The AI Trust & Safety Workshop is a three-day training programme designed to strengthen Trinidad and Tobago's capacity to govern, manage, and respond to risks associated with artificial intelligence.
The workshop brings together public sector leaders, policy experts, legal professionals, and technical specialists to build a shared understanding of AI governance, operational oversight, and technical risk management. Participants explore how governments can safely enable AI adoption while protecting citizens, institutions, and critical systems.
The workshop took place on 3 March 2026 – 5 March 2026.
Day 1: Foundations and Leadership Opportunities for AI Trust & Safety
Participants:
Executive/senior stakeholders (DPS, Directors) from the core stakeholder pool (in-person) plus additional participants from MDAs identified by PSA (online).
| Time | Session Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Registration and Welcome | Opening remarks and overview of the workshop objectives. |
| 9:00 – 10:20 a.m. | AI T&S Foundations | Introduction to AI Trust & Safety and its relevance to the public service, AI enablement, human security, and global trends. |
| 10:20 – 10:35 a.m. | Coffee Break | |
| 10:35 – 11:35 a.m. | T&T T&S Rapid Assessment + Discussion | Presentation of findings from the December 2025 rapid assessment and stakeholder interviews, followed by an interactive discussion on priorities and strategic pillars for AI Trust & Safety in Trinidad and Tobago. |
| 11:35 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Strategic Priorities Workshop | Collaborative session to define strategic priorities and frame the roadmap ahead. Includes a preview of Day 2 and Day 3. |
Day 2: AI Trust & Safety in Practice - AI Escalation & Frameworks
Participants:
Senior and mid-level officials, policy leads, financial institutions, governance and legal experts, HR, policy and planning units, OPR.
| Time | Session Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Recap and Framing | Review of Day 1 insights and introduction to the operational focus of the workshop. |
| 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | AI Governance in Practice | Discussion of practical AI governance strategies and national priorities. |
| 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. | Escalations Workshop | Capacity-building session focused on escalation protocols and response strategies. |
| 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45 – 11:15 a.m. | Operations Support Needs & Joint Responsibility | Identifying capacity-building requirements including hiring strategies, inter-agency collaboration, and operational support structures for AI governance. |
| 11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Solving for Shadow AI | Case studies on managing unregulated AI use, strengthening transparency, and aligning procurement practices with governance strategies and technical requirements. |
Day 3: Technical Capacity & Risk Response
Participants:
Technical experts including TTPS Cybercrime Units, TT-CSIRT, legal representatives, financial sector experts, senior IT officers, and policy integration teams.
| Time | Session Title | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. | Recap and Framing | Review of Day 2 outcomes and introduction to the technical focus of the final day. |
| 9:00 – 9:45 a.m. | AI Harms and Risk Scenarios | Examination of real-world AI harm scenarios and mitigation strategies. |
| 9:45 – 10:30 a.m. | Cyber Threats, Scams and Fraud | Exploration of AI-enabled cybercrime, fraud detection approaches, and response mechanisms. |
| 10:30 – 10:45 a.m. | Coffee Break | |
| 10:45 – 11:20 a.m. | AI Assurance and Testing | Introduction to AI assurance frameworks and testing protocols for evaluating AI systems. |
| 11:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Technical Resourcing & Playbook Development | Identification of technical capacity requirements and collaborative drafting of a resourcing and response strategy. |