TechForGov Joins Influential Panel at GovAI Coalition Summit 2025 to Discuss Scaling AI Pilots in Government
San Jose, California; November 5th, 2025 – When government innovation meets AI, transformation begins. That’s exactly what took place at the second annual GovAI Coalition Summit, where Himanshu Goil, CEO of TechForGov, joined a distinguished panel of civic leaders and technology innovators to explore how municipalities can start small with AI pilots and achieve measurable impact.
The session, moderated by Steve Towns, Vice President of Content Strategy at e.Republic, featured Himanshu Goil alongside:
- Dr. Christopher Rodriguez , Assistant City Administrator, Washington, D.C.
- Nichole Sterling , Mayor Pro Tem, Nederland, Colorado, and Founder of My Town AI
- Andrew Ngui , Chief Digital Officer, Kansas City, Missouri
- Todd Smith , General Counsel, DC Office of the CTO
Together, the panel explored acritical question:
How can governments start small with AI pilots and achieve measurable impact?
Key discussion points included:
- Identifying high-impact areas for AI implementation
- Ensuring pilots are measurable and scalable
- Improving internal workflows and removing operational barriers
- Driving transparency and cost savings for elected officials
Himanshu emphasized the importance of starting with focused pilots that solve real pain points:
“Innovation doesn’t need to be overwhelming. Start with a pilot that delivers tangible results and builds trust.”
The summit reinforced that AI is not just a future concept – it’s already shaping government operations today. Those who embrace it strategically will be better equipped to meet the demands of tomorrow.
About the GovAI Coalition Summit
Hosted by Government Technology in partnership with the GovAI Coalition and the City of San Jose, the summit brings together public-sector leaders and technology innovators to explore practical applications of AI in government.
About TechForGov
TechForGov, the public sector division of Ignatiuz, brings an AI-First approach to modernizing government applications. We empower municipalities and government agencies with intelligent, scalable, and secure digital solutions designed to enhance efficiency, transparency, and citizen engagement.