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 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.

Route Fifty | Future Nation: AI and Service Delivery

Across state and local government, agencies are working to improve how services are delivered to residents in areas like motor vehicles, permitting, and housing. Long wait times, outdated systems, and fragmented processes continue to create challenges for both staff and the public. Artificial intelligence is emerging as a tool to help streamline these services and improve overall experience. This session will explore how state and local leaders are using AI to modernize service delivery and make interactions more efficient and accessible. Speakers will share how they are automating routine processes, improving digital services, and using data to better understand and respond to resident needs. The discussion will also focus on implementation challenges and how agencies are driving adoption across their organizations.