Regional Smart Cities Workshop

THE REGIONAL SMART CITIES WORKSHOP TO LEARN WHAT'S POSSIBLE, BE INSPIRED, AND GET STARTED

How do we create intelligent, sustainable, resilient communities that enhance our quality of life, well-being and economic prosperity? Join this regional discussion on Transportation, Water, Buildings, Energy, Public Safety and Connectivity.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Managers and Leaders (visioning, long-term strategic view, resource coordination, service management)

Technical Staff (design, implementation and operations)

AGENDA

8:30am Registration

Morning Session

9:00am Opening Remarks

9:30am Keynote: Jesse Berst, Chairman, Smart Cities Council

• Focus: Why do Smart Cities? What is a smart city? How can it change government operations and services? What forces can influence smart cities efforts?

10:15 Break

10:35 Smart Cities Overview/Case Studies: Kathryn Willson, Director, Cities Solutions, Microsoft

• Focus: Technology overview and new capabilities available enabling Smart Cities. Specific examples of real-world uses.

11:45am to 1:00pm Lunch On Own

• Café in Building 92 cafe or short walk to Microsoft Commons
• Note on security: A Microsoft employee will be needed to escort you into the Commons and back to Building 92

Afternoon Session (Choose 1 of 3 Tracks)

• Track 1: Transportation and Public Safety - Focusing on mobility, safety, and connected vehicles
  
• Track 2: Water, Buildings, and Energy - Focusing on sustainability, conservation and operational efficiency
• Track 3: Connectivity, Integration, and Security - Focusing on connecting and securing Smart Cities systems

1:00pm Presentations/Demos on research findings, products, best practices, etc.

2:00pm Break

2:15pm Faciliated Discussions

3:45pm Recap Track Sessions

4:15pm Wrap Up

Afternoon Speakers

Transportation and Public Safety:

• Adrian Pearamine, National Director Smart Cities and Connected Vehicles, DKS Associates (moderator)
• Dr. Yinhai Wang, Director, Pacific Northwest Transportation Consortium
• Ken Carlson, Fire Marshall, City of Bellevue
• Eric Howard, Urban Form Lab, UW

Water, Buildings and Energy:

• Sasha Anderson, Policy Analyst, Puget Sound Regional Council (moderator)
• Perry England, Vice President, MacDonald Miller Facility Solutions
• Laura Feinstein, Manager, Smart Grid Technology Planning & Analysis, PSE
• Ken Thompson, Senior Technology Fellow, CH2M

Connectivtiy, Integration and Security:

• Brant Zwiefel, Chief Architect, Worldwide Public Sector, Microsoft
• Terry Dell, Innovation Specialist, Verizon Wireless
• Dean Williams, Product Specialist, Cisco
• Fred Langston, EVP, Professional Services, Critical Informatics