SXSW is where technology, culture, and public policy intersect.
For years, government and civic engagement have had a presence at the conference through dedicated programming focused on public service, digital democracy, and civic technology.
What’s different in 2026 is the maturity of the AI conversation.
Artificial intelligence is no longer siloed to startup demos or speculative ethics panels. It is embedded across events program tracks from enterprise technology to creative industries to public institutions. And government is part of that broader shift.
Many sessions in the Tech and AI Track bring together governance and AI.
AI Is Moving From Theory to Operational Reality
At SXSW this year, you’ll see:
More dedicated Government & Civic Engagement programming
Panels on responsible AI and public sector deployment
Cross-sector discussions on AI implementation and governance
Technology leaders speaking alongside public servants
The signal is clear: AI is no longer a future conversation for government.
It’s an operational one.
Across state legislatures and agencies, the volume of information is accelerating. Thousands of hours of hearings happen simultaneously. Amendments evolve in real time. Expectations for responsiveness continue to rise.
Technology experts, legislators, and government affairs leaders from across the country will spend the week asking: How do we deploy AI responsibly, securely, and in ways that strengthen institutional effectiveness?
We are excited to join the conversation!
USLege Founder and CBO, Laura Davis, has been selected to speak at SXSW 2026 on the panel: From Policy to Practice: AI Implementation in Government.
This panel brings together leaders at the intersection of technology and public service to discuss what it actually takes to implement AI inside government. Going beyond headlines and hype to get realistic.
Because successful AI adoption in government requires:
Security
Nonpartisan design
Practical workflow integration
Clear human oversight
AI in government is no longer a thought experiment. We are automating the work that isn’t human, so everyone can focus on the work that is. Learn more about the panel here.
Join Our SXSW Recap + Live Platform Walkthrough
If you’ll be in Austin, we’d love to meet and please come to the panel.
If you can’t attend, we’re hosting a live webinar later this month.
Recap key themes from SXSW’s AI + Government conversations
Share what we’re seeing nationally in legislative AI implementation
Demonstrate how USLege operationalizes AI across hearings, bills, and alerts
Answer your questions live
If your team is evaluating how AI fits into your government affairs strategy, this session will provide clarity grounded in real use cases.
Government is entering its infrastructure era.
The teams who embrace technology thoughtfully will move faster, see more, and stay ahead.
We’re excited to help lead that shift.
Cheers,
Team USLege