2006 CONFERENCE TESTIMONIALS
"Municipal wireless is entering a new and important period in its development. As deployments begin, municipal leaders, service providers and technology providers must work in close cooperation to fulfill its promise. The Wireless City has made an important step forward in fostering this dialogue. I've enjoyed working with Glenn and his team and participating in the Fall '06 conference. I found the conference to be beneficial and the discussion with different municipal leaders stimulating. I am looking forward to future events."
Martin Levetin - VP, Strix Systems
"The Wireless City Conference was an excellent forum for City leaders. It thoroughly addressed both pre and post deployment issues that local government leaders can't afford to ignore. I highly recommend attendance to all city leaders in search of their Municipal wireless solutions."
Christina Shea - Councilwoman, City of Irvine
"How the Wireless Age Will Stimulate Economic Development through Empowered Digital Communities"
Topic Schedule
7:30am - 8:30am
Welcome, Continental Breakfast, Conference Objectives
8:30am - 9:30am
Municipal Wireless Networks & the Technology Presentation / Q&A
From early planning to RFP’s to successful deployments - city leaders must understand what "the wireless age" means and the technology implications for its community. We will review existing / real-time case studies that will include: Buffalo, Minnesota; Chicago, Illinois; Austin, Texas; Anaheim, California; Oakland County, MI; Tempe, AZ; and Seattle, Washington.
9:30am - 10:30am
How Cities Must Become Digital Brand Communities Presentation / Q&A
Premium Brand Positioning & Product Innovation is the key ingredient for municipal development and the end of the "closed garage door syndrome." How Technology, Tolerance and Talent is defining municipal identify & quality of life. We will show how master planned community branding is the first phase toward the development of digital brand communities & its new revenue generating model.
10:30am - 10:45am - Break
10:45am - 11:45am
The Next Great Debate: Public vs. Private Ownership of Municipal Wireless Networks - Presentation / Q&A
The future of high-speed information networks is now! How the debate of private vs. public wireless broadband ownership reminds government of the historical lessons learned from the implementation of electrical systems and infrastructure. Why the wireless debate demands attention from city leaders and how municipal branding can serve to direct the most strategic course of action. Also, should the system be free or for a fee? We will explore several compelling financial models compelling models for success and their implications for Orange County
11:45am - 12:45pm - Lunch
12:45pm - 1:45pm
Wireless Living: Public Safety Efficiency & Innovation Presentation / Q&A
Enhanced Public Safety is considered the priority initiative amongst city leaders when evaluating the need for a Municipal Wireless Network. We will discuss several wireless public safety models that identify cost, management, and interference solutions and governance efficient programs.
1:45pm - 3:00pm
Empowering Communities in the Wireless Age Presentation / Q&A
How digital branding serves as the catalyst to stimulate municipal growth organically and awareness internationally. Traditional governance starts from its leaders and then transcends through the community. Digital brand communities create "alignments" by the people and through its leaders. We will share a case study model that show how empowered communities have created new revenue streams for its general fund to propel economic growth.
We will also address the ultimate power that digital brand communities can deliver in unifying with underdeveloped and undeveloped cities and nations globally.
3:00pm - 3:15pm - Break
3:15pm - 4:15pm
The Final Analysis - Commentary / Q&A Panel
How the Wireless Age Will Stimulate Economic Development through Empowered Digital Communities
4:15pm Conference Adjourned