AI Innovations in Government: Opportunities and Challenges Conference Civic Hall
Free and Open to Public
Join us at the AI Innovations in Government: Opportunities and Challenges Conference at Civic Hall—the Bernard Goldstein Center, hosted by MTX and the Community Impact Policy Institute on February 11, 2025.
This event will explore how cutting-edge AI technologies are transforming the way government agencies operate and how we prepare the workforce of tomorrow.
From fostering inclusive, diverse talent pools to understanding emerging trends in tech and its impact on public services, this conference promises invaluable insights for professionals, leaders and changemakers alike.
Location: Craig Newmark Auditorium, 2nd Floor
9:00am-9:30am: Doors open, light breakfast
9:30am-9:40am: Welcome Remarks, Matthew C. Fraser, NYC Chief Technology Officer
9:40am-10:15am: Morning Keynote Speaker Neil Katz, Co-Founder / Chief Operating Officer, Eyelevel.ai.
10:15am-10:30am: Break/Transition
10:30am-11:45am: Panel Impact of AI Technology in Government. Moderator: Mahesh Nattanmai, President of MTX & Civic Hall Expert in Residence
Noah Rayman, Chief of Staff, Empire State Development Corporation
Josh Klemm, CIO New York State Thruway Authority
Bradley Oliver, Account Executive, New York City Public Sector at Amazon Services
Jiahao Chen, Director of AI and Machine Learning, NYC OTI
Ajay Bajwa, Deputy CIO, New York City Department of Parks & Recreation
11:45-Noon: Break
Noon-1pm: Lunch Time Keynote Speaker Hon. Michael Balboni, President and Managing Director of RedLand Strategies; former NYS Deputy Secretary for Public Safety and Homeland Security/NYS Senator. “Explore The Emerging Threats of Malicious AI and How to Safeguard Against Them”
1:00pm-1:45pm: AI and Policy Landscape: The Right Guardrails without Stifling Innovation. Moderator: John Olsen, Statewide Public Affairs
Rich Leimsider, Director, AI for Nonprofits Sprint and Entrepreneur-In-Residence, Fund for the City of New York
Therese Daly, Executive Director, United Way of Greater NY
Dr. Dara Byrne, Dean, Macaulay Honors College (CUNY)
1:45pm-2:00pm: Closing Remarks, Rich Pina, Principal Architect, City of New York • Global Business - US Google Public Sector Sales
2:00pm-3:00pm: Networking Reception
Location: 3rd Floor Breakout Rooms
All day: Co-Working Space for Attendees & AI Demonstrations
1:00pm-2:30pm: AI/Workforce Opportunities Resume Writing Session and Interview Workshop; Conference Rooms