National Webinar: Demystifying AI Procurement
Actionable Strategies for Transportation Agencies
Hosted by the USDOT Intelligent Transportation Systems Joint Program Office (ITS JPO)
Overview
As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly central to transportation, multimodal public sector agencies face unique and rapidly evolving challenges in technology acquisition. This interactive national webinar is designed to build a common understanding on issues, identify effective practices and approaches, and establish a shared language around AI procurement themes, helping agencies across the country confidently navigate this shifting landscape.
Key Takeaways & Highlights
Defining AI Considerations
Analyze and address critical AI risks, validation protocols, and assurance frameworks across the core project lifecycle phases: Pre-Award, Award, and Post-Award.
Cross-Agency Collaboration
Connect and break down silos between vital operational roles including technical program areas, information technology (IT), legal, and finance/acquisitions.
Strategic Fit
Equip transportation agencies with effective procurement practices to define clear business problems and determine when AI solutions meet agency needs.
Real-World Practices
Evaluate mature, effective AI procurement strategies through multi-perspective case studies featuring State DOT, metropolitan planning organization (MPO), transit, and local agency examples.
Who Should Attend
This event is open to public sector leadership, management, and technical specialists across all types of multimodal agencies (States, local agencies, MPOs, transit authorities, and Tribes). If you lead or support technical programs, acquisitions, finance, legal frameworks, or IT infrastructure, this session will provide essential tools for cross-functional alignment on this critical emerging topic.
Webinar Materials
Webinar Flyer
Printable PDF outlining the Demystifying AI Procurement: Actionable Strategies for Transportation Agencies webinar.