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Today is the LAST DAY to take advantage of our 10% off any AI & Cyber Summit Registration Pi(e) Week deal. Even if you can't make it in person, we urge you to attend virtually so you don't miss out on the most current AI & cybersecurity information. Scoop up this deal while there are still slices....erm....registrations left! https://lnkd.in/gtj7biPE

Here at PTI we want to celebrate #PiDay by giving you 3.14 reasons to smile this Monday: 1. We are offering a 10% discount this week only on AI & Cyber Summit Registrations! Use code PIE10 at checkout through Friday 3/14 2. The AI & Cyber Summit will be held in Washington DC on April 23 which is almost summertime! (ish) 3.14: What do you call Tom Selleck when he's solving math problems? Magnum Pi ?? While this may be a joke, the discount is not, so make sure you register now!

?? Want to hear about an award-winning case study of how a jurisdiction used AI to improve customer service in their jurisdiction? ?? Introducing the Monty 2.0, a case study that will be presented during the AI & Cyber Summit in Washington DC! Our speaker Shayna Taqi with the Montgomery County Government will do a deep dive on Monty 2.0, a multi-lingual Chatbot powered by ChatGPT and designed to answer non-emergency questions, showcasing the positive results as well as lessons learned. Join us at the AI & Cyber Summit on Wednesday, April 23 to hear about this and more real-life case studies and topics! https://lnkd.in/gtj7biPE

How would you like a tour of a state-of-the-art cybersecurity facility? If you attend the AI & Cyber Summit in person in Washington DC you have the opportunity to not only tour IBM's X-Force Cyber Range, but also run through different cybersecurity scenario simulations as a group! This opportunity is limited to the first 35 opt-in attendees so register soon while there's still space! https://lnkd.in/gtj7biPE

PTI welcomes our new Director of Education, Darryl Polk! Darryl started his new role on March 1st?and will assume leadership for PTI’s educational programming starting in June 2025 upon the retirement of Dr. Alan Shark. Dr. Shark, who developed and grew the Certified Government CIO certification and other certificate programs, says “I am so excited to have Darryl as our first and new Director of Education. He is amazingly capable and among his many career accomplishments, he has been a student and faculty member of the CGCIO program and brings a wealth of relatable experiences to the program.” To learn more about our new Director of Education, visit https://lnkd.in/gh5nJPBj

Our 2025 AI & Cyber Summit, held on April 23 in Washington DC, is fast approaching, and we are looking forward to the great topics and speakers we have lined up for this year! We kick off the Summit with a panel discussion on how AI, Cybersecurity, & Innovation are interconnected. We will do a deep dive to help you better understand: ?? The Human and Machine Partnership ??? How AI Can Be Used as a Tool for Cyber Defense ???? AI as a Cyber Threat ?? How Cybersecurity and AI Impacts Innovation and a fairly new concern on the radar of tech leaders: The Rise and Risk of Shadow AI. ?? Our all-star group of panelists include James Globe, CISSP, Dr. Elizabeth Di Bene, and Robert Reynolds, MBA. Don't miss out on this fantastic panel and many others at the 2025 AI & Cyber Summit in Washington DC!

There is a reason why the City of Mesa has won 7 technology-related awards in just one year and is rated number 5 in the nation as a Digital City. Indeed, Scott Conn has something to crow about! The Story of the Red Hen: Building a Culture of Innovation is the newest episode of SharkBytes where Scott and Alan Shark dive into Scott's leadership and how he manages his organization.

Are you curious to know how other jurisdictions are handling the intersection of AI & Cybersecurity? ?? Well you have the opportunity to hear from leading experts on this topic and many others including: ?? Zero Trust Meets AI ?? Practical Approaches to AI & Cybersecurity for State & Local Governments ?? The Critical Role of Data Governance & Management as Part of Your AI Strategy And much more! The first 35 registrants also get an exclusive demo of the IBM X-Force Cyber Range so register now!

"The [AI] business models being promoted today are reminiscent of Uber's startup strategy of charging lower prices than legacy taxis. Today, we know that Uber has far less competition, and the cost of a ride has skyrocketed." Dr. Alan Shark, https://lnkd.in/g5XkUW-V Does your jurisdiction see AI price hikes on the horizon? If so, is a plan in place to address them?