The city of Torrent is set to become a leader in public innovation and digital transformation by hosting the “Digital-IA: Artificial Intelligence for Public Administration” conference on June 11th. Organized by the ValgrAI Foundation in collaboration with the Torrent City Council, the event will gather experts, institutional representatives, and tech professionals to explore AI’s potential in enhancing public services. Running from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Sala Cívica of l’Antic Mercat, the conference will also showcase the achievements of the Digital-IA program, which has offered free digital skills and AI training to numerous Valencian municipalities.
Key figures like José Antonio Redorat, Vicent Botti, and Amparo Folgado will inaugurate the event, emphasizing AI’s role in modernizing public administration and improving citizen interactions. The conference will highlight practical examples of AI’s impact on making public services more efficient and accessible. Ana Cidad will present the outcomes of the Digital-IA initiative, aimed at bridging the digital divide by providing accessible training.
Amparo Folgado, the mayor of Torrent, underscores AI’s potential as a tool to enhance residents’ lives by streamlining services and anticipating needs. The event will feature a workshop by Jordi Linares on optimizing municipal processes with AI and a presentation by Rafael Berlanga on the successful Revitalia project for municipal management improvement.
Additionally, the conference will address AI applications for recovery efforts following the Dana, with Carlos Monserrat discussing AI’s role in restoring damaged photographs and Vicent Botti exploring AI’s predictive capabilities for climate emergencies. The program will conclude with a round table on AI’s use in city councils, highlighting Torrent’s commitment to purposeful digital transformation for improved citizen quality of life. The ValgrAI Foundation, consisting of the Generalitat Valenciana, Valencia’s public universities, and tech companies, promotes this initiative, aiming to blend technology, knowledge, and community engagement for future public innovation.
