NIPAG Workshop in Berlin on AI compliance: experts discuss regulations for the use of artificial intelligence in public administration
From June 30 to July 1, 2025, the workshop "AI Compliance? - Regulations on the Use of AI in Public Administration" took place at the NIPAG Berlin. Experts from the public sector provided insights into current developments and regulations on the use of artificial intelligence at federal, state and municipal level. From specific practical examples from Leipzig and Berlin to the Bavarian administration's AI guidelines, the workshop offered valuable perspectives on the integration of AI into public administration processes. The 40 participants took the opportunity to engage in intensive discussions.
From June 30 to July 1, 2025, the workshop "AI compliance? - Regulations on the Use of AI in Public Administration" took place on the premises of The National Institute for Public Administration Germany (NIPAG) in Berlin. The workshop was led by Prof. Dr. Jan Ziekow (Director) and Dr. Silke I. Keil (Managing Director).
After the welcome and introduction by the institute's management and the executive board, Dr. Verena Hambauer (NIPAG) gave a presentation on approaches and regulations for AI compliance in the administration at federal, state and municipal level. A number of guidelines were presented and reference was made to specific AI systems that are already being used in public administration, particularly at state level. Dr. Beate Ginzel (Head of the “Digital City” department of the City of Leipzig) then gave an insight into the status of the use of AI systems in the City of Leipzig. Among other things, she discussed the use of AI in the city administration and presented guidelines, an AI register and current AI projects. In his presentation, Benyamin Abdülhay (Berlin Senate Chancellery) explained the previous activities of the Berlin Senate Chancellery in the field of AI, presented the orientation guide on dealing with generative AI for the Berlin administration and presented a practical example of the use of AI. Following the presentations, the 40 participants had the opportunity to exchange ideas and to network regarding AI and AI compliance in public administration during a “Get-together”.
Linda Wichman from the “Digital Society Think Tank” department at the Federal Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs opened the second day of the event. She presented the guidelines for the use of AI in employment and social administration as well as some current AI projects. Dr. Jan Remy (Bavarian State Ministry of Finance and Home Affairs) then presented the AI guidelines for the Bavarian administration. Among other things, he spoke about the AI strategy for the use of AI in the Bavarian administration and also discussed specific AI projects. Afterwards, Prof. Dr. Jan Ziekow and Dr. Silke Keil drew a positive balance and summarized the results of the event. They thanked all the speakers for their interesting insights into the compliance regulations regarding the use and handling of AI in public administration and the participants for their constructive and stimulating contributions to the discussion.
