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Overview

The Oregon Emerging Technology Summit is a pioneering event tailored for state, regional, and local public sector leadership to delve into the transformative potential of emerging technologies, including AI. This summit offers a comprehensive exploration of the current state and future trajectory of technologies set to revolutionize public service delivery. Through a blend of innovation, regulations, hands-on technology demos, and compelling case studies, attendees gain invaluable insights into how emerging technologies can enhance the lives of community members.

A message from our Keynote Speaker

Artificial intelligence provides an opportunity for us to change the lives of Oregonians in this great state, for the better. The AI Summit is an excellent venue to discuss ethical use of AI with a lens of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging.

– Terrence Woods, Chief Information Officer, State of Oregon

Speakers

Sharon Gai

Sharon Gai

Keynote Speaker and Author

Sharon Gai is an international female keynote speaker for corporations, associations and the public sector. Using her unique background from the east and west, she works with leaders worldwide to understand how to adopt AI into their workflows to increase productivity and efficiency. In her tenure at Alibaba, she advised brands and heads of state in crafting their digital strategy with programmatic marketing and AI. She has been the keynote speaker at TEDx, Singularity University, UBS, Deloitte, LVMH, Nestle, Ecomworld, and Etail. She is in the AAE list of Top Keynote Speakers in 2023. She is also one of 2024’s RETHINK Retail’s Top Retail Expert and a LinkedIn Top Voice in Public Speaking 2023. She has appeared on Bloomberg, ABC, CBC, CCTV, Techcrunch, Retail Asia, Wired, and The Next Web. She is the author of the book, Ecommerce Reimagined. Sharon has an Honors Bachelor’s degree in International Development from McGill and a Masters in Information and Knowledge Strategy from Columbia University.

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Agenda

Wednesday, December 11

8:00 am Pacific

Registration And Morning Refreshments

9:00 am Pacific

Opening Remarks

9:15 am Pacific

Keynote – Leading The AI Revolution: IT’s New Role In Global Public Sector Innovation

AI is reshaping everything and IT leaders in government and public sector organizations stand at a pivotal juncture. Traditionally viewed as reactive and slower to innovate than the private sector, the public sector is now uniquely positioned to take a hands-on stance in AI implementation. To do that, we need to understand how IT departments can anticipate, and address business needs proactively. In this whirlwind session, digital transformation and AI expert, Sharon Gai, will take us on a journey around the world. Starting from the bustling streets of Hangzhou to the high-tech healthcare facilities of Tokyo, and finally to the classrooms of New York. Through this session, government leaders will understand the myriad ways AI is redefining society and be equipped with actionable insights, aiding them in harnessing the full potential of AI for the betterment of their communities.

Sharon Gai, Keynote Speaker and Author

10:15 am Pacific

Networking Break

10:45 am Pacific

Concurrent Sessions

Data And AI Governance To Promote Transparency And Trust

The proliferation of AI systems and the data that drives them are increasingly shaping our daily lives. Having guardrails and an effective governance process in place is more vital than ever and is essential to ensuring public trust and maintaining transparency. How should we approach the ethical and regulatory considerations that now must be taken into account? What are key principles and best practices for navigating the complex landscape of data and AI governance? This session offers actionable insights to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical use of data and AI technologies to foster trust in their deployment within government organizations.

AI's Transformative Impact On The Workforce

Artificial Intelligence is rapidly altering the landscape of employment, presenting a multifaceted impact on the workforce. How do we navigate the nuanced conversation surrounding AI’s evolving role in the job market? Can we mitigate concerns about job transformation with the ability to further opportunities for skill enhancement and professional growth? This session with dive into different perspectives on the challenges we face today and will explore different policies and educational opportunities as we look to bolster our workforce for the future.

11:45 am Pacific

Lunch

12:45 pm Pacific

Bits And Bytes

1:15 pm Pacific

Networking Break

1:45 pm Pacific

Concurrent Sessions

How To Safely Leverage AI In Your Cyber Strategy

Now more than ever, we have seen the concepts of security and AI converge in a way that we must thoughtfully examine. While AI is increasingly being used by bad actors, it is also becoming a cornerstone in cybersecurity strategies. What’s working, and what risks are involved? What are the limitations that we need to be mindful of? This session will explore how AI has the potential to not only support your cyber strategy – but elevate it.

Building The Ethical Playbook For Emerging Technologies

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to gain traction as a potential part of public sector infrastructure, understanding its ethical intricacies is imperative. Unpack the ethical considerations uniquely relevant to government deployments of AI, including matters of public trust and equitable access. A focus on key ethical cornerstones aims to provide insights for crafting an “Ethical Playbook” for AI strategy that aligns with public service values.

2:45 pm Pacific

Networking Break

3:15 pm Pacific

General Session

4:00 pm Pacific

Networking Reception

Network with your colleagues and discuss technology solutions with the event exhibitors.

4:30 pm Pacific

End Of Conference

Conference times, agenda, and speakers are subject to change.

Salem Convention Center

200 Commercial Street SE
Salem, OR 97301
(866) 614-1900

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Registration Information / Contact Us

Event Date: December 11, 2024

Open to Public Sector only.

Registration - Free

If you represent a Private Sector organization and are interested in Sponsorship Opportunities, please contact Heather Earney.

Contact Information

For registration and general assistance contact:

Kathy Simpson
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1394
E-mail: ksimpson@erepublic.com

For assistance or questions concerning Sponsor Logos or Logistics please contact:

Mireya Gaton
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 296-2617
E-Mail: mgaton@govtech.com

Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information, contact:

Heather Earney
Government Technology
Phone: (916) 932-1339
E-mail: heather.earney@erepublic.com

Venue

Salem Convention Center

200 Commercial Street SE
Salem, OR 97301
(866) 614-1900