10th Annual Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference

Get ready to be inspired at the 10th Annual Smart City + Digital Transformation Conference, proudly presented by the Arizona Technology Council and the Arizona Commerce Authority! Mark your calendars for Monday, April 27, and join us at Grand Canyon University from 12:00 – 5:00 PM.

This electrifying event is your gateway to the future, where the brightest minds in technology converge to share groundbreaking advancements in smart city development and the Internet of Things (IoT). Dive into a world of innovation, explore the latest in communication technology, and discover how these advancements are transforming urban landscapes into smart, connected communities.

Don’t miss this unparalleled opportunity to network with industry leaders, gain invaluable insights, and be at the forefront of the smart city revolution. See you there!

AGENDA (subject to change)

12:00 pm | Registration/Sponsor Expo

12:30 pm | Opening Remarks

• Steven Zylstra, President + CEO, Arizona Technology Council
• Jennifer Teague, Account Executive, MSS Business Transformation Advisory
• Abby Schultz, IT Applications Manager, City of Avondale

12:55 pm | Opening Keynote Presentation | Evolutionary Leadership: Centering Humanity in the Age of AI and Smart Innovation

• Kimberly Clark, Deputy Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Technology, Arizona State University

1:25 pm | Panel Presentation | Smarter Cities, Safer Communities: Innovation in Public Safety & Community Trust

• Michael Lesher, Sergeant, Peoria Police Department
• Rich Slavin, Assistant Chief of Police, Scottsdale Police Department
• Jason Tarrant, Commander, Peoria Police Department
• Steve Tuttle, Distinguished TASER Fellow, AXON
• Moderator: Jennifer Teague, Account Executive, MSS Business Transformation Advisory

2:10 pm | 15 Minute Break

2:25 pm | Panel Presentation | Digital Transformation That Works: Putting People at the Center

• Rebecca Clyde, Co-Founder & CEO, Botco.ai
• James Conrad, Chief AI Officer & Business Intelligence Analyst, City of Goodyear
• Keith Latchaw, President & CEO, MSS Business Transformation Advisory
• Jacob Taylor, Senior Advisor, The Connective
• Moderator: Abby Schultz, IT Applications Manager, City of Avondale

3:10 pm | Panel Presentation | Arizona’s Technological Journey: A Look at Our Past, Present, and Future

• Victor Atlasman, Director of Engineering and Product Development, Charge America, WattEV, Inc.
• Paul Schneider, Director and Principal Engineer, Intel
• Dr. Maxwell Wilson, Water Resources Management Advisor, City of Phoenix
• Keith Woods, CEO, KB Woods
• Moderator: Chris Lucero, CEO, Founder, Luminos Innovation

4:55 pm | Closing Remarks

5:00 pm | Event Ends

EVENT SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES:
Sponsorship packages range from $1500 – $5,500.
Contact [email protected] for sponsorship questions.