Overview

October 7
11AM PT, 2PM ET

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In our final AI update, we’ll provide an update on the latest artificial intelligence advancements and how they impact the state and local government landscape. Whether you're new to the landscape or already a power user of AI, these webinars are designed to be a helpful resource to aid agencies in keeping up with the rapidly evolving landscape changes.

What We'll Cover:

  • The State of AI in Q4 2025: Unpacking the latest innovations, advancements, and trends shaping the future of AI in government this quarter.
  • The Regulatory Landscape: Discover changes to the regulatory environment at the federal, state, and local level.
  • 2026 Preview: A preview of what’s on our radar for AI in 2026.

Additionally, we'll review enhancements with AI tools to help you maximize the benefits of these technologies in your operations.

Speakers

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Joe Morris

Chief Innovation Officer, e.Republic

Joe Morris, widely known as "Joe Knows Gov," is the Chief Innovation Officer at e.Republic and a prominent national keynote speaker on the trends and challenges facing state and local government and education. With nearly two decades of experience, the bulk of which has been spent within e.Republic's research arm, Joe has cultivated a deep expertise in government operations at all levels. He began his journey overseeing the Navigator platform when bids were still posted in newspapers and has since guided its evolution, leading the strategic development of the platform. Joe is instrumental in helping companies, both large and small, develop effective go-to-market strategies and achieve success in the public sector. His contributions include authoring numerous influential publications and reports on public-sector funding streams, technology investments, and priorities, as well as leading various roundtables, projects, and initiatives focused on public sector issues. Joe holds a Bachelor of Arts in Government and International Relations from California State University, Sacramento.

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Teri Takai

Chief Programs Officer, e.Republic

Teri Takai is the Chief Programs Officer of e.Republic, the parent company of the Center for Digital 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.