NACo AI Regional Forum Series
About the Regional Series
The NACo AI Regional Forum series is convening local government elected officials, appointed officers, department heads, and staff across different geographical regions to provide an educational, hands-on symposium on the landscape of artificial intelligence (AI) and generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) for county governments. The key objectives of this convening are to:
- Improve county leader and staff understanding of key AI and GenAI topics, trends, and impacts on local government
- Explore and survey existing and novel applications on AI and GenAI in local government
- Identify opportunities, challenges, and solutions for the application of AI and GenAI in local government
Schedule Template
DAY 1 (Pre-Forum Day) |
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12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | Badge Pick-Up and Lunch |
1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Pre-Forum Kick-Off |
2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Specialized Content: Cybersecurity and AI for IT Leaders |
4:30 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. | Wrap-Up and Close |
DAY 2 (Forum Day) |
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8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. | Badge Pick-Up and Breakfast |
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. | Foundations: Overview on the Landscape of AI Today |
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. | Hands-on: Practical Demonstrations of GenAI |
12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. | Lunch Pick-Up and Presentations |
1:15 p.m. – 2:45 p.m. | Moderated Breakout Discussions - Deep Dive Topics |
2:45 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. | Next Steps and Close |
Symposium Locations
NACo Northeast Region Forum
April 28-29, 2025
Dauphin County, Pa.
NACo South Region Forum
May 6-7, 2025
Travis County, Texas
NACo Central Region Forum
September 17-18, 2025
Ramsey County, Minn.
NACo West Region Forum
November 13-14, 2025
Utah County, Utah
Supporting Partners
Resource
AI County Compass: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Local Governance and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence
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Congress reintroduces 9-1-1 SAVES Act
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Podcast: Artificial intelligence and county government
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Congress makes incremental progress on AI policy
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Connected and Protected: The Importance of Regional Cyber Tabletop Exercises
Join us for an interactive webinar on the importance of regional tabletop exercises in enhancing cybersecurity defenses for county governments. Learn how these exercises can help bridge connections between different local government agencies and departments, improve cybersecurity measures, and foster effective collaboration. Discover practical steps to initiate and conduct regional tabletop exercises, ensuring a coordinated and resilient response to potential cyber threats.
NACo AI Northeast Regional Forum
The NACo AI Regional Forum series is convening local government elected officials, appointed officers, department heads, and staff across different geographical regions to provide an educational, hands-on symposium on the landscape of artificial intelligence.
NACo AI South Regional Forum
The NACo AI Regional Forum series is convening local government elected officials, appointed officers, department heads, and staff across different geographical regions to provide an educational, hands-on symposium on the landscape of artificial intelligence.
NACo AI Central Regional Forum
The NACo AI Regional Forum series is convening local government elected officials, appointed officers, department heads, and staff across different geographical regions to provide an educational, hands-on symposium on the landscape of artificial intelligence.
NACo AI West Regional Forum
The NACo AI Regional Forum series is convening local government elected officials, appointed officers, department heads, and staff across different geographical regions to provide an educational, hands-on symposium on the landscape of artificial intelligence.