IN REVIEW
Video: A Recap of Smart City Expo Atlanta 2019 by Smart City Expo AtlantaSeptember 13, 2019
In 2019, Smart City Expo Atlanta’s inaugural year, we hosted 2500+ attendees and distinguished speakers including the CEOs of Cox Enterprises, SunTrust, and the Atlanta Braves, senior executives from Southern Company, Cisco, Verizon, Siemens, SoftBank Robotics, and BlackRock, mayors from Atlanta, Denver, and Honolulu, CTO/CIOs from Paris, South Bend, and Louisville, and luminaries such as Ambassador Young, Dr. Bernice King, T.I., and John Hope Bryant.
Hear from select attendees and re-live the experience through this recap. We look forward to seeing you from September 8-9, 2021 at the Georgia World Congress Center as we #buildbackbetter!
DEEP DIVE
Invisible Policing: Smart Technology in Law Enforcement by Smart City Expo AtlantaJuly 7, 2020
The police killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Rayshard Brooks have sparked outrage around the world. Thousands have protested in every U.S. state, and more than 60 countries in support of the Black Lives Matter movement against police violence. Demonstrators are demanding policy changes related to police misconduct, excessive force, and racial bias. And as part of the global movement, activists have also turned their attention toward the technology tools that police use to fight crime.
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Kim LaGrue by Smart City Expo AtlantaJuly 1, 2020
Kim LaGrue, Chief Information Officer of the City of New Orleans, shares how connectivity is intertwined with resilience and equity. This video is presented by Smart City Expo Atlanta as part of our series “On the Front Lines of Change,” featuring leading global voices transforming our communities.
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Este Geraghty by Smart City Expo AtlantaJune 25, 2020
Geospatial data is critical to the COVID-19 response, and Este Geraghty, Chief Medical Officer for ESRI, explains how that data is being used right now. This video is presented by Smart City Expo Atlanta as part of our series “On the Front Lines of Change,” featuring leading global voices transforming our communities.
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Carmen Palafox by Smart City Expo AtlantaJune 23, 2020
How can we invest in inclusive, resilient communities? Carmen Palafox of MiLA Capital discusses venture capital and the reimagining of our economy after COVID-19. This video is presented by Smart City Expo Atlanta as part of our series “On the Front Lines of Change,” featuring leading global voices transforming our communities.
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Careshia Moore by Smart City Expo AtlantaJune 18, 2020
Careshia Moore, President and CEO of Usher’s New Look, discusses the challenges and opportunities presented by COVID-19 in education for disconnected students. This video is presented by Smart City Expo Atlanta as part of our series “On the Front Lines of Change,” featuring leading global voices transforming our communities.
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LaToya Cantrell by Smart City Expo AtlantaJune 17, 2020
Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans discusses how bridging the digital divide is a key issue for the city before and after COVID-19. This video is presented by Smart City Expo Atlanta as part of our series “On the Front Lines of Change,” featuring leading global voices transforming our communities.