Alberta is one of the most attractive places to invest in North America, boasting rapid population growth, positive business environment, and a record of leading GDP, employment, export and investment growth.
Reaching out and spreading the word to Alberta's industry leaders is important to the success of the Alliance.
The challenges city leaders now face require creativity and innovation. Many are beginning to realize cities can be better places to live and work if they embed intelligence into their operations – information and communication technology that offers the possibility to understand and diagnose problems and reveal solutions.
IBM named Edmonton as the first Canadian city, and one of just 24 worldwide, to receive an IBM Smarter Cities Challenge award; validating that Edmonton is among the smartest cities when it comes to the innovative use of information technology.
Details of the local smart card system are still in the works, but city officials are eyeing a loyalty card as well as a ‘tap and go’ type payment when boarding Edmonton transit.
An event like no other featuring insight and networking about innovation and collaboration for diversifying Alberta's economy.
A regular meeting of the Smart City Alliance Executive Committee / founder group.
Alliance "Investment and Intelligence Mission"