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On 25 September, IEEE SA convened an Executive Roundtable on AI Governance, bringing together senior leaders from industry, policy, and consulting. The session examined both sides of a growing challenge: achieving compliance with the EU AI Act and addressing what lies beyond compliance in the wider AI governance landscape.
The European AI Act, which entered into force on 1 August 2024, will apply gradually over the coming months and years as different obligations take effect.
As this phased implementation unfolds,organisations face both urgency and uncertainty. While the Act covers only a limited share of AI applications, a much broader space remains where companies still need practical governance measures—from standards and assurance to training and certification—to deploy AI responsibly and at scale.
Perspectives from industry on how organisations are responding to this evolving landscape were shared by Adam Ingle, Global Lead of Digital Policy at LEGO, and Ansgar Koene, Global AI Ethics and Regulatory Leader at EY. The panel explored how industry is addressing AI governance, compliance, procurement, and trust. Participants also examined key pain points and blind spots in AI governance, including challenges around procurement and demonstrating return on investment.
Held under Chatham House rules, insights from the session will contribute to a forthcoming white paper outlining practical pathways for organisations to operationalise AI governance beyond compliance. This publication will feed into IEEE’s broader initiatives, including its standards development and professional training programmes, to support responsible AI deployment across sectors.
Reach out to us if you wish to contribute to this effort, and watch this space—as well as our social media channels—for updates on the outcomes of this roundtable.