Overview

AI is reshaping how public institutions serve their communities, but where that compute happens can determine how effective, secure and scalable your strategy truly is.

Learn why local AI compute is emerging as a mission-critical alternative to cloud-first models in state, local and higher education environments. From managing costs and reducing latency to strengthening data control and security, this session will explore how localized infrastructure unlocks greater agility and access across departments—from research and instruction to operations and public service.

Our experts will cover:

Why cloud-first isn’t always AI-first
How on-premises AI empowers experimentation, innovation and equity of access
Ways to scale AI capabilities without breaking the budget
What to look for in hardware and software stacks designed for public sector needs

Speakers

Dan Gohl

Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for US SLED, HP Inc.

Daniel Gohl joined HP Inc. as Head of US Education Strategy in September 2022. He brings three decades of partnering for success through innovation with students and educators from pre-kindergarten through post-graduate studies. Daniel has deep knowledge and extensive experience in teaching, education management, and educational policy at the local, state, and national level. He is committed to helping communities, and the institutions serving them, ensure that education is contemporary, challenging, and continuous. Dan was raised in the Mid-Hudson Valley region of New York and currently lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida with his wife and three children.

Lenny Isler

Business Development Manager, Data Science, AI and Advanced Compute and Solutions, HP Z

Lenny Isler has been with HP 7 years, 6 of them in the public sector area. Lenny has been a sales generalist, a Z workstation Specialist and a Business Development Manager while at HP. Lenny has extensive knowledge in high performance computing, data science, AI and machine learning.

Andy Parma

Director, MNC Workstation Processors

Andy Parma is AMD’s MNC workstation segment leader. In this role, he works with the world’s largest workstation manufacturers to develop, market, and sell workstations using AMD Ryzen™ PRO and AMD Ryzen™ Threadripper™ PRO processors. He has over twenty years experience in the semiconductor industry. Andy has a BSEE degree from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Southern Methodist University.

Curt Wood — Moderator

Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Curt most recently served as the Technology Services and Security Cabinet Secretary and Chief Information Officer for Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker, leading the Commonwealth’s digital and cyber security transformation. Prior to his Cabinet appointment in 2018, Mr. Wood served 8 years as the Public Safety Undersecretary for Forensic Science and CIO overseeing major public safety and justice operational and technology modernization efforts. He began his government career in 1975 and has served in multiple roles.

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