BRIDGE SF 2016

The promise of greater efficiency and responsiveness through improved means of data collection, analytics, and distribution is what Smart Cities are all about.  Undecided is who gets to collect what and how we’re going to learn to share it.  Without forward thinking and sometimes aggressive policies, the market will decide.  Without standards, our streets, subways, buildings, and even open spaces become the proving grounds and we the people its test subjects. This is where a combination of self-regulation and government intervention is necessary, otherwise the biggest possible gains of a connected city will fail to be realized.

What are the steps needed to assure rapid adaptation of connected devices transforming cities into ever more inclusive and intelligent eco-systems?  One that can save lives through disaster preparedness and emergency responsiveness.  One that makes our streets safer.  One that can provides housing and quality transportation for all it’s residents.  One that’s easy to navigate and engaging for it’s visitors.  One that makes a city more economically viable.  One that cares for the environment.  One that cares for the elderly and infirmed.  One that provides equal opportunity for all.  

Join us as leaders in the research, development, policy, finance, and public-private partnerships will look intently upon the challenges in taking on city-wide projects from concept, through pilots, and into lasting returns for a city and it’s citizens.