Join the Arizona Technology Council for its Virtual Speaker Series that brings together tech titans, advocates, innovators and industry champions of existing and emerging sectors who are reshaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem.
The Electric Highway: The Future of Driving
Innovative companies are playing a significant role in enabling the growth of Arizona’s transportation electrification market and electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Panelists will discuss the economic development benefits and infrastructure challenges of increased adoption of electric vehicles.
MODERATOR:
DOMINIC PAPA
Vice President Smart State Initiative, Arizona Commerce Authority
Dominic Papa is the Vice President of Smart State Initiatives at the Arizona Commerce Authority. In his current role, Dominic leverages his expertise in emerging governance models and strategic partnerships to drive a broad portfolio of Smart State projects. Prior to the ACA, Dominic was the Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Institute for Digital Progress, an innovation-driven, smart city nonprofit.
In 2019, Dominic founded the Greater Phoenix Smart Region Consortium, an applied research and implementation partnership that allows local governments, private industry and academic research institutions to collaboratively design and develop new innovative technology pilots that advance solutions to public challenges. The Smart Region includes 22 cities and towns, Arizona State University, Maricopa Community College District, the Maricopa Association of Governments, the Greater Phoenix Economic Council, the Institute for Digital Progress, and the Arizona Commerce Authority.
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JEFFREY WISHART Managing Engineer |
LIZ KEEN Partner |
KEVIN BURKE Public Works Director |
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EVENT AGENDA:
3:30 – 3:35 p.m. | Presenting sponsor remarks
3:35 – 3:45 p.m. | Guest introductions by Moderator Dominic Papa
3:45 – 4:45 p.m. | Panel discussion
4:45 – 5:00 p.m. | Q&A
5:00 p.m. | Event ends
INNOVATION SPONSOR
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PRESENTING SPONSOR
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BRONZE SPONSOR
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About the Tech Sector Speaker Series
Join the Arizona Technology Council for its new 2020 AZ Tech Sector Speaker Series that brings together tech titans, outstanding CTOs, advocates, innovators and industry champions of existing and emerging sectors who are reshaping Arizona’s tech ecosystem. This expert panel forum advances Arizona’s tech evolution and growing designation as a tech hub. With a diverse range of experience and technology backgrounds, these tech titans are leading the way and making a positive and lasting impact on the local technology industry. Interested in becoming a panelist, moderator or sponsor? VISIT HERE to learn more about this exciting new event series and to see the topics that we’ll be covering in Phoenix.
Become an event sponsor!
Increase your company’s visibility in Arizona’s growing technology industry sector by becoming an event sponsor.
Contact [email protected] to learn about the various levels of sponsorship to suit your organization.
Location
Virtual , Register to attend! 85004
Date
August 18, 2020
Time
3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cost
Members: $10 | Non-members: $20
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