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Introducing the NACo AI Leadership Academy, a NACo EDGE Webinar

Monday, October 7, 2024 |  2:00 - 3:00 PM ET

NACo has a new online Leadership course offering! This fully online and facilitated program provides the comprehensive detail that leaders need to navigate the changes of government work relative to available technologies and human needs of our society. 

If you are like most government leaders today, you are looking for the best way to understand the power of AI, mitigate the risk of AI, and navigate the complexity of cascading change occurring because of AI. Join your peers in this webinar to learn (and share) best practices in AI and digital transformation. Our AI Leadership Coaches, NACo CIO Rita Reynolds and PDA CEO Dr. Tim Rahschulte, will share details on the new NACo Artificial Intelligence (AI) Leadership Academy.

This webinar is brought to you by NACo EDGE, establishing people, purchasing, and performance cost-saving solutions that can be applied to counties nationwide. EDGE is owned by NACo, advised by county leaders and 100% focused on solutions for U.S. Counties. Learn more about NACo EDGE here.

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AI in County Government: Today's Impact and Tomorrow's Potential

Join us for a 1-hour roundtable discussion where county leaders discuss the transformative role of artificial intelligence (AI) in county government services – both now and tomorrow. Our speakers will cover strategies to overcome barriers to entry, share real county use cases, and explore the challenges of integrating AI. We'll also highlight emerging technologies and how county governments can start building a strong foundational understanding of AI before planning future investments.

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Think Outside the Box: Coal Communities Embracing New Roles to Spark Economic Development

Coal-impacted counties are taking on new roles to promote economic development in their communities. Join the BRECC National Network this September to learn how counties are stepping into innovative sectors and pursuing unique projects to diversify their local economy.

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Implementing the Medicaid Reentry Waiver in California Counties: Key Policy and Operational Insights

Counties have access to new resources to improve community safety and reduce overdose deaths as a result of recent changes to federal Medicaid policy. Twenty-three states and the District of Columbia have applied for the Medicaid Reentry Demonstration waiver so far and eleven state proposals have been approved as of August 2024.

How will these changes affect your county? Join us to learn what is happening across the country as states and counties begin implementing these substantial systems changes. Key learnings from the MacArthur Foundation’s Safety and Justice Challenge work with 11 counties in California – the first approved waiver state -- will be shared along with implications for counties across the country. 

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The Importance of Funding Election Infrastructure

Election infrastructure is the backbone of our democracy, ensuring that every eligible vote is cast, counted, and reported securely and accurately. In recent years, however, election systems across the country have faced unprecedented challenges—ranging from cybersecurity threats to funding shortages—making it more critical than ever to invest in our election infrastructure. This webinar will bring together election experts to discuss the current state of election infrastructure and how adequate funding can strengthen election integrity, support local election officials, and protect voter confidence.

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Stage CARES (Community Abatement Resources & Economic Solutions): Patent-Pending, Evidence-Based Tools to Solve the Opioid Epidemic at County and State Levels

Join us for a NACo Sponsored webinar to spotlight Stage CARES – Community Abatement Resources Economic Solutions. CARES is designed to help counties and states effectively solve their opioid epidemic through innovative, evidence-based tools and strategies. This session will share insights from national and local leaders.


Discover how CARES patent-pending technology provides data-driven recommendations along with program cost estimates from Stage Analytics’ Co-founders and Principals, Dr. Caleb Alexander, and Dr. Bill Padula.


Learn how to develop evidence-based plans and budgets for your county’s opioid abatement strategy.


Gain practical knowledge from local leaders on how CARES enables efficient collaboration and coordination among stakeholders.


Explore the platform’s capabilities in collecting, measuring, and visualizing real-time, compliant data to meet settlement requirements.


This webinar offers a unique opportunity to see firsthand how Stage CARES can empower your community with the tools and insights needed to solve your opioid epidemic. Don’t miss out—reserve your spot today!

Future Conference Dates

Conference Date Location

2025 Legislative Conference

March 1–4, 2025

Washington, D.C.

2025 Western Interstate Region Conference

May 21–23, 2025

Pennington County/Rapid City, S.D.

2025 Annual Conference & Exposition

July 11–14, 2025

City and County of Philadelphia, Pa.

2026 Legislative Conference

Feb. 21–24, 2026

Washington, D.C. 

2026 Western Interstate Region Conference

May 2026

To Be Announced

2026 Annual Conference & Exposition

July 17–20, 2026

Orleans Parish/New Orleans, La.

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