Co-Located: Smart Cities Connect Conference, US Ignite Application Summit, SBIR/STTR Fall Innovation Conference, Defence TechConnect Innovation Summit & Expo — October 27-29, 2020 — ONLINE

We’re moving Smart Cities Connect Conference & Expo online October 27-29; so you can join us from your living room, poolside or the kitchen table whether you’re in Austin or Adelaide, Miami or Madrid. Connect with more city leaders than ever before, and view content live or on demand – whenever it suits your schedule. We’re offering the a best-in-class program, networking opportunities, and expanded access to city leadership than ever before at a fraction of the cost. Join us!Smart Cities Connect is where the smart cities community meets. We provide meaningful content and connect a thoughtful community of decision-makers to empower smart cities at all stages of growth. We accelerate the adoption of smart technology solutions, aid in problem solving, and amplify city resources for the betterment of cities, communities, and their citizens.
Smart Cities Connect Conference and Expo offers the most comprehensive conference, exposition and accelerator of smart city innovation in North America. We deliver premium networking and educational opportunities with a keen focus on city leaders and their priorities. Working closely with the technology community, we bring together the largest collection of intelligent systems providers for energy, infrastructure, networks, data management, urban mobility, citizen engagement and governance solutions.
Smart Cities Connect Media & Research presents relevant news covering future ready technologies, impact on citizen life, smart buildings, networks, energy, mobility, and governance. We host educational webinars and share white papers for public access.
We are also home to the largest city-first membership organization for smart city leaders. This group advances the growth of smart cities by working together, discussing projects, and sharing common goals and challenges. READ MORE
ABOUT THE SBIR/STTR INNOVATION SUMMIT
SBIR/STTR programs are the nation’s largest source of early stage / high risk R&D funding for small business.
The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are the nation’s largest source of early stage, high risk research and development funding for small businesses. These programs provide more than $3.5 billion annually in competitive awards, enabling entrepreneurs to develop new technologies and ultimately facilitate the commercialization of innovation. Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with and hear from SBIR/STTR leaders and experts, as they learn how to submit more competitive proposals and leverage available resources. READ MORE
ABOUT DEFENSE TECHCONNECT
Entering its seventh year, the annual Defense TechConnect (DTC) Summit, co-located with the Fall SBIR/STTR Innovation Summit, brings together defense, private industry, federal agency, and academic leadership to accelerate state-of-the-art technology solutions for the warfighter and national security.
The DTC supports innovation imperatives in the new National Defense Strategy (NDS) and is a unique platform to reach thousands of public and private leaders focused on innovation and technology to support the warfighter. At last year’s Defense Innovation Summit, close to 1,000+ one-on-one meetings took place between small businesses and SBIR Federal Program Managers, 200+ booths and tabletop displays in the Exhibit Hall representing private sector companies and non-traditional innovators, and more than 30 breakout sessions focused on defense innovation areas of interest including but not limited to energy, cyber, biomedical, and command, control, communications, computers/intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (C4ISR).
The DTC Summit is proud to once again host the Defense Innovation Technology Acceleration Challenges (DITAC), connecting emerging technologies with DOD component commands, officers, and acquisition experts.. The annual DTC is one of the most well-attended defense innovation conferences of the year. READ MORE