AI in Government Panel - AI Week
Hosted by Ascend Events + Jen Haller + Kirby Winfield + Nate Bek + AI House + Minh Le
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What to look forward to
A panel will unpack how AI will reshape federal, state, and local government, from permitting and procurement to citizen services, and where adoption barriers and venture-scale opportunities will emerge. Speakers will include Bellevue CIO Sabra Schneider, Govstream AI founder and CEO Saf Rabah, Microsoft’s Michael Mattmiller, and Ascend founding general partner Kirby Winfield as moderator.
Inside the event
Government is emerging as one of the most exciting verticals for AI, and one where the technology is already having measurable impact.
Join us for a conversation on how AI is changing the way federal, state, and local governments operate, from permitting and procurement to internal workflows and citizen services. We’ll dig into what government buyers actually want, where adoption is moving fastest, what still gets in the way, and where the next generation of venture-scale companies will be built.
Featured panelists
- Sabra Schneider, Chief Information Officer for the City of Bellevue
- Saf Rabah, Founder & CEO of Govstream AI
- Michael Mattmiller, General Manager of Washington State & Global Employee Engagement at Microsoft
Moderated by Kirby Winfield, Founding General Partner at Ascend.
Special thanks to our friends at Stifel Venture Banking for providing light food and drinks.
This event is for venture-scale founders, investors, and government buyers. Capacity is limited.
AI House
AI House, 2801 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98121, USA. Confirm the venue with the organizer before traveling.
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Last checked: Oct 22, 2026. Confirm current availability before making plans.
Organizer page checked: Oct 22, 2026. Check registration for the latest details.