ACS Canberra Monthly Wrap Up - April 2025

Canberra Branch: Embedding responsibility at the core of AI development

On 29 April, ACS Canberra was proud to co-host the workshop “Build Responsible AI into Your AI Projects” in collaboration with AI CoLab Alliance—an initiative supported by the APS Capability Reinvestment Fund to foster cross-sector collaboration and codesign in emerging technologies.

Led by the insightful Eric Nguyen, this interactive session brought together professionals from across sectors to explore how to embed Responsible AI principles into real-world projects from the ground up.

• The interactive role-play session was a standout, offering participants a hands-on way to apply and reflect on the concepts shared earlier in the day.
• There was strong appreciation for the emphasis on human factors — recognizing the diverse stakeholders affected by AI systems, beyond technical roles.
• We discussed the real-world impacts and consequences of AI, looking past KPIs and statistics to focus on how systems affect people and society.
• Participants also highlighted the strategic benefits of adopting Responsible AI early, starting from the MVP stage — not just to meet compliance, but to create lasting value, build trust, and stay ahead of evolving expectations.
• Responsible AI isn’t just about how AI is built or launched — it’s about how it works in the real world, day in and day out. It’s about AI in operation, not just in action. Making real progress requires teams to work together across functions and move beyond silos, especially when navigating complex policies and assurance frameworks.

ACS Partners with APSC: Building Cyber-Smart Capability in the Public Sector

As part of our ongoing partnership with the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) under the Digital Supported Pathways Program, ACS Canberra was proud to deliver Masterclass Series 1: Cyber Security in Practice on 30 April - a dynamic session focused on advancing digital skills within the public sector.

A huge thank you to our expert speakers, Jakub Zverina and Matthew Newbery, for leading such an insightful and engaging session. Your practical knowledge and real-world expertise are helping shape a future-ready public service equipped to navigate the evolving digital landscape.

At ACS Canberra, we are committed to supporting the development of a future-ready workforce through strategic partnerships, skills-building initiatives, and continuous professional learning opportunities. Stay connected as we continue to drive digital capability uplift across the ACT and beyond.