Artificial intelligence is no longer just a future-forward concept - it is already shaping the way governments, educators, and healthcare providers serve their communities. But with opportunity comes complexity. From ethical frameworks to legacy infrastructure, the path to effective AI implementation is anything but simple.

At this year’s GovEd Solutions Exchange @ IBM TechXchange, that complexity takes center stage. This high-energy, community-driven event gathers professionals across government, higher education, healthcare, and life sciences to do more than just talk about AI. The focus? Real-world action. Collaboration, experimentation, and peer-to-peer learning drive every session.

From Problems to Possibilities: Collaborative Design in Action

One of the key themes of the GovEd Solutions Exchange is the move from theory to practice. A dedicated design thinking session puts this into motion by challenging participants to tackle shared public sector issues—such as workforce shortages, service delivery gaps, or trust in digital systems—and to develop AI-driven approaches grounded in collaboration.

This isn’t about hypothetical fixes. It’s about rolling up your sleeves and co-creating strategies that can scale.

Cyber Resilience Under Pressure

As cyber threats continue to evolve, so must the systems designed to stop them. A highlight of the agenda is the Cyber Resiliency Simulation Challenge, led by IBM Distinguished Engineer Jeff Crume and IBM X-Force. Participants step into the driver’s seat of a high-stakes, hands-on scenario that mirrors the real-world urgency of a cyber incident.

The session isn’t just a test of technical readiness—it’s a lesson in leadership, cross-functional response, and long-term resilience.

Bite-Sized Insights, Big Conversations

The Micro Talks is where content meets choice. Attendees rotate through a curated set of short, engaging talks across topics that hit at the heart of modern digital transformation:

• Cybersecurity in Practice

• AI & Data Ethics in Government

• Quantum: The Next Big Thing?

• Help Desk Modernization

• AI-Powered Chatbots

• Modernizing Legacy Systems

These aren’t lectures—they’re jumping-off points for conversation, connection, and practical takeaways.

Why It Matters Now

Innovation in the public sector is often constrained by budget cycles, legacy technology, and policy requirements. But events like the GovEd Solutions Exchange prove that change doesn’t have to be slow. When technologists, strategists, and service leaders come together, momentum happens.

It’s not about flashy product demos or siloed changes —it’s about building a shared language around AI, and ensuring the solutions being developed actually serve the public good.

Curious to learn more?
Register now for the free GovEd Solutions Exchange @ TechXchange. Want to attend the full conference? Use this limited-time offer for 30% off.