As AI and emerging technologies continue to reshape how we govern, report, and deliver services, it's more important than ever that public sector voices help lead that conversation.

That’s why our Principal Consultant, Colart Miles, accepted the invitation to chair the Government & Policy breakout session at the upcoming AIoT Global Summit, 15-16 July 2025.

It’s a timely opportunity to connect with public leaders, policymakers, and technologists working at the intersection of AI, IoT, strategy, and civic accountability.

The Real Opportunity: Strategic Clarity in an AI Era

The Government & Policy forum will explore:

• Regulatory frameworks for AI and IoT

• Public trust and responsible data use

• Strategies for adoption that balance innovation with public interest

These aren’t theoretical questions. They’re issues our clients face daily.

At OPAL3, we work with councils, CCOs, and public agencies navigating complex environments - where the pressure to modernise is real, but so is the responsibility to deliver clarity, transparency, and impact.

How We’re Thinking About AI at OPAL3

We don’t believe in adding AI for the sake of it.

We believe AI should support human judgement, not replace it - and be integrated in ways that reduce complexity rather than create more.

Some of the ways we’re applying AI in OPAL3 include:

• Summarising commentary across departments

• Highlighting risk and exceptions early

• Reducing reporting overhead while preserving strategic insight

All of it is grounded in a single idea: support leaders to see clearly and act confidently.

What We’ll Bring to the Summit

We’re not showing up with hype. We’re showing up with experience - and questions worth exploring:

• How can performance systems evolve to support AI-enabled policy and service design?

• Where does structured commentary complement data-driven reporting?

• What does meaningful AI adoption look like inside government organisations?

We’ll bring what we’ve learned through OPAL3, and we’ll learn from others who are navigating similar paths - here in Aotearoa, across Australia, and around the world.

Let’s Make This a Useful Conversation

Public leadership in an AI world isn’t about speed - it’s about alignment. Between values, systems, data, and people.

If you’re attending the AIoT Summit, I hope you’ll join us for the Government & Policy breakout. We’ll be aiming for a clear, honest, forward-thinking discussion.  

Get your tickets here: https://techtalk.org.nz/summit

If you can’t make it, follow along - we’ll be sharing key takeaways via this blog and LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/praxxis-group/

Because AI will influence the future of public work. But it’s up to all of us to shape that future wisely.

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