Artificial Intelligence and Public Trust: A Conversation with Virginia’s Chief Information Security

Date: November 11, 2025
Time: 3:30–5 p.m.
Location: Student Commons, SGA Senate Chambers

The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs invites you to join Mike Watson, Chief Information Security Officer for the Commonwealth of Virginia, and Dr. Christopher Whyte, Associate Professor of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness at the Wilder School for a discussion and Q&A on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in state government, informed by the 2025 VCU Common Book, The Coming Wave, by Mustafa Suleyman. Drawing on themes of technological advancement, ethical governance and responsibility to the public, Mr. Watson will share insights from his leadership in cybersecurity and digital policy.