Frederik David de Kock

Senior Director of Data Science & Analytics Product Management Elsevier

David de Kock, Senior Director of Data Science & Analytics Product Management at Elsevier, a global leader in research publishing and information analytics, leads the Product Data Science and Analytics Platform and Services teams. He and his teams have pioneered the application of Elsevier's RAI principles to an in-house recommender and decision support system, to understand and mitigate bias amplification to assure fairness. This achievement laid the foundation for a dedicated central function at Elsevier focused on RAI and DS/AI governance and strategy. David's academic background includes an MSc in Physics from the University of Amsterdam, and he began his professional journey in management consultancy at PwC. With a diverse career, he has held various roles in technology and data management, and he ran his own successful start-ups.

Workshop Day - NOW Monday 20th May

3:00 PM Workshop D: Maximizing Value and Motivation through Strategic AI Governance

Join us for an engaging workshop that goes beyond the traditional perspective of AI governance, exploring how to develop and deploy a comprehensive framework that not only ensures fairness and compliance but also maximizes value and motivation within your enterprise. Our speaker, a seasoned expert in AI governance, will shed light on the broader benefits of a well-crafted governance framework, focusing on strategic alignment to the business for optimal AI investment returns.

Key Takeaways:

  1. Context Clarification:
  • Understanding the Significance: Explore why AI governance goes beyond mere compliance, delving into the additional benefits it brings to the table.
  • Navigating the Regulatory Landscape: Highlight current policies and laws while expanding the discussion to the broader themes relevant to AI governance.
  1. How:
  • Strategic Alignment: Uncover the critical role of strategic alignment in maximizing the value derived from AI investments, ensuring that AI initiatives are tightly integrated with overall business objectives.
  • Motivating Teams: Discover how a well-aligned governance framework fosters a sense of purpose among AI professionals, helping them see the direct impact of their work on the company and its customers.
  • Dynamic and Accessible Framework: Learn practical strategies for developing an adaptable governance framework that is accessible across the organization, making it a living, breathing tool for success.
  • Operationalizing Success: Delve into measures of success, including the establishment of an AI governance maturity model, and practically map out the steps needed for your success journey.

This workshop is an opportunity to gain practical insights into leveraging AI governance as a strategic asset for your enterprise's success. Come away with a broader understanding of the whys and hows, and discover how a well-structured governance framework can drive value, motivate your teams, and make your AI initiatives truly transformative.

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

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