AI-Powered Governance: Transforming Strategic Planning in Local Government

When:  Apr 16, 2025 from 01:30 PM to 03:00 PM (ET)
Free ICMA Coaching Webinar | Don't just adapt to the future—anticipate and shape it.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how organizations plan, operate, and innovate—and local governments are no exception. This webinar offers a practical and approachable look at how AI can enhance strategic planning efforts in local government settings and will develop the knowledge and mindset to integrate AI into your planning processes responsibly and ethically.

What We Will Cover

This 90-minute webinar demystifies AI's potential for local government strategic planning, offering a roadmap for leaders ready to leverage this cutting-edge technology.

Whether you're a CAO, ACAO, or department head, our expert presenters will guide you through how AI can become an invaluable partner in crafting thoughtful, future-ready strategies for your organization and equip you with the knowledge:

  • To discover how AI can enhance strategic planning efforts in local government settings
  • Apply practical AI applications that drive smarter, data-driven decision-making
  • To integrate AI into your planning processes responsibly and ethically.

Don't just adapt to the future—anticipate and shape it. Join us and learn how AI can revolutionize your approach to strategic planning and propel your local government into a more efficient, insightful, and responsive era.

ICMA-CM: Participation in free coaching webinars qualifies for ICMA-CM (Voluntary Credentialing Program) credit.

Learning Objectives

Explore Practical Applications: Learn how AI tools can analyze complex data, identify trends, and generate insights to inform strategic priorities.

Enhance Community Engagement: Discover how AI can support inclusive planning by analyzing diverse perspectives and identifying gaps in service delivery.

Optimize Resource Allocation: Understand how AI can help allocate resources more effectively and plan for future challenges.


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Meet the Speakers

Peggy Merriss

Executive Director, Georgia City-County Management Association

Robert Hiett

Executive Director, Upper Coastal Plain Council of Governments, North Carolina

Peter Pirnejad, ICMA-CM

City Manager, Town of Los Altos, California

Brooke Smith, NIGP-CPP, MMC, MIS, UCC

City Recorder, City of Murray City, Utah