Smart City Panel at SXSW, Austin 3/10/2017

Hundreds gather at SXSW for the panel: Wireless Network Innovation: Smart City Foundation

Some of the nation’s leading Smart City voices - Mayor Kasim Reed, Michelle Robinson (Verizon), Joe Kochan (US Ignite), Howard Wright (Intel) and Chelsea Collier (Digi.City) - gathered to discuss the most recent smart city developments including #PAWR, a program that will deploy $100 million to cities that will fund wireless network research and infrastructure investment. Atlanta Mayor Reed provided insight on the experience of a city leader tasked with visioning and achieving smart city status. Executives Kathleen Grillo (Verizon) and Howard Wright (Intel) gave advice as to what smart city technology can do and actionable next steps.  Joe Kochan with US Ignite provided a wide lens perspective of US cities large and small, outlining available resources.

WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING: 

The Drum, “Growth of smart cities awareness sees it enter mainstream consciousness,” 3/12/17

Austin Chronicle, “How Smart is Your City? Interactive Panels Dive into the Data,” 3/10/17

Atlanta Daily World, “Mayor Kasim Reed to participate in South by Southwest Conference,” 3/9/17

City of Atlanta, “Mayor Kasim Reed to Participate in South by Southwest Conference,” 3/9/17

Atlanta Intown, “News Briefs: Housing Opportunity Bonds; BeltLine Fitness; Mayor at SXSW,” 3/9/17

Mundo Hispanico, “Alcalde de Atlanta hablará sobre implementación de tecnología en las ciudades durante festival SXSW,” 3/9/17

Austin Inno, “Seeing the Future: An Innovator's Guide to SXSW Interactive 2017,” 3/9/17