Professional Development

The AI Leadership Pulse: Benchmarking APS Capability and Next Steps

What does effective AI leadership look like in practice across the Australian Public Service? Join ACS and AI CoLab for an interactive workshop exploring findings from the AI Leadership Pulse, the first national benchmark of AI leadership capability and readiness across government, industry, and the NGO sector.

ACS Canberra Hub, Suite 3 Level 5 64 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2601
Tue 04 Aug 2026 03:00 PM AEST
Duration: 2.0 hours

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Non-Member $0.00

Register by Tue 28 Jul 2026 11:55 PM AEST
In Person
CPD Hours: 2
Skills Level: Relationship management (RLMT) -> Level 4

About this event

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What does AI leadership actually look like across the Australian Public Service today—not in strategy documents, but in the decisions being made every day by those accountable for it?


This workshop debuts key findings from the AI Leadership Pulse, developed by ACS and AI CoLab, the first national benchmark of AI leadership capability and readiness across senior leaders in government, industry, and the NGO sector. We examine where leaders report high confidence, where critical gaps remain across governance and execution, and what these reveals about the current state of maturity within the APS.


The second half of the session shifts from insight to active collaboration. Using these initial survey findings as a baseline, participants will reflect on their own operational experiences to pressure-test and refine the final AI capability benchmark applicable to APS senior leadership, directly contributing to the framework before it moves to final expert consultation.


Designed for APS senior leaders, this session offers a unique opportunity to influence the future of AI leadership while gaining practical insights to support your own AI journey.


Who should attend: Senior executives, directors, and leaders responsible for driving AI strategy, governance, and adoption within the APS.

Event Location

ACS Canberra Hub, Suite 3 Level 5 64 Northbourne Avenue, Canberra, ACT, 2601
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