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
The cost to attend a NACo AI Regional Forum is $50 per attendee. Please select a forum below to complete registration.
Schedule Template
DAY 1 (Pre-Forum Day) |
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12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | Badge Pick-Up and Lunch |
1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | Specialized Content: Cybersecurity and AI for IT Leaders |
4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. | Welcome Reception |
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 Central Region Forum
September 17-18, 2025
Hennepin County, Minn.
NACo West Region Forum
November 13-14, 2025
Utah County, Utah
Supporting Partners
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AI County Compass: A Comprehensive Toolkit for Local Governance and Implementation of Artificial Intelligence
DOL announces AI workforce development program as part of White House AI Action Plan
The U.S. Department of Labor encouraged state and local governments to use WIOA funds to develop AI workforce development programs.
FCC opens comment period on modernizing the nation's alerting systems
On August 11, the FCC issued a request for public comment on the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts, to determine if alternative regulatory approaches would better maximize the usefulness, effectiveness and resiliency of the public safety systems.
NACo sends letter to Capitol Hill urging restoration of MS-ISAC funding
NACo sent a letter to congressional appropriations leadership urging federal funding for the Multi State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC)
DHS announces new round of funding for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced a new round of funding for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
White House releases AI Action Plan: What it means for counties
The White House releases America’s AI Action Plan, a national framework to guide artificial intelligence infrastructure initiatives and federal policymaking across a range of priority areas.
Congress considers moratorium on state and local AI lawmaking: What it means for counties
The U.S. Senate’s reconciliation bill text includes a 10-year moratorium on state and local AI policymaking.
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Unity in Uncertainty: Partnership-Powered Resilience
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NACo AI Central Regional Forum
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Join us for an exciting discussion with experienced county leaders as we uncover the hurdles governments face in securing cyber insurance. We will explore the evolving cyber threat landscape and reveal how a comprehensive cyber insurance assessment can offer practical solutions to bolster defenses and streamline coverage acquisition.
Rise of the Machine: Risk and Governance in the Age of Algorithms
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GoFundMe’s Crisis Response Playbook: Trusted Solutions for Counties
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