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Executive Leadership Series

AI-Ready
Public Works
Leadership Series

How Public Works organizations are paving the way for AI in local government — a three-part executive series on strategy, operational transformation, and the intelligent municipality.

Dates TBD — 2026/2027

3
Live executive webinars
90
Minutes per session
100%
Vendor-neutral
On-demand recordings

The Proving Ground

Public Works is becoming the operating system of the AI-enabled city.

From transportation and utilities to roads, bridges, stormwater, facilities, and emergency operations, Public Works manages the physical assets that generate the data AI depends upon.

As cities invest in digital infrastructure — AI, real-time sensing, computer vision, digital twins, and robotics — Public Works is uniquely positioned to lead the transformation.

Designed specifically for executive leaders, each 90-minute session focuses on strategy, governance, organizational readiness, and real-world municipal case studies — not technology demonstrations.

Three-Part Series

Strategy. Implementation. Future vision.

A logical progression from organizational readiness through measurable applications to the next decade of municipal intelligence.

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01Episode

Building the AI-Ready Public Works Organization

Creating the Foundation for Intelligent Infrastructure

Public Works is becoming the operational backbone of AI-enabled local government. This session examines how leading organizations are modernizing their data, workflows, and governance to prepare for AI at enterprise scale.

Discussion topics

  • Why Public Works is leading AI adoption
  • Creating trusted infrastructure data
  • Breaking down departmental silos
  • Digital asset management as the foundation for AI
  • Governance, cybersecurity, and data quality
  • Building executive support for AI initiatives
  • Developing an organizational AI roadmap

Key takeaways

  • 01Understand what makes an organization AI-ready
  • 02Learn the executive priorities for successful AI adoption
  • 03Identify the investments that create long-term value
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02Episode

AI in Action: Transforming Public Works Operations

Real-World Applications Delivering Measurable Results

Across North America, municipalities are already using AI to improve operations, reduce costs, increase safety, and make better decisions. This session showcases practical applications delivering measurable business value today.

Discussion topics

  • AI-assisted infrastructure inspections
  • Computer vision for roads, sidewalks, signs, and public assets
  • Traffic and mobility analytics
  • Utility mapping and underground infrastructure
  • Winter maintenance and weather response
  • Disaster recovery and damage assessment
  • Predictive maintenance
  • Fleet and equipment optimization
  • Operational dashboards and real-time decision support

Key takeaways

  • 01Discover proven municipal AI applications
  • 02Understand where AI delivers the greatest return on investment
  • 03Learn how to move from pilot projects to operational deployment
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03Episode

The Future of Public Works

Digital Twins, Robotics and the Intelligent Municipality

As AI, digital twins, autonomous systems, robotics, and real-time infrastructure converge, Public Works will become the operational intelligence center for tomorrow's cities. This session explores what local government will look like over the next decade.

Discussion topics

  • Digital twins for municipal infrastructure
  • Robotics and autonomous inspections
  • Intelligent transportation systems
  • AI-enabled emergency response
  • Predictive infrastructure management
  • Connected assets and IoT
  • The role of Public Works in the AI-enabled municipality
  • Executive leadership for long-term transformation

Key takeaways

  • 01Understand the technologies shaping the next decade of municipal operations
  • 02Develop a roadmap for long-term innovation
  • 03Position your organization to lead the transition to AI-enabled government

Target Audience

Built for the executives shaping the next decade of municipal operations.

Strategic, vendor-neutral discussion for the leaders who set the direction of public infrastructure, technology, and innovation.

  • 01Public Works Directors
  • 02City Managers
  • 03County Managers
  • 04Assistant City Managers
  • 05Transportation Directors
  • 06Engineering Directors
  • 07Utilities Directors
  • 08Public Utilities Managers
  • 09Capital Improvement Program Managers
  • 10Asset Management Leaders
  • 11Fleet Managers
  • 12GIS & Data Leaders
  • 13CIOs / CTOs
  • 14Innovation & Smart City Leaders

Executive Outcomes

What you'll leave with.

  • 01A clear understanding of why Public Works is the foundation of AI-ready local government.
  • 02A practical framework for preparing their organization for AI adoption.
  • 03Real-world examples from municipalities successfully implementing AI today.
  • 04Executive strategies for leveraging digital twins, computer vision, and intelligent infrastructure.
  • 05A roadmap for building a more efficient, resilient, and data-driven Public Works organization.

Series Format

How it runs.

  • Dates TBD — 2026/2027
  • Three live 90-minute executive webinars
  • Municipal case studies and executive panel discussions
  • Interactive audience Q&A
  • Executive summary and resource guide following each session
  • On-demand access to all recordings

Presented by AssetMapping.Events

Lead your organization into the AI-enabled era of public works.

Reserve your seat in the executive series and join municipal leaders building the foundation for intelligent infrastructure.