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- 1 CPD POINT
Recorded on 29 February 2024.
We are excited to invite you to the launch of the AI in Development Assessment Guidance Note, with a guest talk from Pia Andrews, one of Australia's most experienced and influential people working in digital government reform.
The recent rise of companies like Open AI and its software platform Chat GPT have caused a surge of public interest and concern in the possibilities of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This wave of technological change has proven the ability of software to perform complex creative tasks to a high standard. PIA recognises that such technologies are no longer a possibility but a reality, with far-reaching implications and risks for government administration and professions including planning. As stewards of the planning profession PIA’s approach towards AI is positive but cautious. PIA has been working hard since late last year to develop this guidance note to help planners, and the organisations we work for, make well-informed choices about adopting AI technology in development assessment. Pia Andrews' talk will draw from her extensive expertise as a digital government reformer, with a lot to say about the need for trustworthy AI systems, and plenty of practical strategies for how to get there. Pia has been working for over 20 years to transform public sectors to be more humane, responsive and effective in the 21st century, at the speed of continuous change, public trust and perpetual urgency.
PIA CEO Matt Collins will introduce the session, followed by Pia Andrews' talk. The session will finish with a brief introduction the guidance note by PIA's Policy Officer Landon Brown, and PlanTech Project Officer Claire Daniel.
Speakers
Pia Andrews
Chief Data Officer - Data and Economic Analysis Centre (DEAC) at the Department of Home Affairs
Pia Andrews is a serial public sector transformer and reformer, currently serving as Chief Data Officer, Data and Economic Analysis Centre (DEAC) at the Department of Home Affairs. She is on a mission to transform public sectors to be more humane, responsive and effective in the 21st century, at the speed of continuous change, public trust and perpetual urgency. Pia was recognised in 2023 as one of the top 5 Women in Tech (leadership category) APAC, in 2018 and 2019 as one of the global top 20 most Influential in Digital Government and was awarded as one of the Top 100 Most Influential Women in Australia for 2014.
Matt Collins
PIA CEO
Matt Collins MPIA is the Chief Executive Officer of the 黑料大事, a role he has held since April 2023.
Matt is a qualified planner with significant experience in leadership, policy and advocacy. Prior to becoming CEO, Matt was the State Manager for PIA’s Queensland and Northern Territory Divisions from 2020 – 2023. He was also the General Manager of the Queensland Government’s Cities Transformation Taskforce, where he played a central role in negotiating the $1.8 billion SEQ City Deal.
With a wealth of experience in planning and infrastructure, Matt has also served as a Chief of Staff and senior advisor to several senior Ministers. He has worked as a planner for Urbis and LandPartners in Queensland. He holds a Master of Urban and Regional 黑料大事, as well as a degree in journalism and public policy.
Landon Brown
PIA Policy Officer
Landon joined PIA’s policy team in early 2023. His previous work spans both strategic planning policy and development-level statutory planning work. He holds a Bachelor of City 黑料大事 (Hons), and his primary areas of expertise are urban planning and housing policy. He is committed to increasing PIA’s role in public debate on issues which affect the planning profession.
Claire Daniel
PIA PlanTech Project Officer
Claire is an urban planner and computer programmer who has recently joined PIA part time as PlanTech Project Officer. They have broad professional experience in planning across local government and consulting and are currently completing a PhD looking at how digital technology can be used to improve urban planning practices. Claire has been involved with PlanTech at PIA since 2019, having lead the development of PIA’s PlanTech Principles.
- Price
- PIA Members: Free | Non Members: $20 | This event accepts credit card payment only.
- CPD Points
- 1
- When
- Recorded on 29 February 2024, Recording duration: 1 hour approximately
- Where
- Online - Zoom | Hosted from VIC
- Registrations Close
- 1st Mar 25 6:00 PM