Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo

Date: Apr 14, 2025 8:00 am – Apr 16, 2025 8:00 pm

San Antonio, TX  |  https://spring.smartcitiesconnect.org/

The Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo is a premier event bringing together over 500 city leaders and decision-makers to explore innovative solutions that address their strategic needs. This conference serves as a vital platform for forward-thinking city planners and technology providers to collaborate and share best practices aimed at enhancing urban life while prioritizing sustainability and resource efficiency.

Attendees can engage with five program tracks, each designed to delve into critical areas of urban development:

  1. Digital Transformation: Topics include connected devices, AI and machine learning, big data analytics, cybersecurity, and connectivity.
  2. Urban Operations: Focus on waste and water management, sustainability, lighting systems, and emergency response.
  3. Mobility: Explore advancements in transportation systems and public transit.
  4. Infrastructure: Discussions on grid and energy management, resilience, and smart infrastructure.
  5. Community Engagement: Address policy, governance, resident engagement, and funding strategies.

Notable speakers include Mark Wittenburg, CIO of Raleigh, NC; Nicole Coughlin, CIO of Cary, NC; Jason Cooley, Chief Innovation Officer of Frisco, TX; Emily Royall, Smart City Administrator of San Antonio, TX; Raimundo Rodulfo, Director of Innovation and Technology in Coral Gables, FL; and Genesis Gavino, Chief of Staff in Dallas, TX.

This event is an exceptional opportunity for municipalities to leverage the latest technologies to create safer, more responsive, and efficient communities. Join us in shaping the future of smart cities!

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