Eric Hysen | Former Chief Information Officer & Chief Artificial Intelligence Officer
U.S. Department of Homeland Security

Eric Hysen most recently served as the chief information officer and chief AI afficer at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, where he oversaw a $10 billion IT portfolio and a 10,000+ person IT workforce, advancing critical initiatives in responsible AI innovation, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. He led the development of the department’s first AI roadmap and generative AI pilots, established policies for AI governance, testing, and transparency, and drove efforts to ensure the safe and secure adoption of AI in critical infrastructure. He was a founding member of the U.S. Digital Service in the White House and has worked in Silicon Valley companies, philanthropies, nonprofits, and state government to improve government services through technology. He holds a degree in computer science from Harvard University.