AI is not the future: That future is already here. As AI reforms the modern world. what role should it play in civic service delivery? With AI's full power within relatively few hands, is ethical AI possible now?

This talk shares the State of Maryland's approach to AI across policy, programs, and products. From our first roadmap outlining Maryland's approach to the scalable systems that guide our AI implementation, you will learn how to build AI tools in civic tech contexts that puts service to the people at the heart of our efforts.

About the Speaker

Lauren Maffeo is the Senior Program Manager of AI/ML at the State of Maryland, where she helps state agencies responsibly and productively adopt GenAI to solve problems faced by their staff and constituents. She leads the State's AI Innovation Lab, Community of Practice, co-wrote the first statewide guidance to use AI coding assistants, and led the launch of AI.Maryland.gov. She previously led service design efforts in the Coast Guard’s first Chief Data and AI Office, and co-led product on the founding Digital Service team at Maryland’s Department of Labor. Lauren’s first book, “Designing Data Governance from the Ground Up,” was published by The Pragmatic Programmers, and she was named a 2025 Rising Civic AI Leader by the Aspen Policy Academy. She serves on the Board of Directors for AIGA DC, alongside serving on The London School of Economics and Political Science's Global Alumni Board.

Day of Event

- 5:45 PM - Doors opens for check-in
- 6~ PM - Event begins
- 7 PM - Networking

This event will be in-person and seats are limited. Light food and refreshments will be provided. The talk will not be recorded.