Overview

AI is no longer a distant idea—it’s here, and it’s changing how state and local governments and higher education institutions solve problems. But getting started with AI can feel overwhelming.

Here’s the good news: adopting AI doesn’t have to mean massive overhauls. By starting with the right tools—like workstations optimized for AI—you can position your infrastructure to scale effortlessly as your AI capabilities grow.

Join Government Technology and Z by HP for a live webinar that moves past the basics of AI consumption, guiding you to think strategically about the next steps in your organization’s AI journey— from initial adoption to developing custom solutions and preparing for long-term success.

Here’s what’s in store:

Get AI-Ready Without Guesswork: Understand how to assess your current technology stack and build an infrastructure that supports the demands of AI workflows.
See AI Use Cases in Action: Explore how teams are using AI today, from streamlining operations to driving faster insights.
Plan for Growth: Learn why investing in AI-ready tools now, like high-performance workstations, sets your team up to avoid costly disruptions and thrive in an AI-rich future.

Speakers

Dan Gohl

Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for US SLED

Daniel Gohl joined HP Inc. as Head of US Education Strategy in September 2022. He brings three decades of partnering for success through innovation with students and educators from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate studies. Daniel has deep knowledge and extensive experience in teaching, education management, and educational policy at the local, state, and national level. He is committed to helping communities, and the institutions serving them, ensure that education is contemporary, challenging, and continuous. Dan was raised in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife and three children.

Lenny Isler

Business Development Manager, Data Science and AI Advanced Compute and Solutions, Z by HP

Lenny Isler has been with HP 7 years, 6 of them in the public sector area. Lenny has been a sales generalist, a Z workstation Specialist and a Business Development Manager while at HP. Lenny has extensive knowledge in high performance computing, data science, AI and machine learning.

Sean McSpaden — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Sean McSpaden is an executive level information technology professional with over 30 years of experience in the private, non-profit, and public sectors. His background includes the start-up and management of several small businesses and he has served on the Board of Directors or in Executive Director positions for several 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations. Sean’s public service experience includes progressively responsible positions as an IT analyst, and in statewide coordination, management and leadership positions within the Executive and Legislative branches of Oregon state government.

Webinar

AI-Ready Infrastructure: How State & Local Governments Can Prepare for the Future