Overview

May 7
10AM PT, 1PM ET

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AI is everywhere — but what’s actually working in state and local government?

Amid budget constraints and growing service demands, AI has the potential to deliver more than hype. When used strategically, it’s helping government leaders make smarter decisions, stretch tax dollars further, and modernize critical infrastructure — from transportation to public works.

Join Government Technology for a focused, no-fluff session that goes beyond the buzzwords to explore proven, practical AI use cases in the public sector.

In this 30-minute session, you’ll learn:

  • What the current AI landscape really means for local agencies
  • Where AI is driving cost-effective wins: predictive maintenance, infrastructure management, traffic optimization, and more
  • How to evaluate ROI and resource impact before you implement
  • Best practices for integrating AI without overburdening staff or budgets

Whether you're exploring AI for the first time or looking to scale smart solutions, this webinar will give you clear, actionable insight to bring back to your team.

Speakers

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Grace Simrall — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Grace Simrall is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Digital Government and the founder of iGlass Analytics, an innovation, data and analytics services company based in Louisville, KY. She served as the Chief of Civic Innovation and Technology of Louisville Metro Government from 2016-2023. Under her leadership, the city has been the most widely recognized civic innovation team in the country including awards in 2017 Center for Digital Government - Most Innovative City, 2018 and 2021 Bloomberg Philanthropies Mayors Challenge Champion City, 2018 Smart Cities Council Readiness Challenge awardee, 2019 Microsoft Future of Work Initiative, 2020 What Works Cities Platinum certification status, and 2023 US DOT SMART Phase I grant awardee.

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Bob Bennett

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Bob Bennett is a Senior Fellow at the Center for Digital Government and the founder of B2 Civic Solutions, an international smart cities consultancy firm based in Parkville, Mo. From 2016 to 2019 he served in Mayor Sly James’ administration as the Chief Innovation Officer for the City of Kansas City, Mo. During his tenure, he oversaw the city’s smart city initiatives including a 54-block total digitalization pilot, strategy development for the city and P3-based expansion plans.