The aim of the workshop is to bring together key stakeholders from local governments, government associations, planners, industry, and academic leaders to explore potential smart community initiatives with the theme of “inclusion.” The workshop should help to empower planners with the tools (technology, data) to improve their ability and decision-making for the betterment of the quality of life and inclusiveness in their communities, including better and more inclusive ways to engage with the community.

Agenda:

8:00 am – 8:30am – Registration and Breakfast

8:30 am – Welcome

8:40 am – Introductions and GA Smart Impact
Debra Lam, Managing Director, Smart Cities & Inclusive Innovation, Georgia Tech
Greg McCormick, Director, Georgia Smart Communities Challenge, Georgia Tech
Chris Le Dantec, Associate Professor, School of Literature, Media, and Communication, Georgia Tech

8:50 am – 1st GA Smart Class Final Presentations
The City of Albany
Gwinnett County

9:50 am – Break

10:00 am – 1st GA Smart Class Final Presentations
The City of Chamblee
Chatham County

11:00 am – Keynote Panel

12:00 pm – 2nd GA Smart Class Introductions
Macon-Bibb County
The City of Woodstock
Columbus Consolidated Government
The City of Milton

12:25 pm – Closing

12:30 pm – Lunch