AI Hackathon for Public Sector: Accelerating San Jose’s AI Transformation with Gen-AI Powered Citizen Chatbots, Copilot Studio, and Data Security

Special Event

The AI Hackathon for Public Sector: Accelerating San Jose’s AI Transformation with Gen-AI Powered Citizen Chatbots, Copilot Studio, and Data Security, set for May 8, 2025, at San Jose State University in collaboration with Slalom! Get ready for an exciting day of innovation and learning as we dive into AI skills that will accelerate the City of San Jose’s AI transformation.

In addition to the hackathon, join us for the “Women in GovTech” luncheon and panel discussion. Hear incredible insights from:

  • Dr. Tonia San Nicolas-Rocca, PhD, Professor at San Jose State University
  • Arti Tangri, City of San Jose Data/AI Officer
  • Anita Newman, Director, Security Technical Specialists at Microsoft
  • Priyanshi Singh, AI Leader at Microsoft
  • Kratika Mittal, Data Security & Privacy Specialist at Microsoft

Choose your focus for the hackathon:

  • GenAI-Powered Citizen Chatbots for Government: Create chatbots that make navigating government websites easier with Azure OpenAI and more.
  • Copilot Studio: Learn how to build multilingual Copilot agents for functions like IT helpdesk, HR and more.
  • Data Security in the Era of AI: Learn to safeguard data with sensitivity labels, DLP policies, and activity monitoring across hybrid environments.
  • City of San Jose employees and San Jose State University students can attend. Spaces are limited.

Why attend?

  • Hands-On Experience: Engage in a practical, hands-on experience where you will work directly with cutting-edge AI tools.
  • Skill Development: Enhance your skills with expert-led workshops and real-time coaching sessions designed to empower you with the latest AI technologies.
  • Networking: Connect with professionals and collaborate with colleagues from various agencies across the City of San Jose.
  • Certification: Sign up to receive a Credly digital certification badge at the end of the event, showcasing your participation and newly acquired skills.

City of San Jose employees and San Jose State University students can attend. Spaces are limited.

Register Now!

Date: Thursday, May 8, 2025
Time: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (Pacific Time)
Location: Digital Humanities Center (DHC), San Jose State University, 1 Washington Sq, San Jose, CA 95192
The Digital Humanities Center (DHC) is located on the ground floor in the Martin Luther King, Jr. Library on-campus at SJSU)