NCW Cyber Meetup - AI Chatbots Cybersecurity Policy

Join North Central Educational Service District and NCW Tech Alliance for monthly Cyber Meetup events. These events are designed for business, education, technology, and community partners to come together for collaborative learning and discussion on technology topics. Every event features a short presentation from a technology professional, discussion, and time for networking! Sign up for our mailing list to receive update emails on future meetings.

Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of every month at noon and lunch will be provided (to in-person attendees only). These events are made possible thanks to Microsoft! Please note registration closes Monday, May 4 at 8am.

Presentation by: Katy Ruckle, State Chief Privacy Officer, WaTe

Katy Ruckle, JD was appointed as Washington state's Chief Privacy Officer in 2020. In 2025 she was named one of the nation’s inaugural AI 50 honorees by the Center for Public Sector AI, recognizing her leadership in shaping ethical and effective use of artificial intelligence in government.

Ruckle has been at the forefront of Washington’s AI efforts, playing a key role in developing the first AI policy for the state to ensure its ethical and transparent use. Katy also co-founded the state’s Artificial Intelligence Community of Practice, which brings together experts from state and local agencies, as well as academia.

Since being appointed in 2020 to lead WaTech’s Office of Privacy and Data Protection, Ruckle has developed foundational privacy principles, launched statewide training programs, and is leading a nationally recognized privacy program. She was also appointed to the state’s AI Task Force by the former Attorney General, now Governor Bob Ferguson.
Her latest honor adds to a growing list of accolades, including recognition as one of GovTech’s Top 25 Doers, Dreamers & Drivers in 2024, a StateScoop Top 50 award, and the Governor’s Outstanding Leadership Award in 2023.

Session description: More to come, stay tuned!

This is a unique event where the presentation will be live-streamed to three locations across the region. After the presentation, each location will engage in in-person discussions and networking. Please make sure you reserve the correct ticket based on where you will be attending in-person.

• On Zoom | Those who select the "Zoom" registration option will be sent a link to join the day before the meetup.
• Chelan/Douglas Counties Location | North Central Educational Service District | 430 Olds Station Road, Wenatchee WA
• Grant County Location | Big Bend Community College, WEC Building Room 0211 | 7611 Bolling St NE, Moses Lake, WA 98837
• Okanogan County Location | Mid-Valley Hospital Conference Center | Family Medical Building at 800 Jasmine Street, Omak, WA

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