SXSW 2025

Renewing Hope in Reno: Reducing Unhoused Rates with Tech

Description:

Like many cities, Reno has struggled to provide resources to unhoused people. But in recent years, the city decreased homelessness through civic engagement and a new innovative approach. Discover how the combination of app-based efforts, housing solutions, and AI connect people, foster trust, and drive change, and why we must equip outreach workers with new technology to help unhoused individuals access critical services in real-time. Discover how the combination of public policy, technology & goodwill are helping vulnerable residents in the “Biggest Little City in the World.”


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Takeaways

  1. Realize the challenges in coordination and communication gaps that are typically associated with outreach to homeless communities.
  2. Learn how artificial intelligence and data analytics reports are empowering city officials to make better-informed decisions.
  3. Discover how other cities can tap into new technology to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of outreach efforts and quantify their impact.

Speakers

  • Rick Taylor, Area Vice President - State & Local Government and Education, ServiceNow
  • Hillary Schieve, Mayor, City of Reno
  • Michael Carter, Chief Revenue Officer, NewRocket
  • Grant Denton, Founder and Executive Director /Outreach Worker, Karma Box Project

Organizer

Amy Scarlino, Founder & CEO, Scarlino Speaker Strategies


Meta Information:

  • Event: SXSW
  • Format: Panel
  • Track: Government & Civic Engagement
  • Track 2
  • Level: Beginner


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