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Secure & Responsible AI: Building Trust and Cyber Resilience in Local Government

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 |  3:00 p.m - 4:00 p.m. Eastern Time

As artificial intelligence transforms how local governments deliver essential services, county leaders face a critical challenge: how can they embrace AI innovation while protecting sensitive data, managing cybersecurity risks, and maintaining public trust?

Join IBM experts and Sunny Hwang, CIO of New Hanover County, NC, for an insightful discussion on secure and responsible AI adoption in local government. Drawing on real-world experience implementing award-winning AI-powered solutions for human services and emergency response, the panel will explore how counties can balance innovation with effective governance, data protection, and cyber resilience.

Attendees will gain practical perspectives on navigating evolving AI risks, building public confidence, and responsibly leveraging emerging technologies to improve government services.

*Hint: DO NOT use your own email if you are registering someone else. You must use the email of the person who will attend. It will also help to use the email that receives NACo correspondence (i.e. your county or organization email).​

If you have any registration questions, please email nacomeetings@naco.org.