilidh McLaughlin, Deputy Director, Digital Ethics, Inclusion and Assurance

Scottish Government

Glyn Jones, Chief Digital Officer and Director of Analysis

Welsh Government

Cassandra Bisset, VP Strategy - Information Intelligence

Objective