DC Office of the Chief Technology Officer

Last Tuesday night, DC’s business community showed up — and so did the District. 🙌
 
The AIVA Public Listening Session at West End Neighborhood Library brought together business owners, District leaders, and researchers shaping DC’s AI future.
 
💡 The through-line of the whole evening: public deliberation on AI isn’t a nice-to-have — it’s part of what determines whether the technology lands well or badly.
 
A few moments that defined the night:
 
📊 DC ranks #1 in America for AI job exposure — more than 55% of jobs could be reshaped by AI.
 
🗣️ When employees have a say in AI adoption, productivity goes up and resistance goes down. Inclusion isn’t just good values — it’s good strategy.
 
🧠 58% of the most in-demand skills over the next decade are non-technical — communication, critical thinking, social intelligence. Soft skills are the durable skills.
 
👩‍💻 Technical skills now have a shelf life of just 2.5 to 5 years. AI literacy matters, but knowing how to work with people may matter more.
 
🚦 You don’t need a full governance policy to get started with AI — you need a traffic light.
🔴 Red = legally off-limits
🟡 Yellow = proceed carefully
🟢 Green = go
 
⚖️ “Interruption” is a more honest word than “job loss.” DC’s AI Values under Mayor’s Order 2024-028 put “Clear Benefit to the People” first — and agencies must align before deploying any AI tool.
 
🚀 With national AI policy in flux, DC has been one of the few jurisdictions actively building this infrastructure — and Tuesday night was a reminder of why it matters.
 
The conversation on workforce & AI should continue. What are your thoughts? What questions do you have? 👇
 
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Tonight, DC business owners get a direct line to the leaders informing the District’s AI strategy.

📅 Tonight | Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM

📍 West End Neighborhood Library | 2301 L St NW

DC businesses are navigating real uncertainty around AI — from data privacy and ethics to the future of their workforce. Tonight, the AIVA Public Listening Session brings business owners, employers, and residents directly to the table with the District leaders driving DC’s AI future.

Expert panels. Open discussion. Real impact. This is where DC’s AI strategy gets shaped — in real time, by the people it affects most.

💼 Panel: Workforce Upskilling

⚖️ Panel: Data Privacy & Legal Implications

💬 Open Discussion: Your voice shapes what comes next

🔗 Register: http://s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026

✨ Washington, DC is officially celebrating Technology and Innovation Month! ✨ 
 
Mayor Bowser’s proclamation recognizes the trailblazers across our city — from engineers and entrepreneurs to educators and community leaders — whose work is building a more connected, digitally inclusive, and innovative DC for all eight wards. 
 
This May, OCTO is proud to be at the center of it all. For our latest innovation in action, join our next AI public listening session tomorrow, May 19, focused on the DC business community.  

Register ➡️ http://s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026 

🗣️ Calling all DC Businesses!  
Join us next Tuesday, May 19, at the next AI Public Listening Session.  

Get insights from expert panels on data privacy, AI ethics, and workforce upskilling — and add your voice to the conversation shaping how DC Government applies AI for your business. 

📅 Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM  
📍 West End Neighborhood Library | 2301 L St NW 
 
⏰ Please Note: Today, May 15, is the last day to request reasonable accommodations. Contact Michele Roseman at [email protected] or 202-674-4394. 

🔗 http://s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026

 

DC business owners — AI is already changing how you hire, operate, and compete. Do you know how it will impact your business? 
 
Join us for expert panels and open discussion on data privacy, ethics, and workforce upskilling. This is your opportunity to get answers, share your perspective, and directly shape how DC Government develops and applies AI in ways that work for your business. 
  
 
📅 Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM 
 
📍 West End Neighborhood Library | 2301 L St NW 
🔗 Register: http://s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026 
 
  
 

Next Tuesday, the DC Government will host a public listening session of the Advisory Group on Artificial Intelligence Values Alignment — and the business community is at the center of it.

DC businesses are navigating real uncertainty around AI — from data privacy and ethics to the future of their workforce.

This session brings business owners, employers, government employees, and residents face-to-face with the District leaders driving DC’s AI strategy.

Expect unfiltered feedback and expert panel discussions. This is where DC’s AI strategy gets shaped — in real time, by the people it affects most.

💼 Panel: Workforce Upskilling
⚖️ Panel: Data Privacy & Legal Implications
💬 Open Discussion: Your voice shapes what comes next

📅 Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 West End Neighborhood Library | 2301 L St NW, Washington, DC
🔗 Register: http://s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026

We want to invite you to our next AIVA Public Listening Session focused on DC business owners — and we want to hear from you. 
 
Employers across the District are facing real AI-driven challenges. Expert panels will tackle these head-on, with open discussion to make sure DC’s AI strategy reflects what your business is actually experiencing.
 
💼 Panel Discussion #1: Workforce Upskilling 
⚖️ Panel Discussion #2: Data Privacy & Legal Implications 
💬 Open Discussion: We want to hear from you 
Your voice shapes what comes next. DC’s business community deserves a seat at the table — come take it.
 
📅 Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM 
📍 2301 L St NW, Washington, DC 20037 
🔗 Register: https://lnkd.in/eewZATFE
 
 

DC is using AI to improve public services — and this is your chance to learn how. 

Join the next AI Public Listening Session to hear about current initiatives, ask questions, and weigh in on what’s ahead for your city.

📅 Tuesday, May 19 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM
🔗 Register now: http://s.dc.gov/AI-Listening-Session-May-19-2026

DC’s Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) Suneel Cherukuri joined the Okta Gov Identity Summit 2026 alongside Heather Dyer, CISO of USPS, to speak on the importance of local and national security — sharing how DC is staying ahead of threats in an ever-evolving cyber landscape. 

From Zero Trust to the future of AI-driven security, OCTO is leading the charge in securing one of the most targeted and complex government environments in the nation. 🎯🛡️ 

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