Oliver Patel

Enterprise AI Governance Lead AstraZeneca

AI governance leader with a decade of experience at the intersection of responsible AI, data privacy and digital technology policy. Lead the Global Enterprise AI Governance team at AstraZeneca, a global pharmaceutical company with over 80,000 employees and a deep AI ecosystem. Passionate advocate for the safe, trustworthy and responsible development and use of AI. Translator between the technical and non-technical worlds. Leader, educator and public speaker, with experience working in academia and research at University College London, in public policy and digital diplomacy for the UK Government, and as a media commentator and political analyst on outlets like BBC, Sky News and CNN.

Agenda Day 1

11:45 AM CASE STUDY: BEYOND TRAINING: DISCOVER HOW ASTRAZENECA ARE EMPOWERING 12,000 EMPLOYEES THROUGH GENERATIVE AI

In an era defined by AI advancements, traditional training falls short. How do you truly equip your workforce to thrive amidst the Generative AI revolution? Join this session where Oliver Patel, Enterprise AI Governance lead, AstraZeneca, delves into their award-winning “Thriving in the Age of AI” program, recently recognized as the most innovative AI learning program of the year. During this session Oliver will explore how AstraZeneca successfully engaged over 12,000 employees, transforming a standard training initiative into a powerful AI empowerment experience. He will share insights into:

  • Moving Beyond Traditional Training: Discover how AstraZeneca shifted the focus from technical skills to fostering deep understanding and critical thinking about AI’s impact.
  • Building a Collaborative Learning Environment: Learn how AstraZeneca created spaces for employees to explore the opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations of Generative AI through collaborative discussions and expert engagement.
  • Empowering Responsible AI Adoption: Discover how the team at AstraZeneca guided employees to leverage AI effectively and responsibly, both in their professional andpersonal lives

Check out the incredible speaker line-up to see who will be joining Oliver.

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