Overview

February 8

Join leaders from Government Technology and Amazon Web Services on February 8, 2024, at 10 AM PST/ 1 PM EST for a live webinar in our Ask the Experts Digital series. The series dedicates half of each session to audience questions and comments, giving attendees direct access to industry experts.

This session will give expert insights into how artificial intelligence and machine learning (AI/ML) tools and platforms will likely evolve and explore how these changes could impact the way agencies access and acquire AI capabilities.

In this exclusive session, attendees will:

Join a live discussion with technology experts with experience working with state and local governments
Explore the current and anticipated adoption of generative AI
Learn actionable steps agencies can take to build a strong foundation for AI

Speakers

Mary Strain

AI/ML Business Development Lead, Amazon Web Services

Mary Strain leads business development activities for artificial intelligence and machine learning for public sector organizations at AWS. Mary began her career as a middle school teacher in The Bronx, NY. Since that time, Mary has advised K-12, higher education institutions, state and local government bringing innovative technology to the public sector for two decades.

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. From June 2008 to September 2013, served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer.

Webinar

Ask the Experts: The Future of Generative AI - What to expect and how to prepare