April 4, 2018
Registration
Registration – Second Floor of AT&T Conference Center
Welcome
NextGen Smart Cities Workshop
The 3.5-hour workshop covers the following topics: 1, Understanding The Megatrends and Their Implications (for Smart Cities, Society and Civilization) i. We are at the cusp of a new Civilization 2. The Need And Urgency For Smart Cities 3. Defining Smart Cities The Right Way i. Lack Of Standard Definition ii. The 3 types of […]
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Lunch
Lunch will be served in the Tejas Room
Big Data, Virtual Organizations and Smart City Workshop
Big Data, Virtual Organizations and Smart City Workshop
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Simplifying a Connected City Workshop
This workshop is intended to be an overview of IPv6 and how it can be used in creating a project that could be part of a Smart City/Smart Environment framework, this tutorial will cover the basics and provide insights into synergies among the IPv6 internetworking capabilities being provided in modern IoT devices along and solutions […]
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Austin EcoDistrict Tour, led by Bobby Godsey and Karl Popham (Optional)
*Note: You must sign-up for the EcoDistrict Tour during registration. Or edit your registration to include the tour.** Electric Drive & EcoDistrict Tour Come join us! We are offering a tour of the Seaholm Eco District including Austin’s coolest ecofriendly library along with a walk down a smart sustainable mobility street named Electric Drive. Seaholm Eco […]
Opening Happy Hour Reception
Opening Happy Hour Reception at The University of Texas at Austin Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering with Bob Metcalfe, Robyn Metcalfe, and Ahmed Tewfik
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April 5, 2018
Registration
Registration — Second Floor of AT&T Conference Center
Continental Breakfast & Coffee
Continental Breakfast & Coffee
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Welcome to Austin and Opening Remarks
Welcome to Austin and Opening Remarks
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KEYNOTE 01: Emerging and Secure Technology for Resilient Communities: Lessons Learned from US Army
The accelerating rate of technological advancement will drive a fundamental change in how the Army organizes, resources and conducts operations on its installations. For over two centuries, the Army has relied principally on geography to protect its bases from foreign powers. Unpredictable global politics and the diffused application of abundant technology are shrinking our natural […]
KEYNOTE 02: Key Innovations Enabling the 4th Industrial Revolution
The number of connected devices and connected sensors has now exceeded the human population. Advancements in sensors, advanced data analytics and artificial intelligence will help minimize mundane tasks enabling a higher functioning society and further evolution of the 4th Industrial Revolution. This presentation will cover the modern history, current and future of microelectromechanical systems and sensor technologies that continue paving the […]
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Networking and Coffee
Networking and Coffee on First Floor
KEYNOTE 03: Are Shared Autonomous Vehicles the Ultimate Smart City Application?
Recently the City of Austin released its Smart Mobility Roadmap with a focus on shared, electric, and autonomous mobility. In this session Karl Popham, the roadmap’s electrification lead, will define why each of these three components are important for Austin and its utility. This includes Austin’s Smart City vision to address mobility, congestion, affordability, and […]
Lunch
Lunch in Tejas Room
Networking and Coffee
Networking and Coffee
Closing: Key Takeaways for Thursday
Closing: Key Takeaways for Thursday
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Banquet
April 6, 2018
Registration
Registration – Second Floor of AT&T Conference Center
Continental Breakfast & Coffee
Continental Breakfast & Coffee
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Friday Welcome
Friday Welcome, Candy Robinson , President, IEEE-USA
KEYNOTE 04: Malaysia IRDA Smart City Initiatives
Malaysia Prime Minister, Dato’ Sri Najib Tun Razak has endorsed the smart city initiative in the Global Science and Innovation Advisory Council in May 2012, with a vision to benefit and transform the living standards of people in Malaysia through a sustainable economic and technology ecosystem. This initiative will also empower and connect rural countries […]
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KEYNOTE 05: Cognitive approach to building a safe and smart city
Modern cities and municipalities are confronted with and increasing needs for real-time response and advanced measures to effectively control threats and challenges, and provide residents with well being and a quality of life. Risk based approach and municipal services are becoming more technologically based offering opportunities that answer infrastructure needs for smart connectivity & […]
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Networking and Coffee
Networking and Coffee
Lunch
Lunch in the Tejas Room
Pecan Street Tour with Bert Haskell, Scott Hinson and Travis Hyzak (Optional)
**Note: You must sign-up for the Pecan Street, Inc Tour during registration. Or, edit your registration to include the tour.** Optional: Pecan Street Tour with Bert Haskell, Scott Hinson and Travis Hyzak 14:00 – 16:30 Bus leaves at 14:00 Pecan Street, Inc. is a nonprofit research institute founded by The University of Texas to provide […]
Closing, Key Takeaways
Closing, Key Takeaways
Smart Cities Startup Competition
IEEE wants to help you win $100,000.00. Every growing city is challenged to provide city services, transportation, clean energy, and affordable housing in a rapidly changing world. As one of the fastest growing cities in the nation, Austin is no exception. While technology isn’t the answer to all of our problems, it’s hard to imagine […]
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