Join Matt Wisdom, CEO of Civilized, and Josh Fleig, Chief Innovation Officer at Louisiana Economic Development (LED), in a fireside chat with Blake Bertuccelli-Booth (11:11 Philosopher’s Group). This conversation will explore how Louisiana is positioning itself as a national leader in emerging technologies—especially AI—through bold investment strategies, public–private partnerships, and innovation-driven infrastructure.

Matt Wisdom will discuss his work with Civilized, a Louisiana-based civic technology company that applies artificial intelligence to improve government efficiency and citizen engagement. Drawing from recent initiatives like AI-powered 311 systems and municipal data integration, Wisdom will share how Civilized is helping cities modernize their digital infrastructure and deliver more responsive public services.

Josh Fleig will outline how LED and Louisiana Innovation (LA.IO) is building a statewide innovation ecosystem that connects startups, educators, and industry leaders to accelerate job creation and technological adoption.

Together, the discussion will highlight Louisiana’s holistic approach to innovation policy, funding pathways for AI ventures, and how strategic leadership—both in government and the private sector—can drive sustainable economic growth across the state.