Shaping the AI Future in Your State: A Workshop for Midwest Legislators

This one-and-a-half day policy workshop will be held May 3-4 in downtown Chicago, with an optional evening reception on May 2 for all attendees. Registration for the workshop opened in February and is currently full. If you have not yet registered for the workshop, and are interested in attending, please contact CSG Midwest’s Tim Anderson to inquire about availability in this space-limited event.

About the workshop: A deep-dive on AI for legislators

Are you making crucial decisions about the future of artificial intelligence in your state? Do you want to become a more informed leader on AI and the state policies that can harness its benefits while mitigating its risks?

If so, this workshop is for you and other legislators from the Midwest.

“Shaping the AI Future in Your State: A Workshop for the Midwest’s Legislators” is the result of a partnership between The Council of State Governments’ Midwestern Office and the Center for Scientific Evidence in Public Issues (EPI Center). The center is a nonpartisan, non-advocacy program housed within the American Association for the Advancement of Science. CSG Midwest is offering the workshop as part of its support of the bipartisan Midwestern Legislative Conference.

This event for legislators is designed to:

• Demystify AI with expert-led sessions on its fundamentals and practical applications in state government.
• Explore real-world use cases and learn from legislators in neighboring states about innovative AI policies.
• Unpack AI risks with evidence-based strategies to ensure responsible deployment.
• Tackle pressing AI issues such as its impact on state infrastructure, energy consumption, and workforce readiness.