Why Local Compute Matters in the Age of AI

AI is reshaping how public institutions serve their communities, but where that compute happens can determine how effective, secure and scalable your strategy truly is.

 

Join us for a live webinar on why local AI compute is emerging as a mission-critical alternative to cloud-first models in state, local and higher education environments. From managing costs and reducing latency to strengthening data control and security, this session will explore how localized infrastructure unlocks greater agility and access across departments—from research and instruction to operations and public service.

 

Our experts will cover:

  • Why cloud-first isn’t always AI-first
  • How on-premises AI empowers experimentation, innovation and equity of access
  • Ways to scale AI capabilities without breaking the budget
  • What to look for in hardware and software stacks designed for public sector needs
     

We hope to see you there!

Speaker Details

Dan Gohl
Chief Technology & Strategy Officer for US SLED, HP Inc.


Lenny Isler
Business Development Manager, Data Science, AI and Advanced Compute and Solutions, HP Z


Andy Parma
Director, MNC Workstation Processors

 

Curt Wood — Moderator
Senior Fellow, Center for Digital Government

Event Topic

Artificial Intelligence, Cloud Computing, Machine Learning

Relevant Audiences

All State and Local Government, All Federal Government, State Government
Why Local Compute Matters in the Age of AI
Event Type
Virtual / Online
Event Subtype
Webinar / Webcast
When
Fri, Oct 31, 2025 | 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm ET
Registration Cost
Complimentary
Website
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Sponsors
Hewlett-Packard (HP)