You are invited to register for the first launch workshop of the two new, permanent U.S. federal government-wide Communities charged with collaborating with private sector innovators to evaluate, develop and administer revolutionary Artificial Intelligence and Virtual/Augmented Reality services for citizens.

This launch workshop for both new Communities will feature hands-on demos of cutting edge technologies available to public services combined with two ideation tracks for the development of practical business cases and inter-agency goal-setting.

Agenda

2:00pm-2:30pm -- Registration and connecting

2:30pm-2:45pm -- Goal Setting

2:45pm-3:45pm -- Hands-on AI and VR technology demonstrations

3:45pm- 4:30pm -- Dual ideation workshops on Community goals and business cases

4:30pm-5:00pm -- Report findings of workshops, conclusion

After 5pm -- Networking

Why Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality?

Whether helping field tens of thousands of questions during an emergency, or democratizing data through devices powered by Alexa, Siri, Google Home and other natural voice recognition systems, citizen engagement programs will quickly expand from social media and other peer-to-peer services into increasingly personalized, automated delivery through Artificial Intelligence for citizen services. For the first time, immersive enhanced audio and visual experiences through Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality are available to many U.S. citizens through smartphones and other devices, opening the door to an incredible diversity of new programs and services. Federal agencies are eager to share their ideas for how to use this new medium, from treatment of PTSD through virtual therapy and educating farmers on the installation of solar panels, to disaster preparedness and emergency response.

What do I need for registration?

While registering, federal managers are asked to provide a brief idea for how their agency could potentially implement an AI or VR/AR program, and private sector collaborators are asked to identify what hands-on demos they can share at the launch workshop. Initial registration does not guarantee participation, as each submissions will be reviewed for relevancy to ensure the most valuable experience for attendees.

For more information, contact Justin Herman at justin.herman@gsa.gov.

Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality for Federal Public Service Workshop