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Bringing Technology & Innovation to life with powerful storytelling.

Hire Dr. Sarah Glova to speak at your next event.

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Billion-Dollar Opportunities: An inside look at innovation in today's smart cities
Billion-Dollar Opportunities: An inside look at innovation in today's smart cities

Description: Smart cities have the potential to change our world—to fight climate change, to reduce crime, to banish poverty—and yes, to have less traffic.

At this moment, there are people in your city who are planning smart city projects for us, for the places we call home. But it’s not the tech that’s going to make that happen. It’s the people.

In this versatile talk, we explore smart city innovations around the globe, with a closer look at the people, partnerships, processes, and tech that makes these innovations a reality.

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

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Dr. Sarah Glova has spoken at dozens of events focused on technology and innovation. Bring her to your stage next.

“She is an excellent speaker; she can present on the most technical topic but make it engaging for your audience. Book her for your next event.”

– Caroline Griffin, Director of Operations at RIoT

 

A background in technology & entrepreneurship.

Dr. Glova is the CEO of the award-winning firm Reify Media. She earned her PhD in Instructional Technology from North Carolina State University, where she was also a full-time instructor.

She continues to mentor and guest lecture senior design students in industrial engineering.

An experienced innovation consultant.

As a technology consultant and researcher, she has worked on numerous Smart City initiatives, including a year-long, multi-city data sharing initiative with 30+ stakeholders that was nominated for an innovation award.

A sought-after public speaker who focuses on storytelling.

She’s facilitated training sessions from California to Qatar.

Highlights include: Connected World Summit in London, Smart Cities Connect in National Harbor, Select USA Summit in Washington DC, IoT Evolution in Florida, and many more.

Explore More Topics in Tech & Innovation:

Entrepreneurship

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Broadband Access and Startups: How connectivity and access can propel—or prevent—startup innovation

Topics covered: Today’s most ambitious smart city projects | Future thinking about smart cities and innovation | Quotes from city leaders and leading vendors in some of the world’s smartest cities | Most common smart city projects | Common issues and opportunities faced by today’s smart cities

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

Forget the “Grind”: Let’s talk about fortitude

Focus areas: The “hustle and grind” culture prioritizes work over all things and sees work as facetime and hours spent. But does it work? Are those who are burning the candle at both ends really more successful? This talk is a review of where we are now and a dream for where we could be instead — a look at the current effects of hustle culture and a vision for what could be better, with real strategies that help us prioritize wellness (and research to help show why this works).

Formats offered: Keynote, Short Presentation

Entrepreneurship and Mental Health

Description: What does mental health look like in today's "hustle" culture? According to a study by the National Institute of Mental Health. 49% of entrepreneurs deal with mental health issues directly. But for many entrepreneurs, traditional mental health resources - like HR Departments or paid leave - are not available. What lessons can we learn from successful entrepreneurs who have prioritized mental health? How can this community support the unique mental health needs of entrepreneurs?

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

Smart City Innovation

“There are people in your city who are planning smart city projects right now, looking at how many homes and businesses have access to broadband, or considering smart parking meters that alert drivers to open parking spots, or designing autonomous police stations or developing apps for city services... planning those projects for us, for the places we call home.

- Dr. Sarah Glova

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Broadband Access and Startups: How connectivity and access can propel—or prevent—startup innovation

Topics covered: Today’s most ambitious smart city projects | Future thinking about smart cities and innovation | Quotes from city leaders and leading vendors in some of the world’s smartest cities | Most common smart city projects | Common issues and opportunities faced by today’s smart cities

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

5G: The Smart City Enabler

Topics covered: Today’s most ambitious smart city projects | Future thinking about smart cities and innovation | Quotes from city leaders and leading vendors in some of the world’s smartest cities | Most common smart city projects | Common issues and opportunities faced by today’s smart cities

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

Billion-Dollar Opportunities: An inside look at innovation in today's smart cities

Description: Smart cities have the potential to change our world—to fight climate change, to reduce crime, to banish poverty—and yes, to have less traffic.

At this moment, there are people in your city who are planning smart city projects for us, for the places we call home. But it’s not the tech that’s going to make that happen. It’s the people.

In this versatile talk, we explore smart city innovations around the globe, with a closer look at the people, partnerships, processes, and tech that makes these innovations a reality.

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

Diversity & Inclusion

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The Key to the City: Why Diversity and Inclusion is the Key to Smart Cities of the Future [Workshop]

Topics covered: Today’s most ambitious smart city projects | Future thinking about smart cities and innovation | Quotes from city leaders and leading vendors in some of the world’s smartest cities | Most common smart city projects | Common issues and opportunities faced by today’s smart cities

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

Beyond 'Smart': Why the Smartest Cities of the Future will be the Inclusive Cities

Topics covered: Today’s most ambitious smart city projects | Future thinking about smart cities and innovation | Quotes from city leaders and leading vendors in some of the world’s smartest cities | Most common smart city projects | Common issues and opportunities faced by today’s smart cities

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

Change Perceptions to Change Reality: Know How Female Leaders Are Perceived

Description: If perception is reality, perceptions of female leaders matter. Many perceptions are wrong—even unjust—but awareness can equip you to set expectations, battle stereotypes, and advocate for women in business. Join us and learn insightful—even inciting—data on perceptions of women leaders, and what you can do in the face of those perceptions.

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

The Ally Strategy: How to Include, Empower, and Ignite Allies

Description: How can YOU as a leader help others feel comfortable to stand up, speak up, and be counted as an ally? Learn new strategies for recruiting and empowering allies, with the goal of a safe, engaged culture. Help everyone in your organization feel comfortable using their voice to stand up for others.

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

Tech Disruption

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The Next Disruption: An Exclusive Sneak Peek at the Technology of the Future

Topics covered: Cutting-edge preview of the tech trends shaping the future, based on the latest insider conversations and tech trends reports; Thought leadership about how these tech trends will impact the audience sooner than they think; Relevant research into digital transformation, innovation, and disruption

Formats offered: Keynote; Short presentation; Facilitated panel discussion

Bringing Technology & Innovation to life with powerful storytelling.

Hire Dr. Sarah Glova to speak at your next event.