CONNECTED 2024
Convene. Inspire. Transfer. Innovate.
Join a pivotal gathering in the Greater Phoenix region where local government leaders, technology innovators, and community stakeholders converge. CONNECTED is dedicated to exploring and implementing smart city technologies that enhance quality of life and efficiency in our urban spaces. Attendees will gain valuable insights, collaborate on impactful initiatives, and become an integral part of shaping the future of our region.
Agenda
CITI Expo
4:30 – 7:00 pm
Immerse yourself in an exposition of 25+ city initiatives from across the region. Presentations will span across city departments, including water resources, GIS, mobility, event management, urban forestry, public safety, courts, community services, procurement, and more, all with an eye toward creating an immersive experience that demonstrates impact and outcomes of transferrable city successes.
Featuring exhibitions from:
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City of Chandler
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City of Mesa
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City of Phoenix
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City of Scottsdale
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ASU Zimin Institute
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Digital Equity Institute
State of the Smart Region
3:30 – 4:30 pm
(Government Employees and Regional Partners)
Learn how cities across Greater Phoenix have been advancing toward a smarter region within five Regional Impact Categories, as we highlight recent awards, celebrate city successes, and invite cities to share some of the most impactful projects from recent years, including:
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WeRIDE Micro Transit — Transit in the West Valley is adapting to fit the strengths, needs, and unique make-up of the communities, and micro transit has proven to be an impactful way to get residents where they need to be. We’ll discuss the impact on individuals and the potential for greater regional expansion.
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What Works Cities — Greater Phoenix is the most certified region of What Works Cities communities. We’ll highlight the competitive collaboration that drives us, the unique journey of three cities into certification, and the impact on our residents and our region.
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Digital Equity Institute Community Hives — Cities across the valley are connecting their community members to digital literacy training, connected devices, and education to ensure all residents have the opportunity for access in our digital age. Hear from the group leading the charge and learn about what’s coming!
Tech Demos – Emerging Technologies from Around the World
4:30 – 7:00 pm
Join an intimate demonstration of the technologies changing the way we view life in the city. Emerging technologies from around the world will join us with customized experiences that show a behind the scenes look at the incredible solutions that power our everyday life. From AI powered mapping to augmented reality planning, explore where innovation meets the public square.
Explore solutions custom-built for CONNECTED from:
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Innocode — Bi-Directional Civic Engagement
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Spatial Media — Digital Twin for a Virtual Immersive Experience
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InCitu — Augmented Reality in Urban Planning
Pioneering in the Public Square
5:30 – 6:30 pm
The future of resilient cities is through strategic partnerships that tackle the world's most pressing challenges. From digital twins to public works, we'll explore how Smart Cities are shaking up the way we do business and how your local municipality could just be your next strategic partner. Join us as city and industry leaders combine to show the collaborative projects impacting our region and beyond.
Sessions will include:
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Entrepreneurship in Public Domain with City of Chandler and InCitu
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The Importance of Public/Private Collaboration with City of Scottsdale and Innocode
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Piloting Emerging Technologies with Spatial Media
See who else is attending:
Local Governments
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City of Avondale
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City of Buckeye
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City of Chandler
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City of Goodyear
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City of Mesa
- City of Phoenix
- City of Scottsdale
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City of Surprise
- Maricopa County
State & Regional Partners
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Arizona Department of Administration
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Digital Equity Institute
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Greater Phoenix Economic Council
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Maricopa Association of Governments
K-12 & Higher Education
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Arizona State University
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Grand Canyon University
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Maricopa Community Colleges
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University of Arizona
Industry & Technology
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ASU/AWS AI Cloud Innovation Center
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ASU/Cox Collaboratory
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Automedi
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Innocode
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Nudgd
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PHXMF
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Spatial Media
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Steadynamic
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Unity Technologies
See who else is attending:
Local Governments
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City of Avondale
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City of Buckeye
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City of Chandler
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City of Goodyear
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City of Mesa
- City of Phoenix
- City of Scottsdale
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City of Surprise
- Maricopa County
State & Regional Partners
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Arizona Department of Administration
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Digital Equity Institute
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Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)
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Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)
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Salt River Project (SRP)
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Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce
Industry & Technology
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ASU/AWS AI Cloud Innovation Center
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ASU/Cox Collaboratory
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IBM
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Innocode
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Nudgd
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Plug and Play
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Signify
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Spatial Media
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Steadynamic
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Unity Technologies
K-12 & Higher Education
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Arizona State University
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Grand Canyon University
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Maricopa Community Colleges
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University of Arizona
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Buckeye Elementary School District
Venture Café Phoenix
Join a pivotal gathering in the Greater Phoenix region where local government leaders, technology innovators, and community stakeholders converge. CONNECTED is dedicated to exploring and implementing smart city technologies that enhance quality of life and efficiency in our urban spaces. Attendees will gain valuable insights, collaborate on impactful initiatives, and become an integral part of shaping the future of our region.