Date: December 4-5, 2024
Summit is being hosted by the GovAI Coalition and the City of San José in the San José Convention Center. This significant location positions this event in the heart of Silicon Valley, the global epicenter of AI and technological innovation. Attendees will discover cutting-edge AI trends, ethical practices, data management, and practical applications in public safety, transit, and local government, while exploring inclusive adoption and innovative policy development.
About the GovAI Coalition
The GovAI Coalition membership includes 600+ public servants from 250 local, county and state governments representing approximately 150 million Americans across the nation. The coalition is united in their mission to promote responsible and purposeful AI in the public sector.
The GovAI Coalition is committed to:
- Using AI for social good;
- Ensuring ethical, non-discriminatory, and responsible AI governance;
- Promoting vendor accountability;
- Improving government services; and
- Fostering cross-agency collaboration and knowledge sharing.
Featured Session: Social Impact: Equitable AI for Public Good
As reports of gender bias in automated hiring tools and racially discriminatory outputs in pretrial risk assessments make headlines, the issue of algorithmic bias is a growing concern. For public agencies, the stakes are particularly high, as AI systems are increasingly integrated into government operations. This session features a panel of experts from government, civil society, and the private sector who will discuss why public agencies must take algorithmic bias seriously. Attendees will gain insights into the potential consequences of unchecked bias and explore practical strategies to minimize bias in AI systems, ensuring these tools promote equity rather than perpetuate discrimination.
- Moderator: Quinn Anex-Ries, Senior Policy Analyst, Equity in Civic Technology, Center for Democracy and Technology
- Sarah Carrier, Privacy & Responsible AI Program Manager | CIPT, Information Technology, City of Seattle
- Vinhcent Le, Senior Legal Counsel, Tech Equity, The Greenlining Institute