Practical pathways to AI-ready government data — lessons from the Home Office, Cabinet Office & the Department for Business and Trade

How are government organisations moving from AI ambition to actionable reality? 

In this webinar, experts from the Home Office, the Cabinet Office, and the Department for 

Business and Trade share their experiences of what it takes to implement AI effectively and 

responsibly in government. 

Building on their initial discussion in June, this follow-up session picks up where the 

conversation left off and delves further into practical insights and strategies for success. 

What you’ll learn 

● Data maturity — assessing both the technical readiness of data and the cultural 

readiness of people 

● Dealing with legacy systems and laying strong foundations  

● Addressing AI ethics and governance  

● Initiating AI programs and why iterating and testing matters  

● Showing value to senior leaders and quantifying benefits 

● The importance of communities of practice, sharing and reuse across government  

Who should attend? 

This webinar is designed for civil servants, data professionals, policymakers, and anyone 

tackling legacy challenges and building AI-ready government data.

Speakers 

Panellists: 

● Sian Thomas MBE, Chief Data Officer, Department for Business and Trade 

● Richard Appiah, Head of Data Strategy, Home Office 

● Dr. Ravinder Singh Zandu, Head of Digital and Systems, Cabinet Office 

Host 

● Chad Bond, Director of Strategy and Innovation, Zaizi