5th Annual Urban Economic Policy Conference: Smart Cities and Urban Economic Development

POSTPONED
We will be moving the 5th Annual Urban Economics Conference to the fall, new date to be confirmed shortly.

Join Drexel University’s School of Economics and Econsult Solutions Inc. for a dynamic discussion about the development of smart cities. The development of smart cities merges urban planning with technological advances in data analytics and the internet of things. Cities such as Singapore, Amsterdam, Madrid and New York have implemented Smart City technologies and programs. Learn about how these technologies will factor into current and future economic opportunities and challenges.

Agenda: 10 - 10:30: Registration and Networking

10:30 - 10:45: Opening Remarks

10:45 - 12: Panel I: Smart Cities

• Daniel Miles, Associate Principal and Vice President, Econsult Solutions Inc.
• Mark Wheeler, Chief Information Officer, City of Philadelphia
• Joe Viscuso, Senior Vice President and Director of Strategic Growth, Pennoni

12 - 12:30: Lunch Break

12:30 - 1:30 Keynote Speaker

• Bruce Katz, Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Lindy Institute for Urban Innovation and Director, Nowak Metro Finance Lab

1:30 - 3: Panel II: Opportunity Zones

• Brittany Forman, Director, Econsult Solutions Inc.
• Brad Molotosky, Partner, Duane Morris
• Leslie Smallwood-Lewis, Co-Owner, Mosaic Development Partners