North America's leading global conference for innovators and decision-makers working to improve life in the cities of tomorrow returns for its third year May 13-15 at Pier 36
NEW YORK -- Smart Cities New York will host its 3rd annual conference, May 13 at Cornell Tech and May 14-15 at Pier 36 in Lower Manhattan, bringing together a diverse global community of urban innovators to share and discuss the new and emerging technologies that are improving life in cities around the world. Established in 2016, Smart Cities New York is built on the idea that cities are “Powered by People”—in a rapidly urbanizing world, urban citizens are the driving force behind innovation and opportunity.
In the conference’s first two years, 300+ speakers—including 30+ mayors, ministers, and presidents from 500+ cities—have come together to share expert insights and engaging commentary. SCNY19 featured speakers include:
Jon McNeill, COO, Lyft, San Francisco, CA
Joseph Lubin, Founder, ConsenSys, New York, NY
Diane Hoskins, Co-CEO, Gensler, Washington, DC.
Jan Vapaavuori, Mayor, City of Helsinki, Helsinki, FI
Steve Benjamin, Mayor, City of Columbia, Columbia, SC
Kathryn Wylde, President & CEO, Partnership for City of New York
Amy Liu, VP & Director Metropolitan Policy Program, Brookings
Julie Samuels, Founder & Executive Director, Tech:NYC
Carlo Ratti, Director, MIT Senseable Lab & Founding Partner, Carlo Ratti Association Design & Innovation Office
James Patchett, President & CEO, NYCEDC
Giuseppe Sala, Mayor, City of Milan
This year’s theme, “The Future is Now,” highlights the ways that today’s cities are paving the way for a more sustainable, equitable, and resilient future. Cities are no longer “emerging”—they are operating as laboratories for new and disruptive technologies that will help build inclusive economies, attract talent, and improve quality of life. From automation and blockchain to big data and A.I., Smart Cities New York is North America’s premier conference convening leaders from business, government, academia, civil society, and startups who are implementing innovative solutions in their communities.
Unlike other conferences, SCNY offers interactive workshops and exclusive networking opportunities alongside talks, exhibitions, and panel discussions. The program-at-a-glance is available at www.smartcitiesny.com, with topics broken out across core themes:
Future of Mobility
Innovation, Talent, and Economic Growth
Civic Engagement and Governance
Infrastructure for the Modern Day
Sustainable, Circular, and Clean Energy Economies
Transformative Technologies
SCNY19 is pleased to welcome Innovation Partner Microsoft and additional sponsors City Possible Pioneered by Mastercard, Verizon, CEiiA, Hitachi, Daikin, Metawater, Shimizu, and more.
About Smart Cities New York
Smart Cities New York is a collaborative environment where the best and brightest can work together to not only share solutions and ideas, but learn how to implement them in their home cities. Now in its 3rd year, Smart Cities New York has become a can’t-miss event for city leaders around the world. More information on tickets, sponsors, and programming is available at www.smartcitiesny.com.
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