ICF Summit 2021: Communities on the Verge
October 26 28,- 2021 Click here to register >>>
Summit Theme: Communities on the Verge
Following the most disruptive year in modern history, communities are on the verge. Unforeseen challenges have shown the contrast between communities resilient enough to overcome them… and those that are falling behind. So where does your community fall? Are you on the verge of prosperity, or the verge of decline?
With this year’s Summit, we look at communities that are proactive rather than reactive. Communities that use the ICF Method to turn themselves into the places we need for future prosperity. These are communities that embrace people-centered progress and are not only prepared for traditional challenges, but able reimagine themselves when new ones arise. These are communities that will lead us all on the path forward. Communities that are not just smart… but are Intelligent.
A Proven Method for Growth. Meet officials from cities, counties and metro areas who have faced similar challenges and tried the ICF Method as the centerpiece of their growth and sustainability policies. Today they are known around the world for their success and quality of life.
Inspiration. Workshops, awards programs and inspiring examples teach, encourage and reinforce your community’s journey, and support your path forward.
International Opportunities. McKinsey estimates that 80% of the world’s trade will cross international borders within 10 years. Nobel Prize-winning economist Robert Solow proved that 80% of economic growth comes from technology innovation. The ICF Summit brings together cities and towns from all around the world which has been the direct route to international opportunities in the innovation economy for them.
Tallinn, Estonia was named Intelligent Community of the Year during the 2020 ICF Global Summit in Dublin, Ohio
Conference Agenda
Day 1: Planning and Economic Development Day – 26 October (all times EST)
Leadership, Social Media and Building Trust
11:00am – Start time. Welcome
11:10am – Top7 Conversation: Binh Duong Smart City, Vietnam
11:20am – Panel: Economic Developers Roundtable
12:10pm – Top7 Conversation Highlight: Curitiba, Paraná, Brazil
12:30pm – Panel: Planning for Growth: The Intersection Between Urban Planning and Economic Development
1:20pm – Panel: Our Real Virtual Future: The Digitalization of City Services
Day 2: Workshop Day – 27 October
11:00am Welcome
11:10am – Master Class Workshop | Bringing Broadband to Your Community
12:20pm – Case Study | The Moment of Truth – Going from Smart to Intelligent
12:40pm – Top7 Conversation Highlight: Langley Township, British Columbia, Canada
1:00pm – Top7 Conversation Highlight: Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
1:10pm – Master Class Workshop | Taking Your City from Connectivity to Community
2:00pm – Case Study | Taking the Next Step
2:20pm – Closing and Invitation to Networking Reception
2:30pm – Virtual Networking Reception
Day 3: Intelligent Community of the Year Day – 28 October
11:00am Welcome
11:10am – Top7 Conversation Highlight: Moscow, Russia
11:20am – Panel | CIO Roundtable
12:20pm – Top7 Conversation Highlight: Townsville, Queensland, Australia
12:40pm – Top7 Conversation Highlight: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
12:50pm – Keynote Panel | Mayors Roundtable: Communities on the Verge… of what?
1:50pm – Intelligent Community Awards: Announcement of the Intelligent Community of the Year.
To view the full schedule, description of the panels and speakers, see: https://www.intelligentcommunity.org/icf_summit_2021_communities_on_the_verge
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