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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
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
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
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
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
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