MeetUp: AI Agents in Action: Transforming Work – Opportunities and Risks

Description

AI Agents are rapidly evolving and reshaping how tasks are executed across government and corporate sectors.  Join us for an engaging InfoGovANZ virtual MeetUp with special guest Richard P. Kessler where we’ll explore: What AI Agents are and how they are being deployed; Key opportunities and efficiencies in government and industry use cases; Risks and limitations, including compliance, ethical, and operational concerns; Best-practice approaches to governance, oversight, and risk mitigation; and What leaders need to know to stay ahead of emerging developments. These systems are already being explored and implemented in areas such as:

• Policy development and analysis
• Regulatory compliance and legal operations
• Public service delivery and citizen engagement
• Records and information management
• Procurement, finance, and audit functions
• Cybersecurity and risk monitoring
• Customer experience and support services
• Research, data analysis, and knowledge management

As their capabilities grow, so do the risks from data privacy breaches and opaque decision-making to challenges around accountability, transparency, and governance.

Join us for an engaging InfoGovANZ virtual MeetUp where we’ll explore:

• What AI Agents are and how they are being deployed
• Key opportunities and efficiencies in government and industry use cases
• Risks and limitations, including compliance, ethical, and operational concerns
• Best-practice approaches to governance, oversight, and risk mitigation
• What leaders need to know to stay ahead of emerging developments

This interactive discussion is an opportunity to share insights, ask questions, and connect with peers who are navigating the fast-changing AI landscape.

Please note:

• As our MeetUps are interactive discussion forums, you will need to have your camera on.
• Our MeetUps are conducted under Chatham House Rules and are not recorded.

Event Details

Date: Thursday, 11 June 2026

Time: 11am – 12 noon AEST

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm New Zealand

9:00 pm – 10:00 pm U.S (Wednesday 10 June)

Location: Teams Online

Facilitator: Dr Susan Bennett PhD, LLM(Hons), MBA, FGIA, FIP, CIPP/E, CIPT
Founder and Executive Director InfoGovANZ
Principal, Sibenco Legal & Advisory

This session will commence with a presentation from Mr Richard P. Kessler before moving into an interactive discussion.

Please note that this MeetUp will not be recorded and will be conducted under Chatham House Rules to support open and candid discussion. To help create an engaging and collegial environment, we ask attendees to have their cameras on during the discussion. This helps make the session more interactive and enjoyable for all participants.

Cost:  Free for InfoGovANZ Members

Enquiries: infogovanz@infogovanz.com