Overview

Generative AI is transforming the public sector, but how are state and local governments really adapting? Get the inside scoop on the current state of AI governance and hear directly from leaders on the front lines.

New research conducted by the Center for Digital Government and IBM reveals that while AI holds significant promise, there's a strong emphasis on data security, ethical use, and informed implementation.

Join us for a live three-part webinar series, starting on June 25, where industry experts will go over findings from the research and report on the pulse of GenAI in government. This exclusive event offers you a unique opportunity to discover how state and local leaders are navigating policy development, data governance, security concerns, and AI implementation. This is your chance to gain mission-critical insights you won't find anywhere else.

Save the date: Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 10:00 AM PST / 1:00 PM EST

Here's what's in store:

Unveil Key Insights: Learn from exclusive interviews with government leaders about AI pilots and strategic steps for secure, ethical AI use.
Tackle Real-World Challenges: Explore how to address bias, cybersecurity, and the rapid pace of AI innovation.
Boost Efficiency: Get actionable strategies and use case examples to securely enhance back-office operations and improve constituent services.

Speakers

Chris Rein

Chief Technology Officer for the State of New Jersey

Chris Rein is the Chief Technology Officer for the State of New Jersey. In this position, he leads the State’s Office of Information Technology which is a 650-person team charged with operating the technology infrastructure for the Executive Branch - over 35 State departments, agencies, and offices. Mr. Rein was the former Deputy Director of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Cell. In this role, he also served as our State's Deputy CISO (Chief Information Security Officer). His background includes 42 years developing, integrating, and managing software as well as holding leadership roles with large and complex information technology projects. Prior to joining the NJ Office of Homeland Security, Mr. Rein held the position of Vice President and Chief Information Officer for CSI Technology, a New Jersey software development company serving Law Enforcement, Regulatory, and Judiciary markets. He served as the NJ State Police IT Program Manager/CIO, and earlier advanced in technical and management roles over some 20 years at the former Bell Atlantic and its technology subsidiary, Bellcore. Chris received his undergraduate degree in Computer Science from Rutgers University, and earned his Master’s degree in Technology Management from Stevens Institute of Technology. Chris lives in central New Jersey with his family.

Phaedra Boinodiris

Global Consulting Leader for Trustworthy AI, IBM

A fellow with the London-based Royal Society of Arts, Boinodiris has focused on inclusion in technology since 1999. She currently leads IBM Consulting’s Trustworthy AI Practice, she is the IBM AI Ethics Board focal for all of IBM Consulting, serves on the leadership team of IBM’s Academy of Technology and leads IBM’s Trustworthy AI Center of Excellence. She is the co-author of the book ‘AI for the Rest of Us’. Boinodiris is a co-founder of the Future World Alliance, a 501c3 dedicated to curating K-12 education in AI ethics. She is pursuing her Ph.D. in AI and Ethics at University College Dublin’s Smart Lab. In 2019, she won the United Nations Woman of Influence in STEM and Inclusivity Award and was recognized by Women in Games International as one of the Top 100 Women in the Games Industry as she began one of the first scholarship programs in the United States for women to pursue degrees in game design and development.

Teri Takai — Moderator

Senior Vice President of the Center for Digital Government

Teri Takai is the Senior Vice President of the Center for Digital Government, a national research and advisory institute on information technology policies and best practices in state and local government. She worked for Ford Motor Company for 30 years in global application development and information technology strategic planning. From Ford, she moved to EDS in support of General Motors. A long-time interest in public service led her to the government sector, first as CIO of the State of Michigan, then as CIO of the State of California, and subsequently the CIO of the U.S. Department of Defense, the first woman appointed to this role. She then served as the CIO for Meridian Health Plan. She is a member of several industry advisory boards. Teri has won numerous awards including Governing Magazine’s Public Official of the Year, CIO Magazine’s CIO Hall of Fame, Government Technology Magazine’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers, the Women in Defense Excellence in Leadership Award, and the Department of Defense Medal for Distinguished Public Service.

Webinar

Get Ready for Takeoff: Piloting GenAI in State and Local Governments