The SmartSA Vendor Summit is a new approach to vendor engagement. As an alternative to the standard Request for Information (RFI) process, the summit invites local & national businesses, civic leaders, municipal partners, educators, and researchers to have a direct conversation with SmartSA partners regarding challenges faced across the city.
The primary topics include the public challenges and solutions in Mobility, Access to Services, and Sustainability. Summit takeaways will then steer pilot initiatives in the City Council-designated Innovation Zones.
SmartSA Vendor Summit Wednesday, January 16, 2019 8:00am - 6:00pm
A Smart City leverages new and emerging technologies and data to improve the quality of life for residents.
311 MOBILE APP A user-friendly, interactive platform developed to better engage residents in city service requests.
DIGITAL COMMUNITY KIOSKS Connecting to residents to key information by providing free Wi-Fi access in a unique, hyper-local, and friendly way.
DRONES Launching drone technology to enhance fire and EMS rescue operations, delivering increased safety to first responders.
CAMERAS Helping to maintain a cleaner and more vibrant city by using cameras to deter illegal dumping.
LED STREETLIGHTS Increasing safety in neighborhoods through the of use energy-efficient and cost-effective LED streetlights.
PARKS MOBILE APP Providing residents with information to explore parks and recreational opportunities across the city.
SATRIP Deploying technology to improve pedestrian safety and reduce congestion.
WI-FI IN PARKS Bridging the digital divide by providing free access to Wi-Fi in community spaces.
INNOVATION ZONES “Innovation Zones” are proving grounds that allow us to test intelligent processes and emerging technologies in a real-world setting.
To ensure we are on track to achieve the Smart City vision, we are creating “Innovation Zones”, which are proving grounds that allow us to test intelligent processes and emerging technologies, in a real-world setting, that enable improved quality of life and livability for our citizens and our communities.
