AI Public Policy Forum & Legislative Reception

Name: AI Public Policy Forum & Legislative Reception
Start: 2026-02-04T16:00:00-06:00
End: 2026-02-04T19:00:00-06:00
Location: Hilton Des Moines Downtown

February 4 @ 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Join the Technology Association of Iowa for a focused conversation on how artificial intelligence is reshaping Iowa’s economy and what’s next for growth and competitiveness. The AI Public Policy Forum and Legislative Reception brings together technology leaders, AI practitioners, lawmakers, and community partners to explore three connected priorities: the policy landscape emerging in statehouses across the country and DC, the workforce implications already taking shape, and the infrastructure demands accelerating alongside AI growth.

Moderated by Brian Waller, President of TAI, this panel will feature insights from Iowa technology executive Joe Riesberg (SVP & CIO, EMC Insurance Companies), national policy leader Jennifer G. Young (CEO, Technology Councils of North America), and additional perspective on how AI-driven demand is influencing data center expansion and the opportunities and challenges states are navigating. Attendees can expect a practical discussion on how organizations are deploying AI today, what’s changing for skills and talent, and what a smart, competitive path forward can look like for Iowa.

A legislative reception will follow the forum, offering time to continue the conversation, learn more about TAI’s policy initiatives and build connections. Drinks and hors d’oeuvres provided.

Register today and help shape the future of AI and policy in Iowa.

Event Details
🗓️ Wednesday, February 4, 2026
🕗 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM
📍Hilton Des Moines Downtown

Agenda
AI Public Policy Forum: 4:00 – 5:00 p.m.
Legislative Reception: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Panelists
Clay Allsop, Manager, Regional Data Centers, Google
Joe Riesberg, SVP & CIO, EMC Insurance Companies
Jennifer G. Young, CEO, Technology Councils of North America (TECNA)

Moderator
Brian Waller, President, Technology Association of Iowa

Questions?

Contact events@technologyiowa.org

Registration

Presented in partnership with: Accenture , Carrier Access, Inc., Google, Lean TECHniques, Meta, PC Matic, QTS Data Centers, SHAZAM Network – ITS, Inc., TikTok, and Zirous

Limited sponsorship opportunities are available! Submit your interest here.

Details

Date: February 4
Time:
4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Event Category: Signature Events

Organizer

Technology Association of Iowa

Venue

Hilton Des Moines Downtown
435 Park Street
Des Moines, IA 50309 United States + Google Map
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