Webinar: Unlock Public Sector Artificial Intelligence Opportunities – SME/VCSE

About this event

Are you an SME or VCSE looking to break into public sector Artificial Intelligence (AI) procurement?

Navigating public sector procurement can be challenging, but our webinar series is designed to help the two sectors understand AI procurement, access opportunities, and successfully register as suppliers on the AI Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS).

Join us for three insightful sessions, where industry experts and government representatives will guide you through:

• the role of SMEs and VCSEs in the Public Sector
• how to get started with AI Procurement – learn about the AI DPS and how to register as a supplier
• an overview of the Government’s AI adoption project – discover key
• investment areas and how you can benefit
• success stories and lessons learned – SME/VCSE showcase: a case study
• navigating common procurement challenges – an opportunity for discussion

Webinar Schedule:

• Wednesday 19 March 11:00am – 12:30pm: Getting Started with AI Procurement – The role of SMEs and VCSEs in the Public Sector and the AI Dynamic Purchasing System
• Tuesday 22 April 2:00pm – 3:30pm: Government AI Strategy
• Thursday 22 May 1:00pm – 2:30pm: SME/VCSE Success Story and Lessons Learned

This is a must-attend event for SMEs and VCSEs looking to break into public sector AI procurement, featuring expert insights from Crown Representatives, key software category leads and successful SME case stories.

March agenda:

• introduction and welcome
• the role of SMEs and VCSEs in the public sector
• introduction to the AI DPS
• common challenges for SMEs/VCSEs
• closing comments and Q&A
• future webinar information and feedback