5 December 2017
From government chatbots that respond to citizen queries to municipal infrastructure that predicts necessary repairs, the public sector of tomorrow has the potential to be significantly smarter than it is today. But improvements will not happen soon enough or extensively enough unless policymakers insist on these changes. While some government agencies have taken first steps towards smarter government, all levels of government face significant obstacles that limit their ability and willingness to embrace data-driven innovation. Given the magnitude of the benefits at stake—more responsive government, new and more efficient public services, and increases in public safety, public health, and quality of life—policymakers should take steps to overcome these obstacles and accelerate the transformation to smarter government.
Join the Center for Data Innovation for a conversation with public and private sector leaders about how data, artificial intelligence, and connected technologies can make all levels of government smarter and the steps policymakers should take to enable these changes.
Speakers: David Bray (Executive Director, People-Centered Internet), William Eggers (Executive Director, Center for Government Insights, Deloitte), Andel Koester (Associate Director, What Works Cities) Meagan Metzger (Founder and Chief Executive Officer, Dcode42), and others.
Panel 1: Building Smart Communities
The growing web of connected devices is creating many opportunities for government agencies to collect and analyze vast quantities of data to improve services, make better decisions, and automate processes. But while there have been some successful early initiatives, most communities still have a long way to go before they will have fully-integrated smart systems at every level of government. What should local governments be doing today to prepare for a more connected future? How should the state and federal government support local leaders? And how can policymakers ensure the benefits of smart communities are enjoyed by all citizens, from dense urban centers on the coasts to rural towns in the heartland?
Panel 2: Using AI to Automate Government
Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) are creating opportunities to increase productivity while increasing value, in part by automating routine processes and extracting insights from complex datasets. Where are the initial opportunities to use AI in government, and what impact will this have on government agencies? Moreover, what steps should government executives take to integrate AI into their agencies to make them smarter, more efficient, and more effective than ever before?
Panel 3: Establishing Government as a Digital Leader
When it comes to technological adoption, too often government agencies are the laggards with the private sector instead being the one to set the pace of change. However, this does not have to be the case. How can the government reclaim the mantle of digital leader, and more rapidly embrace emerging technologies, such as data analytics and the Internet of Things? How have some agencies managed to incorporate data-driven innovation into their mission, and how can others replicate their successes?
StateScoop is the exclusive media partner for this event.
This event will be live-streamed on datainnovation.org