Overview

January 20
10AM PT, 1PM ET

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AI is already reshaping state and local government.

But with innovation comes responsibility: How do institutions leverage AI while safeguarding sensitive data and maintaining compliance?

In this webinar, government leaders and industry experts from Presidio and Cisco will share insights on the evolving AI landscape, the role of Private AI in government, and strategies for driving meaningful outcomes. We’ll explore real-world use cases, emerging trends, and practical steps to begin your AI journey with confidence.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

  • Key AI trends impacting State and Local Government
  • Why Private AI matters for data security and compliance
  • Use cases that deliver measurable value
  • A roadmap for starting your AI journey responsibly

Speakers

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Matthew Dietz

Global Director, Cisco Systems, Inc

Matthew Dietz is a Global Director at Cisco Systems, Inc., where he leads strategy and innovation at the intersection of advanced networking, cybersecurity, and AI/ML for every customer sector. With a distinguished background that includes serving as Chief Information Officer for the County of Elkhart, Indiana, Matthew brings deep expertise in aligning emerging technologies with the unique needs of business operations. Recognized for his ability to simplify complex technical challenges, he develops practical, inclusive strategies that drive digital transformation and foster innovation across diverse commercial and public sector environments.

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Raphael Meyerowitz

Partner Go to Market VP, Presidio

Raphael Meyerowitz is transformative Technology Executive, Strategist & C-Suite Advisor who leverages digital to amplify business performance and outpace the competition. From delivering private, public and hybrid cloud solutions to building out technology organizations and practices, Raphael drives value each and every day. Raphael currently serves as Vice President GTM Partnerships, where he supports all Presidio revenue streams, steers its global technology strategy and oversees national partners in developing advanced technology solutions.

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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, Sean served as the state of Oregon’s Deputy State Chief Information Officer. Since 2013, Sean has served as a Principal Legislative IT Analyst with the Oregon Legislative Fiscal Office and as the Committee Administrator for Oregon’s Joint Legislative Committee on Information Management and Technology. In addition, Sean serves as a member Oregon’s Task Force on Artificial Intelligence and as Oregon’s representative to the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Taskforce on Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Privacy. Throughout his 26-year tenure in Oregon state government, Sean and the teams he has led have received several state, regional and national recognitions and awards. In addition, Sean has represented the state of Oregon on numerous state, regional and national project steering committees, task forces, governing boards, committees, commissions and associations, and has presented on various topics at local, state, regional, national, and international meetings and conferences.

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