Overview

Generative AI is transforming how government agencies access insights, analyze information, and make data-driven decisions. But what does this mean for your agency’s privacy strategy and long-term approach to AI adoption?

Join Government Technology, Elastic Search, and Google Cloud for an in-depth conversation about how generative AI is reshaping the public sector’s relationship with data, highlighting which barriers truly impact adoption and how to prepare your teams to use these new tools effectively.

Here’s what the webcast will cover:

Clearing Up AI Concerns: Get a clear view of which AI-related worries actually need your attention—and why some common concerns may be less relevant than you think.
Smart Steps for AI Procurement: Learn what to consider when building a generative AI strategy for your agency, including practical factors for choosing tools that meet both federal guidelines and your agency’s unique needs.
AI and Privacy Strategy: Explore how AI impacts privacy and data management, and what this shift means for your agency's long-term approach to protecting information.

Speakers

Joe Gentsch

Senior Solutions Architect, Elastic

Joe is a Senior Solutions Architect at Elastic currently supporting SLED (State/Local Gov & Higher Education) customers in the southeastern US. Joe has 8 years of tech experience, including roles at AWS as a data analyst, business intelligence engineer, data engineer, and program manager in Generative AI. Joe combines deep data expertise with cutting-edge AI knowledge to deliver innovative solutions.

Christian Tucker

Senior Solution Architect, Elastic

Christian Tucker is a seasoned technology professional with nearly a decade of experience in the industry. As a Senior Solution Architect at Elastic, he has spent the last year and a half in the Sales organization, partnering with a diverse array of customers, including state governments and some of the most renowned universities on the East Coast. Specializing in Data and AI, Christian is dedicated to designing and implementing innovative solutions that empower organizations to leverage their data for actionable insights and transformative results.

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

Generative AI in Government: Changing How We See and Use Data