Understanding Artificial Intelligence: A Primer for Public Procurement Professionals
Artificial intelligence is rapidly moving from buzzword to budget line item in public sector agencies. As procurement professionals, you're increasingly tasked with evaluating vendor proposals that include AI capabilities, understanding cost structures for AI solutions, and ensuring compliance with procurement standards — all while navigating a landscape filled with hype and technical jargon.
This session cuts through the noise to provide a practical foundation in AI fundamentals. We'll demystify key concepts including generative AI, agentic AI, and AI agents — translating technical terminology into language that matters for your role. More importantly, we'll explore what procurement professionals need to know when evaluating AI solutions: how to assess vendor claims, understand true costs and ROI, ensure transparency and fairness in AI-assisted decisions, and manage risk in AI procurement.
Whether you're reviewing your first AI-related RFP or looking to sharpen your understanding of this rapidly evolving technology, this session will equip you with the knowledge to make informed procurement decisions that deliver value for the taxpayer while maintaining the ethical standards and transparency that define public sector purchasing.
After registration, you will receive a link for this virtual event. If you do not receive the link, please contact Trudi at ProD@rmgpa.org.