So how do communities build a “smarter city” as technology becomes ever more pervasive and high-speed bandwidth become available? WRAL TechWire’s Executive Exchange event “Evolution of a Smarter City”in Wilson takes a three-pronged approach to the challenge.
If you want to attend, there’s still time to register.
The Nov. 1 event begins at 8 AM and ends at 12 PM at the Edna Boykin Cultural Center.
Speakers and panelists will focus on:
- Building a responsive city
- The technology
- Creating a culture for success
Susan Crawford, John A. Reilly Clinical Professor of Law, Harvard Law School and co-author of “Responsive City,” will set the stage with her opening keynotes. (More details: Read more about her and the book.)
Two panel discussions follow:
- The future of Smart City technology
Moderator: Dennis Kekas, Associate Vice Chancellor of Partnerships and Economic Development, NC State University
Gail M. Roper, Regional Expansion Specialist, SE Google Fiber Expansion
Taylor Kerby, Founder & President, Triangle UAS
Andy Fusco, VP of Member Services & Corporate Planning, ElectriCities
- Creating a Smart City culture
Moderator: Glen Fellman, Experience Creative Director, Clean
Gary Daynes, Provost, Barton College
Jon Rennie, CEO, Peak Demand
Jeff Bell, Director, Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park and Museum
Steve Abernathy, Senior Systems Engineer, BB&T
Learn more and reserve tickets online.
