Highlights from the County Technology Office’s IT Innovation Day

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The County Technology Office (CTO) hosted their Innovation Day in November. The event showcased emerging technologies that could shape the future of our workforce.

Over 170 people attended the event, which was the first Innovation Day since 2019, due to the pandemic.

Presentations touched on topics like artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, automation, and sustainability.

Vendors included Akamai Technologies, Amazon Web Services, AT&T, AVI Systems, Google, Outsystems, Peraton and Verizon.

Below are a few cutting-edge technologies showcased at the event:

  • Generative AI Chatbot with Amazon Bedrock. This AI program can help you learn about County projects, access resources and find contacts in an instant.

  • Google Indoor Map Wayfinding. Have you ever found yourself inside a large building and needed help to find your way? This program provides an indoor map of the structure to help you get where you need to go.

  • Digital Experience Team. CTO gave attendees a preview of the redesigned sandiegocounty.gov and InSite.

  • “How to Conduct Effective Interviews: The VR Experience.” HHSA introduced their virtual reality training program. Participants conducted simulated job interviews through an interactive VR headset.

CTO created an Innovation Day recap page. You can check out presentation slides, see photos from the event and read feedback and ideas from attendees.

You can access the recap page here.