AI is no longer an experiment, a pilot, or a standalone tool. For forward-looking governments, it’s becoming core infrastructure, quietly handling volume, expanding access, and strengthening service delivery behind the scenes. In this session, we’ll explore how AI-powered automation is evolving from a “nice to have” innovation into an essential layer of modern government IT. This talk focuses on how to think about AI the same way you think about other foundational systems: scalable, resilient, secure, and built for the long term. What You’ll Learn • Why AI is shifting from pilot projects to essential government infrastructure • How IT leaders can support scale, resilience, and continuity with AI • What “AI as infrastructure” looks like in real local government environments • How to plan, govern, and invest in AI the same way you do other core IT systems • Key considerations for security, change management, and long-term sustainability Speaker: Kyle Patel, VP of Engineering, Polimorphic Kyle Arjun Patel is the VP of Engineering at Polimorphic, where he leads the development of AI-powered solutions that help local governments streamline operations and better serve their communities. With experience at Google, NASA, and as a founder, Kyle brings deep technical expertise and a proven record of innovation in mission-critical environments. He holds advanced degrees from Harvard, MIT, and UC Berkeley, and is passionate about applying cutting-edge technology to improve public service delivery and build lasting digital infrastructure for government.