Overview

July 26

Use of generative AI technologies like ChatGPT in state and local government is evolving rapidly. This live interactive session from the Center for Digital Government and Government Technology will help public sector leaders keep pace. We’ll showcase the latest generative AI solutions and government use cases, as well as best practices for tackling key challenges and avoiding risk.

Join us on July 26 at 10 a.m. Pacific/1 p.m. Eastern to hear important insights and get your questions answered by CDG experts. You’ll hear:

How innovative agencies are putting generative AI to work to improve the constituent experience, boost efficiency and reduce complexity
How leaders are preparing their workforces for AI-driven disruption
How officials are crafting policies to ensure safe and ethical use
How generative AI is evolving and what it means for your organization

Speakers

Teri Takai

Senior Vice President, Center for Digital Government, e.Republic

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.

Dustin Haisler

Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer, e.Republic

Dustin Haisler is the Chief Strategy & Innovation Officer (CSO/CINO) for e.Republic - the nation's leading state and local government media and research company - and the parent company of Government Technology, Governing, and the Center for Digital Government. Dustin also serves as an Eisenhower Fellow (2019 Zhi-Xing Program) and Program Faculty for the Certified Public Management Program (CPM) at Texas State University. As the former Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Assistant City Manager for the City of Manor, Texas, a city outside Austin, Dustin quickly built a track record and reputation as an early innovator in civic tech. Dustin’s work over the years has been featured numerous publications and books including Wired, Fast Company, the Wall Street Journal, Inc. Magazine, the Today Show on NBC, and Citizenville by California Governor, Gavin Newsom. Dustin graduated Magna Cum Laude from LeTourneau University with a Bachelor of Business Administration and has worked with universities around the globe on incubating next-generation technologies in government.

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