Emerging technologies are making public organisations rethink the way they manage and deliver public services. The Public Sector Tech Watch aims to track record of the increasing uptake of these technologies through a database of use cases, scientific reports and insightful webinars. 

On this topic, we are happy to announce that a new series of webinars will be hosted by the Public Sector Tech Watch: ‘Innovating the EU Public Sector: Insights on Artificial Intelligence Adoption and the GovTech Ecosystem’. Through three different sessions, you will be able to discover: 

• The related competencies and governance practices needed for AI in the public sector; 
• The critical influencing factors for cross-border GovTech practices; 
• The factors that influence perceived AI adoption by public managers.

Register on the three separate links to dive deeper into the Artificial Intelligence adoption and GovTech Ecosystem of EU’s public sector!

1st Webinar. Competencies and Governance Practices ​for AI in the Public Sector​

• Date and time: Tuesday 23 April 2024 10:00-12:00 (Central European Time)
• High-level description: The workshop will focus on discussing the result of empirical research conducted on understanding 1) what are the competencies needed for individuals working with AI in the public sector; and 2) what are appropriate governance practices to be used by public organisations working with AI. The discussion will aim at informing a wide range of stakeholders, and at formulating guidelines and actions for developing the needed individual competencies and organisational governance practices in the use of AI by the public sector in Europe.
• Click here to register! 

2nd Webinar. GovTech in Europe: Critical Influencing Factors for Cross-Border GovTech Practices

• Date and Time: Thursday 16 May 14:00 – 16.00 (CET)
• High-level description: This event focuses on the challenges faced by GovTech actors operating across borders, and outlines possible solutions bearing the potential to improve European Commission's policies and initiatives in support to GovTech practices in Europe. The study is grounded in a theoretical framework, which was validated through extensive research over the last year, including more than 110 interviews with European GovTech founders and leaders. Attendees will gain a deep understanding of the current landscape and dynamics within GovTech practices, the challenges of cross-border operations for both, policymakers and practitioners, and how these can be addressed in the context of European policies. 
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3rd Webinar. What Factors Influence Perceived AI Adoption by Public Managers? A Survey in Seven EU-countries

• Date and Time: Monday 27 May 14.30 – 16.00 (CET)
• High-level description: This seminar will present the results of a report for which 500 generic public managers (managers with no specific IT expertise) from seven EU-countries were surveyed. The session will provide an overview of the factors that help, and hinder AI adoption as perceived by public managers, including technical issues (e.g., technical capacity and data knowledge), but also ‘soft’ elements such innovation culture and AI trustworthiness. In addition, the discussion will explore how the broader environment (policies, regulations, leadership) as well as a managers’ personal attitude towards AI in society shapes perceived AI adoption. The seminar will include a presentation of the main results and conclusions of the report, a panel discussion with experts from science and practice, and an audience Q&A. 
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You will receive a confirmation email per webinar after you register. We are looking forward to sharing insights with you!

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