AI Hackathon for the Public Sector
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) (EDT)
Description
AI Hackathon for the Public Sector
Date: June 10, 2026 8:00am - 5:00pm
Location:
Urban Institute
500 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20024 United States
Description
The Association of Prosecuting Attorneys (APA), in partnership with Microsoft, will host an in‑person AI Hackathon for the Public Sector at the Urban Institute.
This full‑day, hands‑on program brings together a small cohort for applied learning, expert coaching, and collaborative problem‑solving focused on the responsible use of AI in prosecutorial and public‑sector settings. The day begins with a practical foundation—what AI is (and isn’t), ethical use, organizational guardrails, and prompting basics—before moving into role‑relevant use cases for research, drafting, analysis, and workflow support. Participants then engage in guided and independent labs, working in teams to tackle real‑world prosecutorial challenges and develop solutions they can take back to their offices. The day concludes with a networking reception.
Attendance is first‑come, first‑served and capped at 50 participants. If your plans change, please notify contact@apainc.org so a waitlisted attendee may participate.
Who Should Attend
Prosecutors, office leadership, data and IT staff, analysts, and technologists interested in hands‑on learning and practical applications of AI in prosecutorial and public‑sector contexts.
Scholarships Available
Limited number of travel scholarships available – capped at $500 -
Scholarship fund made possible by NiCE Public Safety.
Draft Agenda
Programming subject to change.
8:00 – 9:00 AM
Registration, Breakfast & Networking
9:00 – 9:30 AM
Welcome & Introductions
9:30 – 10:30 AM
AI Overview: What It Is, Ethical Use, Policies & Prompting Basics
• What AI is (and isn’t)
• Ethical and responsible use
• Organizational guardrails and policies
• Embedded prompting fundamentals
10:30 – 10:45 AM
Refreshment Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM
What Can AI Do for You? Practical Use Cases
• Everyday productivity and workflow support
• Research, drafting, and analysis
• Concrete, role-relevant examples
12:00 – 1:00 PM
Lunch
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Hands-On Guided Prompting Labs
Build confidence through structured practice
• Everyday tasks
• Research and analysis use cases
• Optional intro to multimodal tools
2:30 – 2:45 PM
Refreshment Break
2:45 – 4:15 PM
Hands-On Labs: Independent & Advanced Practice
• Analyst and research agent use cases
• Unguided experimentation with facilitator support
4:15 – 4:45 PM
What Can AI Do for You Now?
Immediate applications, limitations, and next steps
4:45 – 5:00 PM
Wrap-Up, Resources & Closing
Hotel Information
Official Hotel Room Block
Hyatt House Washington DC / The Wharf
725 Wharf St SW
Washington, DC 20024
A limited room block has been reserved at the Hyatt House Washington DC / The Wharf. The room block ends May 19, 2026.
Rate: $289/night
Reservation Options:
Phone Reservations:
Call (202) 554‑1234 and ask for the
“2026 National Prosecuting AI and Data Summit” room block.
Online Reservations:
Guests may book at the group rate using the link below.
Group Code: G‑ATTS
Registration: Book Here
Event Contact
Aviva Kurash
500 L'Enfant Plaza SW
Washington, DC 20024 United States
Marlene Biener
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