18Plenary
APIPA 2025 Closing Plenary: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace & Strengthening Collaboration for Oversight: SAIs and Stakeholders
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09/12/2025
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01:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
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4 hours
Course Description
The closing plenary will feature the following presentations:
Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
This session explores the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) in our daily lives and the workplace. The presentation will provide an overview of AI fundamentals, highlight where AI appears in our daily lives, and introduce generative tools such as Large Language Models (LLMs). The session will also cover AI prompting techniques, explore key challenges and issues in the AI landscape, and offer sample prompts that can be used in professional settings.
Strengthening Collaboration for Oversight: SAIs and Stakeholders
This session explores the oversight role of SAIs and how they can work with key stakeholders to hold the government to account.
What You Will Learn
Session: Artificial Intelligence in the Workplace
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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Recognize where artificial intelligence is used in everyday life and the workplace
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Understand the basic concepts behind artificial intelligence
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Identify tools that use artificial intelligence to support writing, research, and other professional tasks
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Practice using clear and effective instructions to get useful results from these tools
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Discuss common concerns and issues related to using artificial intelligence in the workplace
Session: Strengthening Collaboration for Oversight: SAIs and Stakeholders
By the end of this session, participants will be able to:
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Identify key stakeholders involved in public oversight
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Describe how Auditors and stakeholders can work together more effectively
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Share strategies for building trust and improving communication among oversight partners
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Reflect on ways to strengthen collaboration in their own work
Who Should Attend?
APIPA conference sessions are intended for island government accountability professionals. Audit, budget, finance, accounting, and related management and staff members will find interest and value in this presentation.
Conference Begins in...
CNMI (GMT+10)
CPE: 4 Hours
01:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
September 12, 2025
Instructors

William Hunter
Saipan, CNMI
William Hunter has served as the Distance Learning Education Coordinator at Northern Marianas College (NMC) since 2017, where he has played a key role in the institution’s transformation in education technology. Having grown up on the island of Saipan, Mr. Hunter is strongly committed to advancing digital learning in the Marianas region.

Esther Lameko-Poutoa
Auckland, NZ
Esther Lameko-Poutua is the Chief Executive of the Pacific Association of Supreme Audit Institutions (PASAI), responsible for leading the PASAI Secretariat team to deliver the strategic plan, to engage and support Supreme Audit Institutions in the Pacific region to deliver their individual objectives and responsibilities while working closely with stakeholders and development partners.
READ MOREConference Begins in...
CNMI (GMT+10)
CPE: 4 Hours
01:00 p.m. - 05:00 p.m.
September 12, 2025
Join us for the APIPA 2025 Conference
The 36th Annual APIPA Conference will take place at the Saipan World Resort, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands from September 08 - September 12, 2025.
Contact the APIPA 2025 Secretariat
900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1540
Honolulu, Hawaii 96813