DC Government Hosts AI Public Listening Session for the Business Community

(WASHINGTON, DC) - On Tuesday May 19 at 6:00 p.m. the Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) will host a public listening session of the Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence Values Alignment (AIVA) for the business community to coincide with Technology and Innovation Month.

Technology and Innovation Month is a new annual designation established by the Bowser Administration to elevate DC's leadership in technology and innovation. Mayor Muriel Bowser launched the inaugural recognition this month by signing a proclamation celebrating the innovation, entrepreneurship, and government technology shaping the future of the District.

Featuring expert panel discussions on data privacy, ethics, and workforce upskilling, this listening session is an opportunity for the District's business community to share their perspectives, ask questions, and help shape how DC Government develops and applies artificial intelligence in service of all who live, work, and visit the District.

This public listening session is held in accordance with Mayor's Order 2024-028, which established AIVA to engage with internal and external stakeholders on the intersection of the District's AI Values and emerging technologies - ensuring all voices are heard and advising the Mayor on the ongoing refinement of DC's approach to AI governance. As part of that mission, AIVA holds public listening sessions to gather community input on how District government uses AI tools.

Agenda:

• Introductions/Roll Call and Quorum
• Acknowledgement of Presenters
• Panel Discussion #1: DC's Approach to Workforce Development and AI Literacy
• Facilitated Feedback Session
• Panel Discussion #2: DC's Approach to AI, Ethics, and the Law

When:
Tuesday, May 19, 2026
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

WHO:

Dr. Chris Rodriguez, Advisory Group on AI Values Alignment Co-Chair, Assistant City Administrator, DC Government

Stephen N. Miller, Chief Technology Officer, Office of the Chief Technology Officer
Ambery Ivey, Vice President of Impact Advisory, Social Finance

Chelsea Kirkland, Digital Inclusion Coordinator, DC Public Library

Beth Simone Noveck, Founder, InnovateUS

Matthias Oschinski, Senior Fellow at Georgetown's Center for Security and Emerging Technology

Joe Paul, Founder & CEO, OptimaNova AI

Dr. Lindsay Quarles, Innovation Program Manager, Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Todd Smith, General Counsel, Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Stacie Whisonant, Advisory Group on AI Values Alignment Co-Chair, DC Resident
Erika Stillabower, Ethics and Compliance Counsel, Office of the Attorney General for the District of Columbia

DC's Artificial Intelligence Task Force Members

DC's Artificial Intelligence Values Alignment Advisory Group Members

WHERE:

West End Neighborhood Library

2301 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037

Closest Metro Station: Foggy Bottom-GWU (Blue, Orange, and Silver Lines)

Closest Bus Routes: D74, D82

Closest Bikeshare: 24th & New Hampshire Ave NW

Press interested in attending the event are asked to RSVP to [email protected] or (202) 913-3525.