Overview

As hybrid work becomes the norm across government agencies, meetings must evolve to ensure every participant can contribute effectively. Yet many organizations still rely on traditional audio-visual setups that struggle with inconsistent sound, poor lighting, limited accessibility and fragmented work.

AI-powered solutions and collaboration platforms can automatically adjust audio and video quality, reduce background noise, provide real-time transcription and translation, and create more equitable participation for both in-person and remote attendees. The result: clearer communication and more productive meetings.

In this webinar, public sector leaders will explore how AI-powered meeting technology can help agencies overcome common challenges in hybrid collaboration while improving accessibility and engagement. Experts will also discuss best practices for deploying AI-enabled meeting spaces, establishing governance for responsible AI use and building a foundation for future innovation.

This session will explore:

Improving accessibility and equity in hybrid meetings
Delivering consistent audio-visual experiences across devices and locations
Leveraging AI capabilities such as real-time transcription, translation and noise reduction
Increasing productivity and collaboration across distributed teams
Building governance frameworks for responsible AI adoption

Discover how AI-enhanced meetings can help public sector organizations create more inclusive, reliable and outcome-driven conversations. Sign up now to learn more.

Speakers

Dan Gohl

Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for US SLED, HP Inc.

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.

Jay Culver

SLED Collaboration Specialist – East Region, HP | Poly

Jay Culver is a SLED Collaboration Specialist for the East Region at HP | Poly, supporting state and local government agencies in the design and deployment of modern meeting room and collaboration solutions. With more than two decades of experience in audiovisual technology, Jay brings a practical, outcomes focused perspective to hybrid collaboration in mission critical environments.

During his time at HP | Poly, Jay has worked with medical device companies in operating rooms, correctional facilities, and numerous state and local government organizations. He has also supported telemedicine initiatives, including the VA’s telehealth rollout and international healthcare deployments. Jay began his AV career in the late 1990s, contributing to early in seat entertainment systems for commercial airlines.

A Colorado native, Jay now lives in Nashville, Tennessee, with his wife of 30 years and their two adult children.

Sean McSpaden — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Govenrment

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.

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