May AI Meetup - Governance and Literacy Implementation

Explore AI Governance and AI Literacy Frameworks at May's First Monday Meetup. Todd Bowman explores AI governance implementation while Dr Elsamari Botha examines multi-dimensional AI literacy frameworks. Drinks, demos, and practical takeaways included.

Meet up with your local AI community on the First Monday of May at EPIC Innovation:

5:30–6:00 pm — Drinks & Networking<br>6:00–6:45 pm — Todd Bowman - AI Governance Implementation<br>6:45–7:30 pm — Dr Elsamari Botha - AI Literacy & Operating Models<br>7:30–8:00 pm — Drinks & Open Q&A

This month's First Monday Meetup dives into practical implementation frameworks for AI readiness.

Todd Bowman - Best Practices for AI Governance Implementation<br>As artificial intelligence becomes embedded in business operations worldwide, organisations face a critical inflection point: the shift from experimental AI adoption to sustainable, responsible integration.

In this session, Todd will:<br>• Share proven governance frameworks that balance innovation with accountability<br>• Explore practical implementation strategies for AI oversight and ethics<br>• Discuss how to build organisational capacity for responsible AI deployment<br>• Address common challenges in establishing AI governance structures

Beyond Prompting: Multi-Dimensional AI Literacy and New Operating Models for the AI Era — Dr Elsamari Botha<br>The integration of AI into organizations represents more than a technological upgrade, it demands a fundamental transformation in how we work, decide, and deliver value. While many AI upskilling efforts focus narrowly on prompting techniques, truly thriving in an AI-enabled world requires a far more comprehensive approach. This talk explores two critical dimensions of organizational readiness for AI: Multidimensional AI Literacy Frameworks, and new Operating Models for the AI Era (and the skills employees will need to thrive in these contexts)

In this session, Dr Elsamari will:<br>• Define what multi-dimensional AI literacy really means beyond prompting<br>• Present frameworks for building AI capability across organizations<br>• Explore new operating models required for the AI era<br>• Discuss the skills employees need to thrive in AI-enabled environments

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When: Monday, 4 May, 5:30–8:00 pm<br>Where: EPIC Innovation, Christchurch

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Sponsored by AI Coaching Academy. Come have some beer and wine and raise a glass with your local AI Community!