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OnDemand Panel Debate (11 Dec): Going behind the scenes of Dallas’ smart city initiatives

Webinars10 Dec 2023by Smart Cities World

Join SmartCitiesWorld on a virtual panel discussion that gets up close and personal with the City of Dallas and its innovative smart city strategies.

SmartCitiesWorld Virtual Panel Debate on Dallas

Date Recorded:

Thursday 11 December 2023

Length:

60 mins, including Q&A

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The hour-long webinar is designed to explore the innovative strategies the City of Dallas is implementing to enhance the lives of its citizens and foster sustainable growth. We will delve into a number of key areas of focus, including connectivity, mobility, environment, citizen participation, public safety, and economic development.

Specifically we will address

Connectivity – Bridging the digital divide: How can improved connectivity bridge the digital divide and create new possibilities for everyone in the city?
Mobility – Pioneering transportation solutions: Talking Point: "Dallas is at the forefront of redefining urban mobility with initiatives like autonomous vehicle testing, bike-sharing programs, and improved public transportation. How can innovative mobility solutions make Dallas more accessible, efficient, and environmentally friendly?"
Environment – Greening the city: How do environmental efforts not only benefit the planet but also improve the quality of life for Dallas residents?
Citizen participation – Empowering communities: How can citizens actively shape the future of their city through technology and civic engagement?
Urban space – Reimagining cityscapes: How can redefined urban spaces make Dallas a more liveable and vibrant city?
Economic development – Fostering innovation and growth: How can public-private partnerships contribute to the city’s economic prosperity?

Speakers:

	Genesis Gavino Chief of Staff to the City Manager and Resilience Officer City of Dallas Genesis currently serves as the Deputy Resilience Officer where she works closely with the executive team across the organization to implement the Resilient Dallas Strategy. She is also the Chief of Staff to the City Manager where she manages the Council Agenda Office, Local Government Management Fellows Program, departmental budgets and works with the executive team to advance the City’s strategic priorities. Genesis has served as lead in the organization’s interdepartmental and collaborative projects, most recently the implementation of the Council Agenda Preparation System through Granicus – Legistar, and the development and implementation of a pilot program to activate City Hall Plaza.
	Joseph Breems Senior Executive and Director of Municipal Practice The National League of Cities Joseph leads NLC’s Center for Municipal Practice, overseeing teams that provide members and municipalities across the country with the tools, technical assistance, and peer learning to put new policy and programs into practice. Most recently Joseph was the Chief Project Delivery Officer at Howard University, within the Office of the Chief Strategy Officer. Prior to his time in higher education Joseph worked in government, both municipal and federal, for a number of years.
	Mike Grigsby Director Business Development Ubicquia Mike Grigsby from Ubicquia, brings a rich history in citizen engagement and smart city technology. With experience as the Chief Information Officer in Kansas City, the Director of Information Services for the Kansas City Missouri Police Department, and a Computer Forensic Examiner for the FBI, he understands the transformative power of technology in community development.
	Luke Antoniou Senior Editor SmartCitiesWorld Luke has been reporting on the implementation of smart technologies that benefit the public and public sector for four years. He has particularly keen interest in smart and sustainable mobility and its role in influencing the decisions of urban planners, citizens and governments alike.
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