Artificial Intelligence + Community Development

Join the Arlington Digital Equity Coalition at its next meeting focused on artificial intelligence and community development.
About this Event

This convening will bring together Arlington County, industry, and community partners to examine how AI is being used to support access, workforce opportunity, and equitable growth.

David Herlihy (Arlington Department of Technology Services) and Adriana Bonilla Garcia (Arlington Economic Development) will share how the County is approaching AI—from policy and governance to its role in positioning Arlington as a tech hub.

The program will also include a panel discussion with perspectives from technology, policy, small business, and community-based digital skills training. Panelists will discuss practical applications of AI, workforce pathways, and key equity considerations. The event will conclude with brief lightning presentations from local partners and time for networking.

Lineup includes:

Panel Discussion

Moderator, Tara Palacios: Arlington Economic Development, Biz Launch

Panelists:

Felcia Wilkerson, Microsoft

Tekla Moquin, Amazon Web Services, Skills to Jobs Tech Alliance Lead

Ann Marie Guzzi, Levy

Tsion Tesfaye, National Digital Inclusion Alliance, AI Lead.

Lightning Round Presenters*

Barbara Fillip, Fillip Consulting

Shawn Gregoire, Capstone Tech

Kenneth Knight, Cybersecurity Engineer, Department of Technology Services

*Still Recruiting

For more information, visit the Coalition webpage: Digital Equity Coalition – Official Website of Arlington County Virginia Government

Direct questions to: [email protected]