Route Fifty | Future Nation: AI-Enabled Security

State and local governments are on the front lines of a rapidly evolving cybersecurity landscape, where artificial intelligence is changing how attacks are carried out and how defenses are built. Adversaries use AI to automate and scale their efforts, making attacks faster and more targeted, while state and local teams must protect critical infrastructure, public safety systems, and resident data with limited resources and growing risk. This session will explore how state and local cybersecurity leaders are using AI to strengthen detection, response, and overall resilience. Speakers will share how they are improving visibility across distributed environments, prioritizing threats, and responding in real time. The conversation will also examine how threat actors are evolving, what that means for states, cities, and counties, and how leaders can better prepare for future threats.

Route Fifty | Future Nation: AI and Transportation

State and local transportation agencies are being asked to deliver more reliable and efficient services while managing aging infrastructure, workforce constraints, and growing demand. Artificial intelligence is helping agencies make better use of their data, enabling more proactive maintenance, smarter planning, and more responsive transit systems across cities and regions. This session will explore how state and local transportation leaders are using AI to improve operations and the rider experience. Speakers will share practical examples across areas like predictive maintenance, route optimization, and real-time system monitoring. The discussion will also focus on how agencies are integrating AI into existing systems and scaling these capabilities across complex transportation networks.

Route Fifty | Future Nation: AI and Health Mission Delivery

State and local agencies play a central role in delivering health and human services, often managing high volumes of applications and complex eligibility requirements. Many of these processes remain manual, creating delays and limiting visibility into potential fraud or errors. Artificial intelligence is offering new ways to streamline operations while improving accuracy and access for residents. This session will examine how state and local leaders are using AI to modernize the delivery of public health and benefits programs. Speakers will share how they are reducing backlogs, accelerating approvals, and strengthening program integrity. The conversation will also address how agencies are ensuring responsible use of AI while maintaining accountability and trust.