GFOABC 2026 — Kelowna, BC
AI Readiness for
Local Government
A governance-first session for local government finance professionals at the GFOABC Annual Conference.
May 28, 2026 — 4:00 PM — Delta Grand Okanagan Resort, Kelowna, BC
Conference event — GFOABC delegates only
Session overview
★ Silver SponsorAI Readiness for Local Government
Artificial intelligence is rapidly entering the tools local governments already use, yet many organizations remain unsure how to adopt it responsibly. This session reframes AI readiness as a leadership and governance challenge — not simply a technology decision.
Participants explore how data governance, access controls, and clear policies create the foundation for responsible AI adoption, and how finance teams can begin with small, practical applications that improve efficiency while building trust with staff, leadership, and the public.
What participants will explore
- How data governance, access controls, and clear policies create the foundation for responsible AI adoption
- Practical, small-scale AI applications that finance teams can start with to improve efficiency
- How to build trust with staff, leadership, and the public as AI is introduced
- Why AI readiness is a leadership and governance challenge first — not a technology decision
Presenter
Dj Levy
Founder & President — ALPHA IT
Dj works with leadership teams on technology strategy and helps organizations move from reactive IT management toward more confident, strategic use of technology. He works with local governments, First Nations, and growing businesses across Vancouver Island to explore how AI can be introduced safely, responsibly, and in ways that deliver meaningful operational value.
Registration through GFOABC only
About ALPHA IT
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