Smart Cities Connect  Conference & Expo

APRIL 14-16, 2025 | SAN ANTONIO, TX

  Spring 2025 DAY-AT-A-GLANCE   

Sessions Subject To Change

MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025  Registration 7:00am - 6:00pm

7:45 - 8:30 Early Bird Coffee Break
8:30 - 10:40
  • Welcome from the City of San Antonio
  • Powering Intelligent Cities: Accelerating Urban Innovation with Edge AI and Cloud Solutions
  • Building Smarter Infrastructures: The Technolution Approach to Future-Ready Cities
  • Advancing Sustainable Energy: Nuclear Power’s Role in AI and it’s impact in Urban and Rural Environments
  • Smart Cities, Strong Women: Shaping Inclusive Futures for Smart Cities
10:40 - 10:55  
Breakout Sessions Digital Transformation: Networks, Data, AI, 5G, Sensors, IoT, Cyber
Urban Operations:
Lighting, Water, Waste, Planning, Emergency Response
Smart Mobility:
Transportation, Autonomous, Public Transit, Ride Share
Urban Infrastructure:
Buildings, Energy, Grid, Utilities, Resilience
Community Engagement:
Policy, Funding, Commerce, Inclusion, Governance
Smart City Startup Challenge
11:00 - 11:50 Pushing the Envelope: The Symbiotic Role of Smart Buildings in Urban Futures Network as a Service for Radio Interoperability & Public Safety   Elevating Efficiency: Autonomous Drone Solutions in Action AMI Insights: Financials, Customer Service, Maintenance & CIP  Empowering Communities: Technology for Good
Welcome Remarks and Startup Challenge Session I
12:00 - 1:15 Lunch (on own)
1:15 - 2:05 Securing the Future: Cyber Resilience Strategies for Smart Cities Enhancing Public Safety and Resilience Through Streetlights in NOLA Electromobility in Local Government: Accelerating the Transition to Electric Bus and Fleet Systems Activating Multiple Smart Energy, Water & City Solutions Under a Shared Network Canopy
Airys: A One-Stop-Shop to Finance Local Government Resilience Projects Smart Cities Startup Challenge II
2:10 - 3:00 Designing the Future: How Digital Tools Shape Smart Cities City Spotlight on Urban Operations Smart Infrastructure for Smarter Living: Advancing Urban Innovation Smart Cities: AI, Spectrum, and Ubiquitous Connectivity Right-sizing Innovation through Community Focused Innovation Smart Cities Startup Challenge III and Award Announcement
2:00 - 6:00 Expo Program & Reception
 

TUESDAY, APRIL 15, 2025 Registration 7:00am - 5:30pm

7:45 - 8:30 Early Bird Coffee Break
8:30 - 10:40 
  • Innovating Urban Infrastructure: Data-Driven Solutions for Future-Ready Cities
  • Smart Cities in South Africa: Pathways to Inclusive Innovation and Sustainable Urban Futures
  • Major Event Planning - How Cities Leverage Tech for Significant Impact Events
  • Creating Smart Communities: The Value of Public-Private Partnerships and Pilot Programs
10:40 - 10:55 Coffee Break
Breakout Sessions Digital Transformation: Networks, Data, AI, 5G, Sensors, IoT, Cyber
Urban Operations:
Lighting, Water, Waste, Planning, Emergency Response
Smart Mobility:
Transportation, Autonomous, Public Transit, Ride Share
Urban Infrastructure:
Buildings, Energy, Grid, Utilities, Resilience
Community Engagement:
Policy, Funding, Commerce, Inclusion, Governance
Smart City Startup Challenge
11:00 - 11:50 Driving Digital Transformation: The Role of Scalable Technology in Smart Cities Command Centers and Solar Solutions: Advancing Urban Lighting in San Antonio Intelligent Insights: Turning Parking Data Into City Solutions Cities in Transition: Leading the Energy Revolution Through Digital Innovation City Spotlight on Community Engagement Smart Cities Smart Bases Panel
12:00 - 1:15 Lunch (on own)
1:15 - 2:05 Transforming Public Safety: The Power of Real-Time Crime Centers for Urban and Municipal Operations Meeting Residents and Tourists Where They Are: Multi-channel Engagement for Inclusive Experiences City Spotlight on Smart Mobility Smart Lighting Brings Free Public Wi-Fi Powered By 5G IDC Smart City Awards Smart Cities Smart Bases Challenge I (1:15pm-2:15pm)
2:10 - 3:00 Mind the Gap: Collaborative Strategies for Addressing the Digital Divide The Innovation Renaissance of Detroit: Innovation Districts, High-tech pilots, and Autonomous Vehicles Beyond the Bottom Line: Measuring Multi-Dimensional ROI in Smart Cities The Partnership Blueprint: Cross-Sector Innovation for a Smarter Tomorrow
Smart Cities Smart Bases Challenge II (2:30pm-3:30pm).  Smart Cities Smart Bases Challenge III and Prize Announcement (3:45pm-4:30pm)
2:00 - 6:00 Expo Program & Reception
 

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 ,2025 Registration 8:30am - 11:30am

8:30 - 9:00 Early Bird Coffee Break
Breakout Sessions
Digital Transformation: Networks, Data, AI, 5G, Sensors, IoT, Cyber
Urban Operations/Urban Infrastructure::
Lighting, Water, Waste, Planning, Emergency Response, Buildings, Energy, Grid, Utilities, Resilience
Smart Mobility:
Transportation, Autonomous, Public Transit, Ride Share
Community Engagement:
Policy, Funding, Commerce, Inclusion, Governance
8:30 - 9:25 Shaping the Future of Urban Planning: Building Public Trust in Digital Transformation and Smart Cities Smarter Cities Using Wireless WAN Connectivity - Real-life use cases! The Autonomous Shift: Redefining Movement in Modern Cities Everybody Wins With Disability Inclusion
9:30 - 10:25 City Spotlight on Digital Transformation Fusion of Emergency Communications, Information Technology, and Cybersecurity: Enhancing Resilience in Smart Cities  Making the Transition to EVs Building the Future: Resilient Workforce Development
10:30 - 11:25 Pioneering Civic Engagement: Gesture Recognition and Metaverse Innovations in Greater Phoenix Interactive Workshop: Whole Community Preparedness for Smart Cities and Communities Beyond Traffic How Smart Mobility Shapes the Cities of Tomorrow Empowering Citizens: The Key to Building Smarter Cities
11:30 - 12:25 Securing Smart Cities: How CISA is Safeguarding 911 Systems Against Cyber Threats Building the Foundation for Smarter Greener Transportation Pioneering Citizen-Centric Smart Cities
12:30 Smart Cities Connect Conference Closed

 



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