SXSW 2019
After Disaster: Smart Cities & the Digital Rebound
Description:
New Orleans and Detroit are exploring how smart city tech can reinvigorate their economies in the wake of natural and economic disaster.
Detroit is leveraging their automotive assets to become a leader in autonomous vehicles. New Orleans is solidifying the city as a fast-growing tech hub as a way to increase resident equity.
Today’s cities require a smarter operating model. Experts estimate there will be 50B connected devices worldwide by 2020, creating a 7x increase in online activity and a new cybersecurity battlefield. Cities that are prepared for the digital evolution that is IoT + 5G can avoid the Digital Rust Belt.
This panel will unpack how smart cities can be resilient cities. You will also learn 7 Steps to a smarter city and receive tools to facilitate digital evolution.
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Takeaways
- How can cities use smart technology to overcome historic and daunting challenges?
- What specific steps can city and community leaders take to spark their own version of a digital evolution?
- What are some global best practices that can be adapted and adopted across a wide variety of municipalities large and small?
Speakers
- Chelsea Collier, Founder, Digi.City
- Dustin Haisler, Chief Innovation Officer, eRepublic | GovTechNews | Governing Magazine
- Mark De La Vergne , Chief of Mobility Innovation, City of Detroit
- Kimberly W. LaGrue, Acting Chief Innovation Officer, City of New Orleans
Organizer
Chelsea Collier, Founder, Digi.City
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