Radio Episodes
5/2/2018
Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
The buzz: “While upgrading all 160,000 streetlights in Los Angeles with remote monitoring and smart controls will cost about $14 million, the city is saving $8 million per year by switching to more energy-efficient LED bulbs (CNN Money). Listen Now
2/27/2018
Game-Changing Smart Cities of the Future, Presented by SAP
The buzz: “Turn up the lights. I don't want to go home in the dark” (O’Henry). When we think of a city, its nighttime skyline often comes to mind. Listen Now
5/23/2017
Game-Changing Smart Cities of the Future, Presented by SAP
The buzz: “I’ll never get over the fact that the buildings all light up at night….” (Alex Dimitrov, “American Boys” 2012 chapbook). Listen Now
4/4/2017
Game-Changing Smart Cities of the Future, Presented by SAP
The buzz: “Life is all about seating and lighting” (Graydon Carter). By 2050, 70+% of the world will live in cities. Listen Now
3/14/2017
Game-Changing Smart Cities of the Future, Presented by SAP
The buzz: “There are many initiatives for Smart Cities, but we also need Smart Citizens” (Ankit Lai). By 2050, over 70 percent of the world’s population will live in cities. Listen Now
2/21/2017
Game-Changing Smart Cities of the Future, Presented by SAP
The buzz: “Building a smart city? Follow the money” (placemeter.com). Listen Now
1/31/2017
Game-Changing Smart Cities of the Future, Presented by SAP
The buzz: “Building a smart city? Follow the money” (placemeter.com). The American Society of Civil Engineers 2013 report card graded America’s infrastructure D+ and estimated US$ 3.6T investment is needed by 2020. Listen Now
1/10/2017
Game-Changing Smart Cities of the Future, Presented by SAP
The buzz: “I have an affection for a great city” (H. W. Longfellow, 1886). News flash: By 2050, over 70% of the world will live in cities (U.N., 2014). Combined with the digital revolution, this accelerated urbanization presents cities with challenges and opportunities to meet citizens’ and businesses’ transportation, water, energy and safety needs. Listen Now
8/24/2016
Technology Revolution: The Future of Now
The buzz: Living for the City -Stevie Wonder, 1974-. Violent attacks in Florida, France, Texas and Turkey make public safety a top global concern. Can governments protect us in our homes, in public, at work and play? Listen Now
6/14/2016
The Future of the Future with Game Changers, Presented by SAP
Cities are becoming keenly aware that growth at this unprecedented speed brings challenges to transportation, pollution, water, energy, safety – as well as opportunities. Listen Now