At ICCA 2004, attendees will learn how communities large and small, in the United States and overseas, are building prosperity on a digital-age foundation, with strong, positive leadership from the public sector. From e-government to public-private joint ventures, innovative financing to neighborhood-based training, ICCA 2004 will bring together all the information and advice needed to make informed decisions.
Speakers include:
- James Balsillie, chairman and co-CEO of Research in Motion, manufacturer of the BlackBerry, on how the Digital Revolution is changing the way we live and work.
- Gino Menchini, New York City's commissioner for Information Technology and Telecom, on using communications technology to improve quality of life.
- Lee Rainie, director of the Pew Internet and American Life Project, on how the Internet is changing families, the workplace and community life.
- Michael Binder, assistant deputy minister -- Spectrum, Information Technologies and Telecommunications, Industry Canada, on Canada's broadband policy and commitment to connect all Canadians.
- John Gilbert, chief operating officer, Rudin Management, on his vision for a more "intelligent" New York and the role the real estate industry plays in attracting and retaining businesses.
- Councilwoman Gale Brewer, chair of the New York City Council's Committee on Technology, on how smart use of technology can bridge the digital divide in schools while reducing government waste.
- Sarah McCue, senior partner for ICT Partnerships at the World Bank, on the economic opportunities the Internet is bringing to developing nations.
- Government officials at the local, county, state and national levels, who will learn how broadband and IT contribute to growth. They'll also meet finance, technology and real-estate companies committed to helping improve quality of life and business attraction and retention.
- Private-sector executives in IT, telecom, finance, real estate and professional services, who will meet decision-makers on broadband network and e-government deployment, gain a better understanding of their needs and share insights on systems and solutions in place worldwide.
- Nonprofit executives and educators, who will learn about the latest developments that impact their specialties and explore the role educational institutions play in creating a competitive work force.
