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CONNECTED 2025

Convene. Inspire. Transfer. Innovate.

March 27, 2025

3:30 – 7:00 pm

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.​

 

Who Should Attend?

 

CONNECTED is designed for anyone invested in the future of our region, particularly those interested in the projects, programs, and partnerships shaping its urban landscape.

 

Staff, administrators, leaders, and elected officials from all levels of government (city, county, state) and affiliated organizations are encouraged to attend and share this opportunity widely within your networks.

 

If you're interested in exploring how smart city technologies and urban innovation are enhancing quality of life and driving efficiency in the Greater Phoenix area, this event is for you. 

Register to attend:

Registration includes access to the full event, and is open for all to attend. 

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Agenda

State of the Smart Region
3:30 – 4:30 pm

CITI Expo – Convene, Inspire, Transfer, Innovate
4:30 – 7:00 pm

Tech Demos – Emerging Technologies from Around the World
4:30 – 7:00 pm

Pioneering in the Public Square
5:30 – 6:30 pm

Learn how cities across Greater Phoenix have been advancing toward a smarter region as we highlight recent awards, celebrate successes, and invite cities and partners to share some of the most impactful projects from recent years.

Immerse yourself in 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.

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.

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.

See who else is attending:

Local Governments

  • City of Avondale

  • City of Buckeye

  • City of Chandler

  • City of Goodyear

  • City of Maricopa

  • City of Mesa

  • City of Phoenix
  • City of Scottsdale
  • City of Surprise

  • City of Tempe

  • Town of Gilbert

  • Maricopa County

Industry & Technology

  • AZ Tech Council

  • IBM

  • Innocode

  • Insight

  • Plug and Play

  • Signify

  • Steadynamic

  • Unity Technologies

State & Regional Partners

  • Arizona Department of Administration

  • The IDIA

  • Greater Phoenix Economic Council (GPEC)

  • Maricopa Association of Governments (MAG)

  • Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce

K-12 & Higher Education

  • Arizona State University

  • Grand Canyon University

  • Maricopa Community Colleges

  • University of Arizona

2024 Recap

At CONNECTED last year, 180 attendees experienced the transformative impact of smart city solutions on Greater Phoenix's residents and businesses:

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State of the Smart Region: We learned about the amazing work taking place within our region, including insights and impact from WeRIDE Micro Transit, What Works Cities, and Digital Equity Institute Hives.

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CITI Expo: Members and partners exhibited 17 innovative solutions that are currently making a difference in the lives of residents across Greater Phoenix.

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Tech Demonstrations: Three hand-picked, groundbreaking technology solutions brought custom-built demonstrations for attendees to experience.

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Pioneering in the Public Square: City leaders and technology providers spoke side-by-side to show how industry and government can work together to make a difference in our communities.

For questions or media inquiries regarding CONNECTED 2025:

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