May 15, 2024 • 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Southern Regional Technology & Recreation Complex
7007 Bock Rd., Fort Washington, MD 20744
Learn How to Innovate Through Responsible AI
Join us for a day of compelling workshops to prepare County employees and partners for the inevitable impact of AI across the government, education, and public safety sectors. Explore strategies to responsibly integrate emergent AI tools into our work. Panels include special guests and distinguished panelists from the National Association of Counties, Microsoft, Bowie State University, and Google.
Hear leading security experts’ thoughts on ethical considerations and potential bias associated with the development of AI technologies. Learn from early adopters who have experienced success in using new digital technologies in government. Discuss how AI can affect workforce development through the creation of new roles or disrupting the current industry and how to prepare students and employees for the changing digital landscape.
Opening Remarks
National Association of Counties: AI National Landscape
Participants will hear from the National Association of Counties about the AI National Landscape, trends, and opportunities regarding Artificial Intelligence that spans across all functional areas.
Guest Speaker
Seamus Dowdall
Associate Legislative Director, NACO
Panels
Workforce Development
Panelists will speak about how the emergence of automation and artificial intelligence could impact their industries, and how their fields have managed the introduction of previously disruptive technologies. Discussions will surround the potential of AI to exacerbate a workforce crisis or lead to changes in roles or new positions that previously never existed.
Education
Attendees will discuss strategies for integrating AI technologies in teaching, learning, and administrative processes, with an emphasis on ethical use and accessibility. They will also gain insights into emerging AI trends and technologies, preparing them to anticipate future developments and their potential impact on higher education.
Public Safety
Participants will discuss concepts for AI us in fire and police departments, medical services, safeguarding lives, and infrastructure. The panel will discuss opportunities and challenges specific to Public Safety as it relates to AI and preventing crime, enhancing emergency response, protecting the environment, and promoting social justice.
Smart Cities
Participants will hear how many cities are utilizing new digital tools such as sensors, artificial intelligence, data analytics, and advanced networks and the challenges governments face in addressing financing, digital access, privacy, and public oversight.
Equity & Responsible Use
Attendees will discuss ethical considerations, data privacy issues, and potential biases associated with the development and application of AI technologies.
AI Assistive Technology
Participants will discuss emergent AI tools that can be integrated into their daily workflows, enhancing efficiency, creativity, and decision-making in academic and administrative tasks.
Prince George’s County has been voted a leading digital county by the Center for Digital Government. Grow with us as modern professionals prepared for the future of AI in our community.
Office of Information Technology
Wanda Gibson
CIO and Director
Eugene Powell
Deputy CIO and Deputy Director
Duane Prophet
Director of Digital Government