Building Practical AI Governance for your business

Workshop: Building Practical AI Governance for your business

Join the Artificial Intelligence Collaboration Centre (AICC), in partnership with the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council through the Local Economic Partnership, invites local businesses to take the next step in their AI journey with a practical, hands-on workshop focused on responsible AI adoption.

As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly embedded in everyday business operations, understanding how to use it safely, responsibly and effectively is more important than ever. Whether your business is already using AI or just getting started, having the right policies, processes and accountability structures in place is essential.

This interactive workshop will move beyond AI awareness and focus on turning responsible AI principles into practical business actions. Through expert-led guidance and group activities, participants will develop tools and frameworks they can take back to their organisations and adapt to their own needs.

Eligibility – Please Read Before Booking
This event is exclusively open to organisations and businesses based within the Newry, Mourne and Down District Council area.
Please ensure your organisation or business meets this eligibility requirement before booking your ticket.

By the end of the workshop, you will have created:

• A Responsible AI Policy

• An AI Register

• Clear accountability structures

• A set of core rules for AI use in your business

The session is hosted and delivered by the AICC, bringing real experience from industry, policy, and responsible AI.

The workshop is practical, interactive, and easy to follow. No technical background is needed.

Understanding Responsible AI

• What responsible AI means in simple terms

• Key ideas: fairness, accountability, transparency, safety

• Common risks when using AI in business

• Overview of workshop output

Group Activity 1: AI Register

Goal: Understand where AI is used and identify risks

• Make-up of an AI Register

• Listing AI use in your business

• Tagging AI

Outcome: AI Register

Group Activity 2: Accountability

Goal: Defining who is responsible for AI

• Roles vs Needs

• Identifying key roles

• AI lifecycle and roles

• GAP analysis

Outcome: Accountability Structure

Group Activity 3: Responsible AI Policy

Goal: Bringing defined rules to your business

• Purpose of a policy

• Defining purpose and scope

• Adding key principles

• Managing risk

Outcome: Responsible AI Policy

Group Activity 4: Core AI Rules

Goal: Create clear rules for using AI

• Reasons for core rules

• Define what is allowed and not allowed

• Create simple rules

Wrap-up, Questions, and Next Steps

The day will also feature ample networking opportunities, complemented by refreshments to keep energy levels up and ensure participants can fully engage with the sessions.