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The Power of State and Local: How Cities and States Spur Innovation

Date & Time

Wednesday
May. 8, 2024
1:30pm – 2:30pm ET

Location

Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington DC, Room 201

Overview

Join the Science and Technology Innovation Program and SeedAI for a panel event on the important role and leadership that states and cities will play in the growth and governance of AI. We'll explore how state and local decisions influence the growth of entrepreneurship and AI ecosystems, the impact that AI will have directly on communities and individuals, and what communities will need to build and grow tech hubs. The event is an official side event of SCSP's AI Expo for National Competitiveness, a major convening of tech leaders and those interested in or touched by emerging technologies from around the world. 

In addition to RSVPing to this event, attendees must RSVP for the expo at large. Click here to register. 

Speakers

Tyrance Billingsley II headshot

Tyrance Billingsley II

Founder and Executive Director of Black Tech Street
Wes Jennings' headshot

Wes Jennings

Co-Director of the National Center for Narrative Intelligence at the University of Mississippi
Qyana M. Stewart headshot

Qyana M. Stewart

CEO & Principal Consultant of GlobalForce Tech Consulting

Hosted By

Science and Technology Innovation Program

The Science and Technology Innovation Program (STIP) serves as the bridge between technologists, policymakers, industry, and global stakeholders.  Read more

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